Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam

Special - Original

Longacre Theatre

  • First Preview: October 30, 2002
  • Opening Date: November 14, 2002
  • Closing Date: May 4, 2003
  • Previews: 17
  • Performances: 198
Opening Night Credits Photo Galleries Awards Grosses
 

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Synopsis

Russell Simmons produces an evening showcasing nine hip-hop poets, who present their unique, stylistic takes on love, everyday life and more.

 

Opening Night Cast

Beau Sia in Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam Beau Sia Poet
Black Ice in Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam Black Ice Poet
Staceyann Chin in Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam Staceyann Chin Poet
Steve Colman in Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam Steve Colman Poet
Mayda del Valle Poet
Georgia Me in Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam Georgia Me Poet
Suheir Hammad in Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam Suheir Hammad Poet
Lemon Poet
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Opening Night Production Credits

  Stan Lathan Conception
  Russell Simmons Conception
Staceyann Chin Staceyann Chin Poetry
Steve Colman Steve Colman Poetry
  Mayda del Valle Poetry
Suheir Hammad Suheir Hammad Poetry
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Inside the Playbill (9)

  • Inside the Playbill - Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam
  • Inside the Playbill - Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam
  • Inside the Playbill - Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam
  • Inside the Playbill - Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam
Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam - Opening Night
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Shows That Opened That Season: 2002 - 2003

 
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Awards


Drama Desk Award

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
2003 Unique Theatrical Experience   Nominee

Tony Award

Year Category Name Winner/Nominee
2003 Special Theatrical Event   Winner

Grosses

Week Ending Week # This Week Gross
Potential Gross		 Diff $ Avg Ticket
Top Ticket		 Seats Sold
Seats in Theatre		 Perfs
(Prev)		 % Cap
This Week 		Diff %
Cap
May 4, 2003 49 $100,350
$399,477		 $4,726 $31.94
$76.25		 3142
1094		 8
0		 35.90% 1.45%
Apr. 27, 2003 48 $95,624
$399,477		 -$8,027 $31.72
$76.25		 3015
1094		 8
0		 34.45% -1.46%
Apr. 20, 2003 47 $103,651
$399,477		 $8,750 $32.98
$76.25		 3143
1094		 8
0		 35.91% 1.44%
Apr. 13, 2003 46 $94,901
$399,477		 - $31.46
$76.25		 3017
1094		 8
0		 34.47% -
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Totals
Last 4 Weeks
   $394,526
$1,597,908		   $32.02 12317
35008		 32
0		 35.18 %  
Cumulative
   $3,377,597
$10,324,401		   $33.49
$76.25		 99641
235210		 198
17		 42.36 %  
 
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