A novel species of theatre combining the wit, poetry and charisma of a great rapper with the accuracy and rigor of a scientific expert, Baba Brinkman’s The Rap Guide to Evolution uses hip-hop as a vehicle to communicate the facts of evolution while illuminating the origins and complexities of hip-hop culture with Darwin as the inspiration.  

The Rap Guide to Evolution

May 11 - May 12, 14th St. Theatre

written and performed by Baba Brinkman

Runtime:
1 hr, 15 minutes
no intermission

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Brilliantly conceived and effervescently performed…not only is it factually correct, it's also dazzlingly intelligent...after seeing more this show, you'll never look at a hip-hop music video in the same way again!

- The Scotsman, Edinburgh

Four Stars! Totally original and thought-provoking. Dope, data-filled raps that incorporate Darwin, DNA and a more Dead Prez sing-along. Smart, funny and seriously meta!

- Time Out New York, NYC

Astonishing...fizzing energy and spell-binding charisma!

- The New York Times, NYC

A total Dar-winner! As fun as it is informative...you'll probably sing along!

- New York Post, NYC


Brilliantly conceived and effervescently performed…not only is it factually correct, it's also dazzlingly intelligent...after...

- The Scotsman, Edinburgh

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