The Rap Guide to Evolution 2011

Opened: June 26, 2011
Closing: October 02, 2011

The Rap Guide to Evolution - 2011 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Soho Playhouse
15 Vandam Street New York, NY 10013

A smash hit at the Edinburgh Fringe and around the world, THE RAP GUIDE is at once provocative and scientifically accurate, hilarious and intelligent. Brinkman performs his clever reworkings of popular rap singles as well as his own originals to illustrate Natural Selection, Sexual Selection, Evolutionary Psychology and the parallels between evolution and rap. As Edinburgh's Scotsman newspaper said, "you'll never look at a hip-hop music video in the same way again".

The Rap Guide to Evolution - 2011 - Off-Broadway Cast

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by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 15, 2019


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Award-Winning Playwright presents 5th Installment Of RAP GUIDE Series
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2017


After a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this su m - mer, peer - reviewed rapper Baba Brinkman is bringing his latest hip - hop comedy show, Rap Guide to Consciousness, to the SoHo Playhouse.

Tickets Now Available for SoHo Playhouse's INGENIOUS NATURE
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 13, 2012


The SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street, NYC) announced today that tickets are on sale for the next show in its fall 2012 lineup: Ingenious Nature. Ingenious Nature is a new theatrical mix-tape, written and performed by Baba Brinkman, the Canadian rap artist, writer, and creator of The Canterbury Tales Remixed ("Delightful!" The New York Times) and The Rap Guide to Evolution (2011 Drama Desk Award Nominee), both of which played at the SoHo Playhouse in 2011. Ingenious Nature begins previews on Friday, November 23rd, opens Wednesday, December 5th and closes Sunday, January 6, 2013.

Sundance Institute Selects Six Creative Teams and Projects for New Frontier Story Lab
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 3, 2012


Sundance Institute today announced the six projects selected for the New Frontier Story Lab that will take place from October 21-26 at the Sundance Resort in Utah. Inspired by New Frontier at the Sundance Film Festival and built on the Sundance Institute Lab model, the Lab is supporting projects that use technology to deepen story and engage audiences.

INGENIOUS NATURE, HAMLET IN BED Featured in SoHo Playhouse's 2012-13 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 30, 2012


SoHo Playhouse, Inc. (15 Vandam Street, New York City) today announced the three exciting productions that will make up their 2012-13 three-play season.

ONCE, DEATH OF A SALESMAN, FOLLIES, Audra McDonald, James Corden Win Big at the 2012 Drama Desk Awards - All the Winners!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 4, 2012


Nominations for the 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced at a news conference this morning by Drama Desk winners Donna Murphy and Brian d'Arcy James. The 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards took place tonight, Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 8:00 PM at The Town Hall in Manhattan.

Drama Desks to Stream Live Tonight, Follow BWW for LIVE Coverage!
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 3, 2012


Nominations for the 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced at a news conference on April 27 by Drama Desk winners Donna Murphy and Brian d'Arcy James. After weeks of anticipation, the ceremony is tonight, June 3, at The Town Hall and BroadwayWorld will be bringing you the full spectrum of coverage, of course!

2012 Drama Desk Nominations Announced - DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY, FOLLIES, NICE WORK Lead Nominees!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 27, 2012


Nominations for the 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced at a news conference this morning by Drama Desk winners Donna Murphy and Brian d'Arcy James. The 57th Annual Drama Desk Awards will take place on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 8:00 PM at The Town Hall in Manhattan.

Baba Brinkman's Canterbury Tales Remixed Premieres at SoHo Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2011


After a hugely successful run of The Rap Guide to Evolution, SoHo Playhouse, Inc. is very proud to premiere The Canterbury Tales Remixed, written and performed by Baba Brinkman with music and turntablism by Mr. Simmonds and directed by SoHo Playhouse Artistic Director, Darren Lee Cole.

Hunter Foster Leads New Group's BURNING, Opens 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2011


Off-Broadway's The New Group proudly presents Burning, written by Thomas Bradshaw and directed by Scott Elliott, kicking off the company's 2011-12 Season. The Official Opening will take place on Monday, November 14 at 7:00 PM. Burning plays a limited engagement through December 17 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (The Acorn Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street).

Photo Flash: The New Group Presents BURNING
by Lauren Wolman - Nov 13, 2011


Off-Broadway's The New Group presents Burning, written by Thomas Bradshaw and directed by Scott Elliott, kicking off the company's 2011-12 Season. The production officially opens on Monday, November 14 at 7:00 PM. Burning plays a limited engagement through December 17 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (The Acorn Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street).

