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In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat is a compelling solo theatre piece created and performed by the renowned Roger Guenveur Smith, an Obie Award winner known for immersive solo works like A Huey P. Newton Story. This intimate performance pairs Smith with live musical design by Marc Anthony Thompson of Chocolate Genius, Inc., weaving a personal and historical tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat. The show invites audiences to experience Basquiat’s artistry, influence, and the cultural context of his era through a dynamic, live performance lens.

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Each engagement presents a focused, stand-alone experience—no reference to other performance dates. See below for upcoming dates and venues, and secure your seats with the friend-you-can-trust approach we offer at Gold Coast Tickets.

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BIOGRAPHY AND ARTSIST BACKGROUND

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Documented collaborators

  • An Obie Award-winning performer celebrated for bold, narrative-driven solo works. His career includes the acclaimed A Huey P. Newton Story, among other influential monologues that blend history, social context, and personal storytelling.
  • Live sound designer for this piece, known for his work with Chocolate Genius, Inc., bringing nuanced musical textures that illuminate Basquiat’s era and artistic gaze.

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ARTISTIC VISION

The live experience

What reaches the room

This production is a thoughtful, historical tribute to Basquiat, aiming to illuminate the artist’s impact on visual art and contemporary culture while presenting an intimate theatre experience enriched by live music design. It’s not a biography in a conventional sense, but a reverent, resonant exploration of Basquiat’s worlds—art, music, race, and memory.

The essentials

Quick Facts About In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat

  • Creator/performer: Roger Guenveur Smith (Obie Award winner; notable solo works such as A Huey P. Newton Story).
  • Live sound design by Marc Anthony Thompson (of Chocolate Genius, Inc.).
  • 2025 Pittsburgh engagement on February 27, at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center.
  • 2025 Los Angeles run at Outside In Theatre’s ArtSpace (Main Space) from October 16 to November 9, 2025.
  • 2025 Baranco engagement at The Theatre at Baranco (Lafayette/Atlanta area) on November 14, 2025.
  • 2026 New York City engagement at New York Theatre Workshop/Under the Radar, January 7–18, 2026.

The records

In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat Discography

  • Truth vs. Beauty
    2016 · No Format!
  • Swansongs
    2010 · One Little Indian Records / No Format!
  • Black Yankee Rock
    2005 · Commotion Records
  • GodMusic
    2001 · V2 Records
  • Black Music
    1998 · V2 Records
  • Watts and Paris
    1989 · Reprise/Warner Bros.
  • Marc Anthony Thompson
    1984 · Warner Bros. Records

The hits

Top In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat Songs

  • So Fine
    1984 · Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles: 101

BIOGRAPHY AND ARTSIST BACKGROUND

  • An Obie Award-winning performer celebrated for bold, narrative-driven solo works. His career includes the acclaimed A Huey P. Newton Story, among other influential monologues that blend history, social context, and personal storytelling.
  • Live sound designer for this piece, known for his work with Chocolate Genius, Inc., bringing nuanced musical textures that illuminate Basquiat’s era and artistic gaze.

ARTISTIC VISION

This production is a thoughtful, historical tribute to Basquiat, aiming to illuminate the artist’s impact on visual art and contemporary culture while presenting an intimate theatre experience enriched by live music design. It’s not a biography in a conventional sense, but a reverent, resonant exploration of Basquiat’s worlds—art, music, race, and memory.

VENUE AND CITY CONTEXT

  • Pittsburgh, PA – August Wilson African American Cultural Center
  • Los Angeles, CA – Outside In Theatre’s ArtSpace (Main Space)
  • Atlanta, GA – The Theatre at Baranco
  • New York, NY – New York Theatre Workshop/Under the Radar (early 2026)

TOUR DATES AT A GLANCE

  • 2025-02-27: Pittsburgh engagement at August Wilson African American Cultural Center
  • 2025-10-16 to 2025-11-09: Los Angeles run at Outside In Theatre’s ArtSpace (Main Space)
  • 2025-11-14: Baranco engagement at The Theatre at Baranco (Lafayette/Atlanta area)
  • 2026-01-07 to 2026-01-18: New York City engagement at New York Theatre Workshop/Under the Radar

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STEPPING INTO A HISTORICAL VOICE

For fans of theatre with a musical backbone and a strong historical lens, this solo show offers a focused, resonant experience. Secure your seats and enjoy a straightforward ticketing process with us—your go-to connection for live arts across the country.

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