Definition Theatre: How We Got On by Idris Goodwin

Before hip-hop went global, three suburban teenagers discovered something that would change their lives forever.
About this Event

A Limited Two-Week Run

How We Got on

by Idris Goodwin
directed by Tyrone Phillips

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September 11 - 27, 2026

at Definition Theatre, 1160 E 55th. St

Learn more: definitiontheatre.org/shows/hwgo

Online ticket sales end one hour before each performance. Remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the door until showtime.

About How We Got On

Before hip-hop went global, three suburban teenagers discovered something that would change their lives forever. It's the 1980s, and Hank, Julian, and Luann are determined to make their mark on the explosive new world of rap music. Armed with turntables, notebooks, and raw talent, they navigate cultural isolation, family struggles, and fierce competition as they chase their dreams of becoming the next big thing. But in the suburbs, far from hip-hop's birthplace, they'll have to fight twice as hard to prove they belong. Guided by a sultry DJ who spins their stories with wit and wisdom, this electrifying production celebrates the passion, creativity, and determination of the generation that helped build hip-hop from the ground up—one beat, one rhyme, one battle at a time.

About Definition Theatre

We celebrate stories created with, inspired by, and intended for people and communities of color. Through the act of making, Definition expands perspectives, stewards resources, and bridges the possibility found at the intersection of art, innovation, and education.

We are a cultural hub that amplifies and archives BIPOC voices, visions, and stories as catalysts for social justice, racial healing, and conversations that explore the challenges and joys of our everyday lives. Discover the ways in which our vision directly impacts our work.