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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents the return of

The Q Brothers

Othello: The Remix

Highlight of Shakespeare 400 Chicago, now through May 8
ChicagoApril 14, 2016Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) presents a
highlight of Shakespeare 400 ChicagoThe Q Brothers 90-minute hip-hop
adaptation of William Shakespeares tragedy, Othello: The Remix, spun out
and lyrically rewritten over original beats. Developed by hip-hop sensations GQ
and JQ with CST Creative Producer Rick Boynton, this production has
toured widely since its world premiere at Shakespeares Globe as part of the
2012 London Cultural Olympiad. It returns after playing to sold-out houses of
multi-generational audiences in Edinburgh, London, Australia, Germany, South
Korea and Poland. Othello: The Remix is presented in the theater Upstairs at
Chicago Shakespeare, now through May 8, 2016.
Othello: The Remix returns in April, the month of Shakespeares birthday
and the anniversary of his death, an exciting contribution to Shakespeare
400 Chicago. The yearlong festival is spearheaded by Chicago Shakespeare Theater, inviting the citys world-class
institutions and leading artists from around the globe to interpret and reimagine Shakespeares work in 850 events on
stages and in museums, parks, schools, neighborhoods and even restaurants across the city throughout 2016.
The Q Brothers Othello: The Remix has captivated audiences globally and garnered acclaim and multiple honorsincluding
Edinburghs Musical Theatre Matters Award for Best New Musical Theatre Show and the Joseph Jefferson Award for Best
Ensemble. Most recently, The Q Brothers production travelled to Australias Arts Centre Melbourne, to Dubai and Abu Dhabi in
the United Arab Emirates with Art for All, and to New Zealand for the Auckland Arts Festival. It now returns to Chicago
Shakespeare, where the production previously enjoyed a twice-extended 20-week run in 2013.
Othello: The Remix is written, directed and composed by The Q Brothers, GQ and JQ, siblings born and raised in Chicago. The
production is one of three collaborative ad-rap-tations with Creative Producer Rick Boynton. The Daily Telegraph (UK) gave it
five stars and called it a triumph from beginning to end. It comes highly recommended by the Chicago Sun Times and was
praised as well-paced, sophisticated and very funny by The Guardian. The cast of this critically acclaimed production includes
Postell Pringle as Othello, with GQ, JQ and Jackson Doran filling multiple roles and DJ Clayton Stamper spinning from the
turntable.
The award-winning design team includes Scenic and Costume Designer Scott Davis, Lighting Designer Greg Hofmannwith
original lighting designs by Jesse Klugand CSTs resident Wig and Make-up Designer Melissa Veal. Directed by GQ and JQ,
Othello: The Remix is presented in association with Richard Jordan Productions.

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Othello: The Remix is presented in the theater Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare, now through May 8, 2016. Tickets start at just
$35 and as little as $20 for anyone under age 35 through Chicago Shakespeare Theaters Box Office at 312.595.5600 or online
at www.chicagoshakes.com.
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