Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam 2002

Opened: November 14, 2002
Closing: May 04, 2003

Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam - 2002 - Broadway History , Info & More

Longacre Theatre (Broadway)
220 West 48th Street New York, NY

The production featured the top spoken-word artists.

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Michael Cerveris and More Set for Reading of THE SHADOW OF A DOUBT
by Julie Musbach - Jan 14, 2019


Red Bull Theater today announced the cast for the next REVELATION READING, the New York Premiere of The Shadow of a Doubt by Edith Wharton, directed by Eleanor Holdridge: Emily Brown, Michael Cerveris, Kimberly Chatterjee, Samantha Blaire Cutler, Sanjit De Silva, Adam Harrington, Kathryn Meisle, Amanda Quaid and Brian Wile.  This will take place on Monday January 28th at 7:30 PM at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street, between Bleecker and Hudson Streets).

Kate Shindle, Janet Dacal, and More Will Join Harry Connick, Jr in Paper Mill's THE STING
by Julie Musbach - Feb 21, 2018


Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director), recipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, has announced today the cast and creative team of the world premiere production of the new musical The Sting, based on the 1973 film, and with book by Bob Martin, music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann & Greg Kotis with Harry Connick, Jr.

LOZADA LOWDOWN LIVE Back Tomorrow By Popular Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2018


Tomorrow!!! Wednesday on January 31, 2018 LOZADA LOWDOWN LIVE! is back by popular Demand at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. 

LOZADA LOWDOWN LIVE Returns to Gotham Comedy Club
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2018


On Wednesday on January 31, 2018 LOZADA LOWDOWN LIVE! is back by popular Demand at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. LOZADA LOWDOWN LIVE! is a talk show/ stand up comedy show starring Angelo Lozada and Tammi Cubilette with music provided by world-renowned DJ, G-Bo the Pro. This show will feature comedians Mike Britt (BET's Comic View, VH1's Best Week Ever & The Bad Boys of Comedy), Ruperto Vanderpool (BET's Comic View, Showtime at the Apollo, The Cookout) & Ronny Chieng (Comedy Central- The Daily Show)

Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute To Present A TIME LIKE THIS: MUSIC FOR CHANGE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2018


On Sunday, March 11 at 3:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, Carnegie Hall will showcase original music inspired by the 1960s and rooted in the issues and challenges of today as part of A Time Like This: Music for Change, a special concert that marks the culmination of a citywide creative learning project that has engaged people across New York City. Hosted by Def Jam Poetry veteran Lemon Andersen, the concert will feature Broadway's Carrie Compere (The Color Purple), jazz vocalist Sarah Elizabeth Charles, singer/songwriter Emily Eagen, Haitian songstress Emeline Michel, and a nineteen-piece band led by Kenny Seymour, a composer and music director for film and theater (Amazing Grace, Memphis). Youth and adults will also take the stage to share their own music, including the Wadleigh High School Choir, directed by Kim Walton, and the Future Music Project Ensemble, a collective of young musicians from across New York City. Additional special guests will be announced.

Neu! Reekie! Bring Artists To Hull 2017 For State Of The Nation Festival
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2017


As Britain gets set to begin negotiations to exit the European Union, full details have been announced for Where Are We Now?, a new festival bringing hip hop, music, film, poetry, dancing and more, which promises to be as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.

Russell Simmons Signs Production & Development Deal with HBO
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 30, 2015


HBO has made an overall first-look deal for premium television with visionary multi-platform producer Russell Simmons' new media company All Def Digital (ADD). Under the terms of the agreement, the Def Jam Records co-founder and his team will create and develop a wide range of television projects for HBO.

Culture Project, Rosie O'Donnell to Debut MOTHERSTRUCK, Directed by Cynthia Nixon, This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2015


From the producers of NIRBHAYA, The Exonerated, Guantanamo and Sarah Jones' Bridge & Tunnel, Culture Project along with Rosie O'Donnell will present the world premiere of MotherStruck written and performed by Staceyann Chin and directed by Cynthia Nixon, beginning Thursday, September 24th, 2015 at Culture Project's Lynn Redgrave Theater.   Opening Night is set for Wednesday, October 7th.

