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FELA! to Receive Equity's ACCA Prize for Outstanding Chorus, 9/28
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 21, 2010

FELA! will receive Actors' Equity Association's Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs (ACCA) fourth annual ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus. The award, the only industry award of its kind, honors the distinctive talents and contributions made by the original chorus members of a Broadway musical. The award ceremony will be held in the Council Room, at Equity's headquarters in the heart of Times Square on Tuesday, September 28, 2010.

Photographer Sues FELA! For Unauthorized Photograph Use
by Abigail Arnold - Jul 29, 2010

Photographer Marilyn Nance is suing the musical FELA! for unauthorized use of one of her photographs, the New York Post reports.

FELA! to be Honored by New York City 7/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 29, 2010

The cast and crew of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Fela!, based on the life and music of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, will be honored by New York City Council Members Jimmy Van Bramer and Julissa Ferreras on the Steps of City Hall on Thursday, July 29.

FELA! To Perform At The Village Voice OBIE Awards 5/17
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2010

The Village Voice announced today that the hit Broadway musical FELA! will perform at the 55th Annual Village Voice OBIE Awards on Monday, May 17, 2010, at Webster Hall. FELA!-which is produced by Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter and Will & Jada Pinkett Smith, among others-is a musical based on the life and music of the iconic African composer and performer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

St. Ann's Gala to Feature FELA!'s Ngaujah and the FELA! Band, 5/3
by BWW News Desk - May 3, 2010

St. Ann's Warehouse has announced the attendees for its upcoming Gala to celebrate its 30 year anniversary. The event will include FELA! star Sahr Ngaujah, who plays the title role in the hit Broadway musical, alongside the FELA! band.

St. Ann's Gala to Feature FELA!'s Ngaujah and the FELA! Band, 5/3
by Jeff Dennhardt - Mar 3, 2010

St. Ann's Warehouse has announced the attendees for its upcoming Gala to celebrate its 30 year anniversary. The event will include FELA! star Sahr Ngaujah, who plays the title role in the hit Broadway musical, alongside the FELA! band.

FELA! Celebrates 100th Performance 2/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 18, 2010

Fela!, the critically acclaimed new musical based on the life and music of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, will celebrate its 100th performance on Friday, February 19 @ 8pm.