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.
Flash Point: Gerrymandering, Dice Raw Musical and Queening Mentoring Program
Karl “Dice Raw” Jenkins talks up his new musical and Queening Mentoring program changes the game.
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.
