Richard Willis and Martin Markinson re-produced the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Def Poetry Jam, as a one time event outside of New York and prior to its North American Tour.

TONY AWARDS:

Best Special Theatrical Event - Winner

Drama Desk Award 

Unique Theatrical Experience - Nominee

CAST & CREATIVE TEAM:

Poetry by: Beau Sia, Black Ice, Staceyann Chin, Steve Colman, Mayda del Valle, Georgia Me, Suheir Hammad, Lemon and Poetri; "HIP HOP" musical segment arranged and produced by Rich Nice and Commissioner Gordon. Conceived by Russell Simmons and Stan Lathan; Directed by Stan Lathan; Assistant Director: Mark E. Swinton. Scenic Design by Bruce Ryan; Costume Design by Paul Tazewell; Lighting Design by Yael Lubetzky; Sound Design by Elton P. Halley; DJ: Tendaji Lathan. Production Managers: Theatersmith, Inc. and Michael Lovejoy. Stage Managers: Steven Lukens and Kim Crabtree. General Manager: Erinn Tobin.

Produced by Russell Simmons, Stan Lathan and Jonathan Reinis; Produced in association with Kimora Lee Simmons and Island Def Jam Music Group. Originally produced at Theatre on the Square; Originally co-produced by Jonathan Reinis, Richard Martini and Allen Spivak.