The Seven of What?

During a rather relaxing weekend in NYC, I had the pleasure of checking out a new show that is opening in a couple of weeks called "The Seven". For those of you who remember your Greek tragedies if I told you that "The Seven" is a hip-hop, soul, funk adaptation of "The Seven Against Thebes" by Aeschylus you'd know the storyline.

For those who don't roll in the classic Greek tragedy hood, it's a story about this trill ass thug pimp Oedipus, who bitch slaps his two sons with a curse that says these brothas gonna be pointin' techs and frontin' eachother like straight up gangstas reppin' their hood and fighting for respect as HNIC of Thebes.

Needless to say, it was off the hook. Aside from the well written music and interesting but fun choreography, the dialogue was great. Think classic Greek verse timing and rhyme, throw in current slang from and references to contemporary hip-hop culture and you've got a wonderful piece of work that really puts a spin on classic Greek tragedy that is likely to reach all types and ages of people and reaffirm our society's passion for the Golden Age of Greece.

So, if anyone happens to be in New York or going there and you've got an open evening, check this thing out. I don't think you'll be disappointed. Given the right crowd, that show could kick off like an episode of Def Comedy Jam.

More info HERE.