Dice Raw gets Boxed
The occasional mouthpiece for The Roots heads into his second theater piece Henry Box Brown: a Hip Hop Musical for Black History Month.
Dice Raw, inspired by ‘Hamilton,’ won’t let a burst pipe stop his new Philly hip-hop play
Roots-linked rapper Dice Raw talks about moving the world premiere of "Henry Box Brown: A Hip Hop Musical" to Community College of Philadelphia.
5 best February events to check out in Philadelphia
From Black History Month to Valentine's Day to Mardi Gras to the Chinese New Year, February brings plenty to celebrate.
The Scene: Black History Month
February marks Black History Month. With such a diverse and historical city, Philadelphia has a number of events going on in honor of African Americans’ continual impact on the United States.
Hip-hop musical embraces slave escape story with Philly link
The story of Henry “Box” Brown has resonated with many over the years. Most recently, the story has affected hip-hop legend Karl “Dice Raw” Jenkins, who has portrays the real-life title character in his latest musical.
Press Release: Flood at New Freedom Theatre causes change of venue & schedule
A flood at Philadelphia’s venerable New Freedom Theatre in North Philadelphia is causing a change of venue and schedule for Henry “Box” Brown: A Hip Hop Musical.
New Freedom Theatre flooded: 'Henry Box Brown' world premiere relocates to Community College of Philadelphia
A burst pipe has flooded out the New Freedom Theatre, meaning the world-premiere musical "Henry Box Brown" has had to relocate to Bonnell Auditorium at Community College of Philadelphia.
Karl “Dice Raw” Jenkins Presents HENRY BOX BROWN: A Hip Hop Musical
Henry Box Brown: A Hip Hop Musical, produced and starring Karl “Dice Raw” Jenkins, opens on Thursday, February 1, the first night of Black History Month.
