STAGE TUBE: Saul Williams Talks HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME on THE COLBERT REPORT

Watch Saul Williams, the star of Holler If Ya Hear Me, the new Broadway musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, on "The Colbert Report." Check out his interview below!

Written by Todd Kreidler and directed by Kenny Leon, Holler If Ya Hear Me will begin previews on Monday, June 2 and open on Thursday, June 19at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at 47th Street).

Williams has published four books of poetry, released four albums, performed his poetry and music in over 30 countries and has lectured at more than 300 universities. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy and Drama from Morehouse College and an MFA in acting from NYU's Tisch School of The Arts. To learn more about Saul please visit SaulWilliams.com

HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, the world inside Tupac Shakur's music and lyrics, blazes to life in a non-biographical story about friendship, family, revenge, change and hope. Inner city lives struggle for peace against the daily challenges they face in this entertaining and original musical. Through the poetry of one of the 20th century's most influential and culturally prominent voices, we are given a window into realities of the streets still relevant today.