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Juan Drigo Ricafort is multi-genre musical artist whose work blends hip-hop, musical theatre, and science fiction. He co-wrote and rapped in #BARS at The Public Theater, created by Daveed Diggs (HAMILTON) and Rafael Casal (HBO's Def Poetry). In 2017 he released his debut single, "The Council Has Spoken", a Star Wars-based rap opera featuring two-time Tony Award nominee Robin de Jesus (official music video available at http://www.starwarsraps.com). That same year, he also played the role of Graffiti Pete in Marcos Santana's production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS, which broke box-office records at the Olney Theatre in Maryland. He is based in Queens, NY.

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BWW Interview: Catherine and JD 'Super Smack' Ricafort Blend Beats and Broadway in Nintendo-Flavored Debut Hip-Hop Video

Broadway favorite Catherine Ricafort recently made her debut as a director and choreographer with the release of a new hip-hop video from her brother Juan Drigo Ricafort, also known as 'Super Smack.'
Fra Fee, John Lloyd Young, Chita Rivera, and More Next Week at 54 Below

Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond
Vanguard Theater Company Announces Lin Manuel Miranda Tee Rico As 2018 Sponsor

Vanguard Theater Company announced today that Lin Manuel Miranda TeeRico has become the main sponsor of Vanguard's 2018 season.
Watch THE COUNCIL HAS SPOKEN, A Star Wars Rap Opera Ft. Tony Award Nominee Robin De Jesus

Today Juan Drigo Ricafort announces the release of the record single 'The Council Has Spoken,' featuring two-time Tony Award nominee Robin de Jes s (Original 2008 Broadway cast of IN THE HEIGHTS, 2010 Broadway revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, and musical film CAMP). Inspired by the story of Star Wars, 'The Council Has Spoken' is a rap opera born out of Ricafort's own influences, including trap hip-hop, contemporary musical theatre, and short-form audio drama.
VIDEO: Look Back on Robin De Jesus Led IN THE HEIGHTS at Onley Theatre Centre

The Olney Theatre Centre's production of IN THE HEIGHTS closed in early October, but they've just released a look-back video on the production. Check it out below!
Tony-Winners James Monroe Iglehart & Lillias White to Lead THE FUNKENTINE RAPTURE at Feinstein's/54 Below

On Monday, June 19th at 7 P.M. & 9:30 P.M. at Feinstein's/54 Below (254 West 54th Street), Tony Award-Winners James Monroe Iglehart (Aladdin, Hamilton) & Lillias White (Fela!, Netflix's "The Get Down") with Eric LeJaun Summers (Kinky Boots, Motown), Lawrence Clayton (The Color Purple) and Charity Angel Dawson (Waitress) bring back the funk in the concert performances of The Funkentine Rapture, Music & Lyrics by Lee Summers, Book by Lee Summers and Ben Blake.
A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS Comes to New Jersey

Featuring a cast of New York Professionals A Broadway Christmas has all of your favorite Christmas songs packed into one merry musical review. 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas', 'It's Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas', 'Need a Little Christmas' & 'White Christmas' are just a few of the 20 musical classics that will instantly put you, and your family into the Christmas Spirit. 'Unlike other Holiday Revues, this production contains Christmas songs featured in Broadway musicals' says Dream Theater Executive Artistic Director Bernard Solomon. 'Of course the classics are included, but we also look at lesser known songs like CHRISTMAS IS MY FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR from Catch me If You Can and CHRISTMAS BELLS from RENT.' The second act features all songs from stage adaptations of classic holiday movies.
A Broadway Christmas Comes to New Jersey!

Featuring a cast of New York Professionals A Broadway Christmas has all of your favorite Christmas songs packed into one merry musical review. 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas', 'It's Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas', 'Need a Little Christmas' & 'White Christmas' are just a few of the 20 musical classics that will instantly put you, and your family into the Christmas Spirit. 'Unlike other Holiday Revues, this production contains Christmas songs featured in Broadway musicals' says Dream Theater Executive Artistic Director Bernard Solomon. 'Of course the classics are included, but we also look at lesser known songs like CHRISTMAS IS MY FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR from Catch me If You Can and CHRISTMAS BELLS from RENT.' The second act features all songs from stage adaptations of classic holiday movies.
A BROADWAY CHRISTMAS Comes to New Jersey

Featuring a cast of New York Professionals A Broadway Christmas has all of your favorite Christmas songs packed into one merry musical review. 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas', 'It's Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas', 'Need a Little Christmas' & 'White Christmas' are just a few of the 20 musical classics that will instantly put you, and your family into the Christmas Spirit. 'Unlike other Holiday Revues, this production contains Christmas songs featured in Broadway musicals' says Dream Theater Executive Artistic Director Bernard Solomon. 'Of course the classics are included, but we also look at lesser known songs like CHRISTMAS IS MY FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR from Catch me If You Can and CHRISTMAS BELLS from RENT.' The second act features all songs from stage adaptations of classic holiday movies.
A Broadway Christmas Comes to New Jersey!

Featuring a cast of New York Professionals A Broadway Christmas has all of your favorite Christmas songs packed into one merry musical review. 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas', 'It's Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas', 'Need a Little Christmas' & 'White Christmas' are just a few of the 20 musical classics that will instantly put you, and your family into the Christmas Spirit. 'Unlike other Holiday Revues, this production contains Christmas songs featured in Broadway musicals' says Dream Theater Executive Artistic Director Bernard Solomon. 'Of course the classics are included, but we also look at lesser known songs like CHRISTMAS IS MY FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR from Catch me If You Can and CHRISTMAS BELLS from RENT.' The second act features all songs from stage adaptations of classic holiday movies.
Photo Flash: First Look at New FRANKENSTEIN Musical at the Players Theatre

As autumn seeps into our summer daydreams and long days surrender to long shadows, the idea of a gothic horror story has much appeal. Be Bold! Productions new musical, Frankenstein, will begin previews Off-Broadway tonight at 7p, officially opening on October 8 and running through November 13 at the Players Theatre in Greenwich Village, NYC. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

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