Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party

By: Nov. 24, 2009
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Fela!, the new musical based on the life and music of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, opened on Broadway at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street) last night, November 23, 2009.

This new musical is directed and choreographed by Tony® Award-winner Bill T. Jones (Spring Awakening), with a book by Jim Lewis and Bill T. JonesSahr Ngaujah and Kevin Mambo will play the title character on alternate performances, while the world renowned Antibalas and other members of the NYC Afrobeat community, under the direction of AaRon Johnson, will again perform Kuti's rousing music live onstage.

Winner of this year's Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical, Fela! was conceived by Bill T. JonesJim Lewis and Stephen Hendel. Fela! had its world premiere at Off-Broadway's 37 Arts in September 2008, where it enjoyed a sold-out limited run. Tickets for Fela! on Broadway are available through www.Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200.

In this revolutionary new musical, directed and choreographed by Tony® Award-winner Bill T. Jones with a book by Jim Lewis, audiences are welcomed into 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), Fela! exploresKuti's controversial life as artist, political activist and revolutionary musician. Featuring many of Fela Kuti's most captivating songs and Bill T. Jones's imaginative staging, Fela! is a provocative hybrid of concert, dance and musical theater.

 

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Sandra Isadode and 
Saycon Sengbloh

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Saycon Sengbloh

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Chester Gregory

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Jenny Powers and Matt Cavenaugh

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Jenny Powers and Matt Cavenaugh

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Adesola Oskalumi

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Abena Koomson

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Jim Lewis

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Maija Garcia

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party

 

Maija Garcia

 

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
The Kuti Family

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party

Ismael Kouyate

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Ismael Kouyate

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Ismael Kouyate & Kuti Family

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Aimee Graham Wodobode

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Aimee Graham Wodobode

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Billy Porter

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party

Billy Porter

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Nigel Smith

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Bill T. Jones

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Bill T. Jones

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Bill T. Jones

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Lillias White

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Lillias White

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Lillias White

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Elasea Douglas and Farai Malianga

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party

The ensemble smiles for the cameras!

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Lillias WhiteKevin MamboSahr Ngaujah and Saycon Sengbloh

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Jimmy Fallon

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Jimmy Fallon

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Jimmy Fallon

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Jimmy Fallon

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Spike Lee

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Spike Lee

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Spike Lee

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party

BaJab (c) and the Dry Eye Crew

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Sahr Ngaujah and his wife, Ayesha Ngaujah

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Kevin Mambo and Sahr Ngaujah

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Sahr Ngaujah and his wife, Ayesha Ngaujah

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Sahr Ngaujah

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Sahr Ngaujah

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party
Sahr Ngaujah

Photo Coverage: FELA! Bdwy Opening Night After Party

Fela!



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