The New Jack City stage play, directed by Je’Caryous Johnson, is a live adaptation of the 1991 movie that follows drug lord Nino Brown and his gang, the Cash Money Brothers, as they build a crack cocaine empire in Harlem. The play incorporates the film’s original story, memorable lines, and iconic soundtrack while adding elements like a live performance feel, which has been described as both a throwback and a modern theater experience. It explores themes of power, corruption, loyalty, and the devastating effects of the drug trade.