Baba Brinkman's Canterbury Tales Remixed Premieres at SoHo Playhouse
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 8, 2011


After a hugely successful run of The Rap Guide to Evolution, SoHo Playhouse, Inc. is very proud to premiere The Canterbury Tales Remixed, written and performed by Baba Brinkman with music and turntablism by Mr. Simmonds and directed by SoHo Playhouse Artistic Director, Darren Lee Cole.

Thomas Kail-Helmed MAGIC/BIRD to Begin Previews on Broadway Feb. 27
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 28, 2011


Producers Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo (Lombardi) will next present MAGIC/BIRD on Broadway, reuniting with Tony-nominated director Thomas Kail (Lombardi, In The Heights) and Lombardi playwright and Oscar winner and Emmy Nominee Eric Simonson. The new play chronicles the intertwined life stories of two of the most influential figures in sports and pop culture of the past 25 years, basketball Hall of Famers Larry Bird and Earvin ‘Magic' Johnson. According to an audition notice out today, the production will go into rehearsal on January 23, 2012 and begin previews on February 27. An opening date and theater have yet to be announced.

BURNING Plays The New Group, Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2011


Off-Broadway's The New Group is set to present Burning, written by Thomas Bradshaw and directed by Scott Elliott, kicking off the company's 2011-12 Season.

The New Group Presents BURNING, Previews 10/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 25, 2011


Off-Broadway's The New Group presents Burning, written by Thomas Bradshaw and directed by Scott Elliott, kicking off the company's 2011-12 Season.

Baba Brinkman's Canterbury Tales Remixed Premieres at SoHo Playhouse
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 21, 2011


After a hugely successful run of The Rap Guide to Evolution, SoHo Playhouse, Inc. is very proud to premiere The Canterbury Tales Remixed, written and performed by Baba Brinkman with music and turntablism by Mr. Simmonds and directed by SoHo Playhouse Artistic Director, Darren Lee Cole.

The New Group Presents BURNING, Opening 11/14
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 17, 2011


Off-Broadway's The New Group proudly presents Burning, written by Thomas Bradshaw and directed by Scott Elliott, kicking off the company's 2011-12 Season. Previews begin October 26 advance of an Official Opening on Monday, November 14 at 7:00 PM. Burning plays a limited engagement through December 17 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (The Acorn Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street).

BURNING Begins Performances Off-Broadway 10/26
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 21, 2011


Off-Broadway's The New Group proudly presents Burning, written by Thomas Bradshaw and directed by Scott Elliott, kicking off the company's 2011-12 Season. Previews begin October 26 advance of an Official Opening on Monday, November 14 at 7:00 PM. Burning plays a limited engagement through December 17 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (The Acorn Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street).

BURNING Plays The New Group, Previews 10/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 21, 2011


Off-Broadway's The New Group is set to present Burning, written by Thomas Bradshaw and directed by Scott Elliott, kicking off the company's 2011-12 Season.

Hunter Foster Leads New Group's BURNING, 11/14 - 12/17
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 21, 2011


Off-Broadway's The New Group proudly presents Burning, written by Thomas Bradshaw and directed by Scott Elliott, kicking off the company's 2011-12 Season. Previews begin October 26 advance of an Official Opening on Monday, November 14 at 7:00 PM. Burning plays a limited engagement through December 17 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (The Acorn Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street).

Thomas Kail to Direct MAGIC/BIRD; Creative Team Announced
by Robert Diamond - Sep 20, 2011


Producers Fran Kirmser and Tony Ponturo (Lombardi) announced today members of their creative team. Tony nominee Thomas Kail (Lombardi, In The Heights) will reunite with Lombardi playwright and Oscar winner and Emmy Nominee Eric Simonson on MAGIC/BIRD, a new play chronicling the intertwined life stories of two of the most influential figures in sports and pop culture of the past 25 years, basketball Hall of Famers Larry Bird and Earvin ‘Magic' Johnson.

The Rap Guide to Evolution FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Rap Guide to Evolution have there been?
The Rap Guide to Evolution has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2011.
What awards has The Rap Guide to Evolution been nominated for?
The Rap Guide to Evolution has been nominated for the Outstanding Solo Performance category at the Drama Desk Awards for Baba Brinkman.

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