I Still Love H.E.R. (atributetohiphop) (Event Over)

"Absolutely Amazing..." "Brilliantly captures the true essence of Hip-Hop" "This show is incredible!"  After months of stellar reviews and sold out performances, Theori Productions Inc. is proud to announce that the Hip-Hop theater masterpiece, "I Still Love H.E.R. (atributetohiphop)", has been extended to August 29, 2009. 

Since it's opening night in January, the underground sensation has exploded into a mainstream powerhouse. Written by Chicagoan Wendell Tucker and Choreographed by Jeremy Noah this sociological musical takes the audience on an insightful tour down memory lane, while taking time to examine conditions and events that gave birth to the cultural phenomena known as Hip-Hop.

“I Still Love H.E.R.” centers on Love 1, a revered Chicago on-air personality who is about to begin his final broadcast. In the midst of his farewell show, Hip-Hop, personified, arrives to tell her story the way it really is. Through the dialogue that follows, Love 1 and his listeners are told the story of Hip-Hop through her own words. Social issues such as feminism, parenting, racism, capitalist media domination and violence in the Hip-Hop community are examined throughout the show, with relevant Hip-Hop classics as the backdrop. By the end of his broadcast, Love 1 reconciles his love affair with his culture and realizes that he must "always take time to listen to the soundtrack of his life.”

“‘I Still Love H.E.R.’ is an important step towards the healing of an ailing generation,” said director and playwright Wendell Tucker. “Although this modern tale of cultural pride is definitely catered to the generation that actually grew up with Hip-Hop, age 25 and older, the positive messages will inspire young people, cause the older generation to think more about their effect on the youth and have anyone with even a casual affinity for Hip-Hop on their feet.”

Through honest dialogue, critical cultural analysis and classic Hip-Hop songs, the culture of Hip-Hop is examined and remedies for change are disclosed. Audience participation is highly encouraged during the show as the lively cast, which features area young people, encourages everyone to live the music they love. This is a must-see event for all interested in Hip-Hop and the development of today’s youth.

“I Still Love H.E.R.” plays at the WestTown Studio Theater, Chicago Center for the Performing Arts. Show times are: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays, 7:30 p.m.; and Saturdays,  9:30 p.m. General Admission $12. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 312-733-6000 or go www.thetheori.com or www.theaterland.com.

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