13th Annual Downtown Urban Theater Festival Launches Today
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2015


The Downtown Urban Theater Festival (Reg E. Gaines, Artistic Director) will present its 13th annual season in New York City today, May 13th - 30th, 2015.

Danny Hoch Receives 2015 DUTF Playwright Masters Award Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2015


The Downtown Urban Theater Festival announces that acclaimed playwright/director/actor Danny Hoch will receive the 2015 DUTF Playwright Masters Award at this year's Opening Night event, which will take place tonight, May 12th at 8:00 p.m. at 40/40 Club (6 West 25th Street, NYC). 

Danny Hoch to Receive 2015 DUTF Playwright Masters Award at Tomorrow's Opening
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2015


The Downtown Urban Theater Festival announces that acclaimed playwright/director/actor Danny Hoch will receive the 2015 DUTF Playwright Masters Award at this year's Opening Night event, which will take place tomorrow, May 12th at 8:00 p.m. at 40/40 Club (6 West 25th Street, NYC).

13th Annual Downtown Urban Theater Festival Completes Lineup, Launches Next Week
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2015


The Downtown Urban Theater Festival (Reg E. Gaines, Artistic Director) will present its 13th annual season in New York City from May 13th - 30th, 2015. 

Tickets on Sale Now for 13th Annual Downtown Urban Theater Festival, Running 5/13-30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2015


The Downtown Urban Theater Festival (Reg E. Gaines, Artistic Director) will present its 13th annual season in New York City from May 13th - 30th, 2015.

Danny Hoch to Receive 2015 DUTF Playwright Masters Award Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2015


?The Downtown Urban Theater Festival announces that acclaimed playwright/director/actor Danny Hoch will receive the 2015 DUTF Playwright Masters Award at this year's Opening Night event, which will take place on Tuesday, May 12th at 8:00 p.m. at 40/40 Club (6 West 25th Street, NYC). 

13th Annual Downtown Urban Theater Festival Lineup Announced; Runs 5/13-30 at HERE
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2015


The Downtown Theater Festival (Reg E. Gaines, Artistic Director) proudly announces that its 13th annual season will take place in New York City from May 13th - 30th, 2015.

Lemon Andersen, Lin-Manuel Miranda Set for NYC Screening of THE WARRIORS Tonight
by Movies News Desk - May 18, 2014


The 1979 cult classic 'The Warriors', with an introductory performance by acclaimed poet Lemon Andersen., is the next screening in the 'Sunday Movies at the Palace with Lin-Manuel Miranda' series that features classic New York City films every month. It's set for tonight, May 18, 2014. Doors open at 4:00pm. Stage show begins at 5:00pm. Screening at 5:30pm.

Lemon Andersen, Lin-Manuel Miranda Set for NYC Screening of THE WARRIORS, 5/18
by Movies News Desk - May 12, 2014


The 1979 cult classic "The Warriors", with an introductory performance by acclaimed poet Lemon Andersen., is the next screening in the "Sunday Movies at the Palace with Lin-Manuel Miranda" series that features classic New York City films every month. It's set for Sunday, May 18, 2014. Doors open at 4:00pm. Stage show begins at 5:00pm. Screening at 5:30pm.

20th Annual FronteraFest Set for 1/15-2/16
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 11, 2012


FronteraFest, now celebrating its 20th year as one of the largest fringe performance events in the Southwest kicks-off its 'Short Fringe' from January 15 - February 16 and 'Long Fringe' performances from January 21 - February 3, 2013. The Short Fringe takes place at Hyde Park Theatre (511 West 43rd) Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Long Fringe performances are held at Salvage Vanguard Theatre (2803 Manor Road) at various dates/times (available at www.hydeparktheatre.org). There is also a special 'Mi Casa es Su Teatro' event which takes place one day only, Saturday, February 9th from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

PBS Airs Lemon Andersen Documentary LEMON Tonight, 10/19
by Movies News Desk - Oct 19, 2012


Lemon, a new documentary about the acclaimed New York poet/playwright Lemon Andersen, will have its broadcast premiere on PBS as part of Latino Public Broadcasting's arts and culture series VOCES tonight, October 19, 2012 from 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET (check local listings), in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month. Produced and directed by Laura Brownson and Beth Levison, Lemon is a Russell Simmons presentation in association with Impact Partners.

