Fela! 2010

Opened: November 16, 2010
Closing: January 23, 2011

Fela! - 2010 - West End History , Info & More

National Theatre (Olivier)
(Waterloo) South Bank London

A provocative and wholly unique hybrid of dance, theatre and music, 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), FELA! reveals Kuti’s controversial life as an artist and political activist.



Featuring many of Fela Kuti’s most captivating songs and Bill T. Jones’ visionary staging, FELA! – an original new creation – comes via Broadway to London and the National Theatre.

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National Theatre Live to Broadcast FELA! Around the World
by Jessica Lewis - December 14, 2010

National Theatre Live continues its season with the award-winning Broadway and London production of FELA! starring Sahr Ngaujah (2010 Tony Award nominee for Best Actor; Obie Award) directed & choreographed by Bill T. Jones (2010 Tony Award for Best Choreography). National Theatre Live is an initiative by the UK's National Theatre to broadcast live performances onto cinema screens around the world.

Fela! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Fela! has had 6 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2008, Off-Broadway which opened in 2008, Broadway which opened in 2009, West End which opened in 2010, US Tour which opened in 2011 and Broadway which opened in 2012.
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Jim Lewis, Best Book of a Musical for Bill T. Jones, Best Choreography for Bill T. Jones, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Marina Draghici, Best Direction of a Musical for Bill T. Jones, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Robert WierzelBest Orchestrations for Aaron Johnson and Best Sound Design of a Musical for Robert Kaplowitz.
Best Book of a Musical for Jim Lewis Best Book of a Musical for Bill T. Jones, Best Choreography for Bill T. Jones, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Marina Draghici, Best Direction of a Musical for Bill T. Jones, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Robert Wierzel, Best Orchestrations for Aaron Johnson, Best Sound Design of a Musical for Robert Kaplowitz, .
Fela! has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for Bill T. Jones, Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Bill T. Jones, Outstanding New Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Sahr Ngaujah.
Fela! has won several awards, including Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for Bill T. Jones and Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, also for Bill T. Jones. The show has also received the Outstanding New Broadway Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. In addition, Sahr Ngaujah received the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for his role in Fela!.

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