Theater
Award-winning and internationally acclaimed theater artists, the Q Brothers generate original work fusing hip hop and theater, adapting classic stories to a wholly original, entertaining and fast-paced style of comedic performance that has been energizing audiences for over two decades.
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Q Brothers Christmas Carol
by GQ, JQ, Jackson Doran and Postell Pringle music by JQ
The Q Brothers Collective turn up the volume on Charles Dickens’ classic story, mixing everything from reggae, dancehall and dubstep to epic rock ballads. Brighten your festivities with some cheeky spirit and a whole lot of heart—complete with visits from a Jamaican Jacob Marley and that youngest of Cratchits, Lil’ Tim.
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Othello: The Remix
by GQ and JQ music by JQ
Commissioned by Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London and Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Winner of Best Lyrics and Best New Musical (MTM: UK Awards) at the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Q Brothers’ add-RAP-tation of Shakespeare’s Othello is “a triumph from beginning to end.” – The Telegraph (UK) Available for license
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Dress The Part
by GQ and JQ music by JQ
The Q Brothers return to high school in their hip hop reimagining of Two Gentlemen of Verona. Proteus and Valentine are high school football stars at Verona College Prep who learn a thing or two about love, learning and loyalty. Over twenty characters are played by two actors who never leave the stage in this 75-minute wild ride. Titled Q Gents in previous iterations, this work has evolved as we have toured it across the United States and abroad. Touring now – email info@qbrothersofficial for more info.
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The Bomb-itty of Errors
by Jordan Allen-Dutton, Jason Catalano, GQ and Erik Weiner music by JQ
Award winning and much beloved, The Bomb-Itty of Errors premiered Off-Broadway in New York and has since played to audiences around the globe. Winner of multiple awards, including Best Show at the HBO Comedy Festival, “Bombitty is witty, lewd, and altogether new.” (The New Yorker). Available for license
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I Heart Juliet
by GQ, JQ, Jackson Doran and Postell Pringle music by JQ
The Q Brothers Collective’s work-in-progress add-RAP-tation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet was originally conceived in October 2012 in residence at Connecticut College, and subsequently premiered at Illinois Shakespeare Festival in 2017.
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ms. estrada
by GQ, JQ, Jackson Doran and Postell Pringle
The boys at Acropolis U are too preoccupied with the Greek Games to treat their ladies right. But fierce feminist goddess, Liz Estrada, rallies her besties to take a stand – and campus chaos ensues. A Hip-Hop remix of Aristophanes’ classic comedy, ms. estrada may well be the Girl Anthem of 2018. ms. estrada premiered at The Flea Theater in 2018
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Funk It Up About Nothin’
by GQ and JQ music by JQ
Winner of the Dress Circle Award for Best Musical Production at the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe, Funk It Up About Nothin’ won over audiences in Chicago, New York, London, Edinburgh and on tour through Australia. The Q Brothers’ add-RAP-tation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothin’ is “Irresistibly irreverent… crisp storytelling, wit and endearing performances!” (The Guardian)
