Up on the Marquee: HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME
By: Walter McBride Apr. 28, 2014
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HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, the new Broadway musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, will now begin previews on Monday, June 2 rather than the previously announced date of May 29, with opening night on Thursday, June 19 at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at 47th Street). HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME is written by Todd Kreidler and directed by Kenny Leon. Check out photos of the marquee below!
The confirmed complete cast of Holler If Ya Hear Me stars award-winning slam poet, actor, singer, musician Saul Williams (Slam), Christopher Jackson (After Midnight), Saycon Sengbloh (Motown The Musical, Fela!), Ben Thompson (Matilda), John Earl Jelks (Radio Golf - Tony nomination), Joshua Boone (Brownsville Song [b side for Tray] at Actors Theatre of Louisville), Dyllon Burnside ("Prison Break") and Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins (Jelly's Last Jam, Caroline or Change, Play On!)
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.
Photo Credit: Walter McBride
Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Tupac Shakur Broadway Musical "Holler If Ya Hear Me" on April 27, 2014 at the Palace Theatre in New York City.
Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Tupac Shakur Broadway Musical "Holler If Ya Hear Me" on April 27, 2014 at the Palace Theatre in New York City.
Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Tupac Shakur Broadway Musical "Holler If Ya Hear Me" on April 27, 2014 at the Palace Theatre in New York City.
Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Tupac Shakur Broadway Musical "Holler If Ya Hear Me" on April 27, 2014 at the Palace Theatre in New York City.
Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Tupac Shakur Broadway Musical "Holler If Ya Hear Me" on April 27, 2014 at the Palace Theatre in New York City.
Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Tupac Shakur Broadway Musical "Holler If Ya Hear Me" on April 27, 2014 at the Palace Theatre in New York City.
Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Tupac Shakur Broadway Musical "Holler If Ya Hear Me" on April 27, 2014 at the Palace Theatre in New York City.
Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Tupac Shakur Broadway Musical "Holler If Ya Hear Me" on April 27, 2014 at the Palace Theatre in New York City.
Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Tupac Shakur Broadway Musical "Holler If Ya Hear Me" on April 27, 2014 at the Palace Theatre in New York City.
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