Today’s guest comes courtesy of Ultimate Connexions, Join my conversation with the incomparable poet, activist, author, playwright and educator, Anthony 'Da Boogie Man' Rucker. He is a 4 time winner of the nationally syndicated “Showtime at the Apollo”.  He’s performed in motion pictures and on theatrical & sound stages around the world alongside some of today’s most influential entertainers. 

We sat down today to chop it up about his inspiration and pathway and his most recent venture, the play, Dear James.The play is in the form of a conversation with James Baldwin. Walk with Boogie as he discusses race, justice, and the place of black people in America. Featuring Charles Reese as the Spirit of James Baldwin. Dear James is set to premier at the Aurora Theater, 4412 E Village Road in Long Beach, CA. Be sure to catch one or all of the performances (July 29, August 5th and August 12, 2023).  

Ticket Prices: 

$75 VIP Ticket *Includes Dear James Book 

$35 General Tickets 

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