Def Poetry Jam Coming To Boston

"Def Poetry Jam"
Comes to Boston
Direct From Broadway

Russell Simmons “Def Poetry Jam,” winner of the 2003 Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event, will brings its ferocious energy and wit to Boston’s Colonial Theatre from December 9 - 14.

The “best of the best” cast will feature many of the performers who electrified audiences during the show’s New York run.

Russell Simmons has brought hip-hop to every facet of media and pop culture; in music with the immensely successful music label, Def Jam Recordings; in film with Def Pictures; on television with HBO’s “The Def Comedy Jam;” and in the fashion industry with Phat Farm clothing for kids and adults; and in publishing with One World Magazine.

Coming of age in the last 70s just as hip-hop was being born in the African-American neighborhoods of New York City, Simmons immediately understood its creative significance. From the start of his career, he believed that hip-hop’s appeal could cut across geographic, racial and social boundaries and evolve from a musical style into an expression of life -- a culture unto itself.

Where the hit HBO series, “Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry” leaves off, this production takes over. This uplifting evening of contemporary entertainment brings eight performance poets with a new American voice on stage. The result is an exuberant and comedic look at who and where we are.

The poets of “Def Poetry Jam” include Beau Sia, Black Ice, Mayda Del Valle, Georgia Me, Bassey Ikpi, Lemon and Poetri.

Tickets are available at the Colonial box office, 106 Boylston Street, or by calling 617-931-2787.

-- OnStage Boston

11/7/03

			"Def Poetry Jam" Comes to Boston Direct From Broadway Russell Simmons “Def Poetry Jam,” winner of the 2003 Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event, will brings its ferocious energy and wit to Boston’s Colonial Theatre from December 9 - 14. The “best of the best” cast will feature many of the performers who electrified audiences during the show’s New York run. Russell Simmons has brought hip-hop to every facet of media and pop culture; in music with the immensely successful music label, Def Jam Recordings; in film with Def Pictures; on television with HBO’s “The Def Comedy Jam;” and in the fashion industry with Phat Farm clothing for kids and adults; and in publishing with One World Magazine. Coming of age in the last 70s just as hip-hop was being born in the African-American neighborhoods of New York City, Simmons immediately understood its creative significance. From the start of his career, he believed that hip-hop’s appeal could cut across geographic, racial and social boundaries and evolve from a musical style into an expression of life -- a culture unto itself. Where the hit HBO series, “Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry” leaves off, this production takes over. This uplifting evening of contemporary entertainment brings eight performance poets with a new American voice on stage. The result is an exuberant and comedic look at who and where we are. The poets of “Def Poetry Jam” include Beau Sia, Black Ice, Mayda Del Valle, Georgia Me, Bassey Ikpi, Lemon and Poetri. Tickets are available at the Colonial box office, 106 Boylston Street, or by calling 617-931-2787. -- OnStage Boston 11/7/03

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