STAGE TUBE: Trailer - LEMON, Lemon Andersen Documentary, to Air on PBS 10/19
by Stage Tube - Sep 26, 2012


Lemon, a new documentary about the acclaimed New York poet/playwright Lemon Andersen, will have its broadcast premiere on PBS as part of Latino Public Broadcasting's arts and culture series VOCES on Friday, October 19, 2012 from 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET (check local listings), in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month. Produced and directed by Laura Brownson and Beth Levison, Lemon is a Russell Simmons presentation in association with Impact Partners.

PBS to Air Lemon Andersen Documentary LEMON, 10/19
by Movies News Desk - Jul 19, 2012


Lemon, a new documentary about the acclaimed New York poet/playwright Lemon Andersen, will have its broadcast premiere on PBS as part of Latino Public Broadcasting's arts and culture series VOCES on Friday, October 19, 2012 from 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET (check local listings), in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month. Produced and directed by Laura Brownson and Beth Levison, Lemon is a Russell Simmons presentation in association with Impact Partners.

WaterTower Theatre 2011 Out of the Loop Fringe Festival Program Announced
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 26, 2011


WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced the line-up for the 2011 Out of the Loop Fringe Festival, March 3-13 at the Addison Theatre Centre.

Russell Simmons Preps 'The Russell Simmons Project' for Oxygen
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 8, 2009


Russell Simmons of Def Jam Poetry mastermind Russell Simmons is developing a new reality series for Oxygen, Variety reports. The series, which is currently titled The Russell Simmons Project, will center on the team of women serve as his business associates, including 'confidantes, fierce gatekeepers, dating coaches, spiritual advisers, philanthropic czars, business liaisons and more.'

Carrie Fisher Brings WISHFUL DRINKING Back To Berkeley Rep's Roda Theater 7/9-23
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2009


Carrie Fisher set box-office records at Berkeley Repertory Theatre with her hilarious solo show, Wishful Drinking. Then it became a New York Times bestseller and played to sold-out crowds on a six-city national tour. Now Fisher returns to Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre, her last stop before the show bursts onto Broadway! This limited run - 15 performances only - begins July 9 and ends July 23.

Carrie Fisher Brings WISHFUL DRINKING Back To Berkeley Rep's Roda Theater 7/9-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 21, 2009


Carrie Fisher set box-office records at Berkeley Repertory Theatre with her hilarious solo show, Wishful Drinking. Then it became a New York Times bestseller and played to sold-out crowds on a six-city national tour. Now Fisher returns to Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre, her last stop before the show bursts onto Broadway! This limited run - 15 performances only - begins July 9 and ends July 23.

Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam have there been?
Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 2002 and Broadway which opened in 2002.
What Tony Awards has Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam been nominated for?
Best Special Theatrical Event for Russell Simmons, Best Special Theatrical Event for Stan Lathan, Best Special Theatrical Event for Jonathan Reinis, Best Special Theatrical Event for Richard Martini, Best Special Theatrical Event for Larry Magid, Best Special Theatrical Event for Allen Spivak, Best Special Theatrical Event for Kimora Lee Simmons, Best Special Theatrical Event for Jeffrey ChartierBest Special Theatrical Event for Stacy Carter and Best Special Theatrical Event for Island Def Jam Music Group.
What Tony Awards has Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam won?
Best Special Theatrical Event for Russell Simmons Best Special Theatrical Event for Stan Lathan Best Special Theatrical Event for Jonathan Reinis Best Special Theatrical Event for Richard Martini Best Special Theatrical Event for Larry Magid Best Special Theatrical Event for Allen Spivak Best Special Theatrical Event for Kimora Lee Simmons Best Special Theatrical Event for Jeffrey Chartier Best Special Theatrical Event for Stacy Carter, Best Special Theatrical Event for Island Def Jam Music Group, .
What awards has Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam been nominated for?
Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam has been nominated for the Unique Theatrical Experience award at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam won?
Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam has won the Unique Theatrical Experience award at the Drama Desk Awards.

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