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Poetry on the Pop Tip at Arena Stage
Dates: 7/12/2026 - 7/22/2026
📍 Theatre: Arena Stage
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Poetry on the Pop Tip is a free pre-show spoken word event held in the Arena Stage Grand Lobby before select performances of CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical. The event features a live DJ and dynamic spoken word performances by Words Beats & Life, with music by DJ D. Painter and poetry by Poetic Soul and The DMV Youth Poetry Slam Team. On July 12, performers include Pariah's Rage and Osaze (Slam Team Members) and a special performance by Poetic Soul. On July 22, performers include Kayla and Evvaleen (Slam Team Members) and a special performance by Poetic Soul.
Cast and Creative Team for Poetry on the Pop Tip at Arena Stage
Creative Team
Kwame Kwei-Armah
Director
Kwame Kwei-Armah
Writer
News About Poetry on the Pop Tip at Arena Stage
CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL to Feature Free Pre-Show Spoken Word Events at Arena Stage
July 09, 2026 Arena Stage will present Poetry on the Pop Tip, free pre-show spoken word performances in the Grand Lobby before select performances of CRAZYSEXYCOOL – THE TLC MUSICAL, featuring DJ D. Painter and Words Beats & Life poets.About the Theatre
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Playlist Playtime with Javier Starks (07/25/26-07/25/26)
Hope for the Future, Honoring the Present: An Album Listening Party with Javier Starks (07/25/26-07/25/26)
Hope for the Future, Honoring the Present: An Album Listening Party with Javier Starks (07/25/26-07/25/26)
What shows have played recently at Arena Stage?
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Hope for the Future, Honoring the Present: An Album Listening Party with Javier Starks (07/25/26-07/25/26)
CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical (06/12/26-08/09/26)
In Conversation with Christopher Chen (05/08/26-05/08/26)
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Inherit the Wind (02/27/26-04/05/26)
Chez Joey (01/30/26-03/15/26)
Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show (12/05/25-12/23/25)
Fremont Ave. (10/08/25-12/07/25)
Damn Yankees (09/09/25-11/09/25)
Hope for the Future, Honoring the Present: An Album Listening Party with Javier Starks (07/25/26-07/25/26)
CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical (06/12/26-08/09/26)
In Conversation with Christopher Chen (05/08/26-05/08/26)
A Good Day to Me Not to You (03/27/26-05/03/26)
Inherit the Wind (02/27/26-04/05/26)
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