Fela!
This is music that gets into your bloodstream, setting off vibrations you'll live with for days to come...
Fela!
This is music that gets into your bloodstream, setting off vibrations you'll live with for days to come...
Ben Brantley, New York Times
Fela!
This is music that gets into your bloodstream, setting off vibrations you'll live with for days to come...
Why see Fela!?
Fela! explores the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies), the musical reveals Kuti's controversial life as artist, political activist and musician.
Conceived by Bill T. Jones, Jim Lewis & Stephen Hendel, Fela! explores the life of Nigerian artist/activist/composer-performer Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
Dates
Previews from: 19th October 2009
Opened: 23rd November 2009
Closing: 2nd January 2011
Audience: May be inappropriate for 12 and under. (Strong language and adult subject matter) Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted into the Eugene O'Neill Theater.
Run Time: Two hours and 15 minutes with one 15 minute intermission
Show Times
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
| Matinee | - | - | - | - | - | 2 pm | 3 pm |
| Evening | - | 7 pm | 8 pm | 8 pm | 8 pm | 8 pm | - |
Awards
2010 TONY AWARDS
Best Choreography: Bill T. Jones
Best Costume Design of a Musical: Marina Draghici
Best Sound Design of a Musical: Robert Kaplowitz
11 Nominations
Best Musical
Best Book of a Musical: Jim Lewis & Bill T. Jones
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical: Sahr Ngaujah
Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical: Lillias White
Best Direction of a Musical: Bill T. Jones
Best Choreography: Bill T. Jones
Best Orchestrations: Aaron Johnson
Best Scenic Design of a Musical: Marina Draghici
Best Costume Design of a Musical: Marina Draghici
Best Lighting Design of a Musical: Robert Wierzel
Best Sound Design of a Musical: Robert Kaplowitz
Reviews
Customer reviews
8 reviews, average rating: (4.3 Stars)
Stefani
Astonishing!
I attended tonight's performance on a whim as a friend had an extra ticket. I'm thrilled to have learned first hand what all the fuss is about.
The most unique, powerful, touching, funny, exuberant musical I have ever seen (and I've seen a lot of theatre!)
The male lead was electric and had the audience on our feet. Lillias White is a force of nature to behold! I was moved to tears by her God given voice.
What a lucky chance that a friend had an extra ticket. I can now say, after the fact, that I wouldn't have missed it for the world! ... Read more
Christine L.
Spectacular***
The music of Fela Kuti, the band (Antibalas), and the performance
of Ngaujah (the dazzlingly multi-talented performer who portrays
Fela) was lively and entertaining. At the same time, the show
addresses important political events that occurred not long ago in
Nigeria.
In response to the one (and only) negative review, the dancing &
music are not typical to Broadway or mainstream popular culture -
but it is an amazing showcase of a unique vision. ... Read more
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