Cast revealed for Tupac inspired musical

The cast for a new Broadway musical inspired by American rapper Tupac Shakur has been announced.

The cast for a new Broadway musical inspired by American rapper Tupac Shakur has been announced. (AAP)

The upcoming Broadway musical inspired by Tupac Shakur songs will star Saul Williams, the poet and singer best known for the film Slam.

Producers said this week the rest of the cast of Holler If Ya Hear Me will include Tonya Pinkins, Christopher Jackson, Saycon Sengbloh, Ben Thompson and John Earl Jelks.

The musical is not a biography of Shakur but uses his songs to explore the story of two friends who live in a low-income neighbourhood in the Midwest. It will feature California Love, Keep Ya Head Up, and Me Against the World.

The musical has a story by Todd Kreidler, who was a dramaturge for Radio Golf, and is directed by Kenny Leon. It begins performances on May 29 and will open on June 19 at the Palace Theatre.