Adesola Osakalumi News

BWW Reviews: Afrobeat, Political Commentary FELA! Rocks the Palace Theatre

by Roy Berko — April 3, 2013

At the conclusion of FELA!, the Afrobeat political awareness musical, now on stage at the Palace Theatre, caskets are carried onto center stage and piled up.

Michele Williams of 'Destiny's Child' Leads FELA! Tour, Coming to Miami Now thru 3/24

by BWW News Desk — March 19, 2013

Producers Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, Will & Jada Pinkett Smith and Ruth & Stephen Hendel previously announced that Grammy Award-winning recording artist and former member of Destiny's Child Michelle Williams would star in the national tour of the award-winning Broadway musical Fela!, coming to Miami's Zi

Photo Flash: First Look at Michelle Williams in FELA! National Tour

by Sally Henry Fuller — March 12, 2013

Grammy Award-winning recording artist and former member of Destiny's Child Michelle Williams stars in the national tour of the award-winning Broadway musical Fela! Check out production shots of Williams and the cast in action below!

FELA! Comes to PlayhouseSquare, 4/2-4

by Kelsey Denette — February 19, 2013

Producers Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Will & Jada Pinkett Smith and Ruth & Stephen Hendel have announced that Grammy Award-winning recording artist and former member of Destiny's Child Michelle Williams will play the role of Sandra Isadore, activist and love interest to Fela Kuti in the national tour of t

Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 2/11

by BWW Special Coverage — February 15, 2013

At BroadwayWorld we pride ourselves in showcasing theater content submitted by our regional contributors from all corners of the globe.

BWW Interviews: Adesola Osakalumi Starring in FELA!

by Linda Ann Watt — February 13, 2013

Serendipity or divine will brought Adesola Osakalumi to the role of Fela.

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: January 19- 25

by BWW Special Coverage — January 25, 2013

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: Chita turns 80, STARCATCHER takes its final bow, ROCK OF AGES starts a party in Vegas, and so much more!

Photo Coverage: FELA! National Tour Cast Meets the Press- Michelle Williams and More!

by Walter McBride — January 23, 2013

Former member of Destiny's Child Michelle Williams will join the national tour of the hit Award-winning Broadway musical Fela! when it opens at Sidney Harman Hall in Washington, DC on January 29.

FREEZE FRAME: Michelle Williams & Adesola Osakalumi Prepare for FELA! National Tour

by Walter McBride — January 23, 2013

Former member of Destiny's Child Michelle Williams will join the national tour of the hit Award-winning Broadway musical Fela! when it opens at Sidney Harman Hall in Washington, DC on January 29.

BWW Reviews: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Shakespeare Theatre Company

by Charles Shubow — December 11, 2012

Cirque du Soleil Meets Shakespeare and it works beautifully.

STC To Bring FELA! Back to D.C. Audiences

by Kelsey Denette — December 6, 2012

The Shakespeare Theatre Company kick-starts the new year with the return of FELA! After a sold-out run in 2011, the hit Broadway musical returns to STC's Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW) from January 29 - February 10, 2013.

FELA! Ends Limited Engagement on Broadway Today, Aug 4

by BWW News Desk — August 4, 2012

The return engagement of the award-winning production Fela! is set to close after 32 performances at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre tonight, August 4.

Review - Fela! Occupies The Hirschfeld

by Ben Peltz — July 16, 2012

When the original Broadway production of Fela! closed in January of 2011, Zuccotti Park was little more than a block-long plaza where Wall Streeters would enjoy a bit of lunchtime sun.

Photo Coverage: Inside FELA!'s Opening Night Curtain Call!

by Walter McBride — July 13, 2012

Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter, Will & Jada Pinkett Smith, Ruth & Stephen Hendel, Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson and The National Theatre of Great Britain present the return of the critically acclaimed, award-winning Broadway and National Theatre of Great Britain production of Fela!, which just opened last night,

Photo Coverage: FELA! Opening Night- The Star-Studded Arrivals!

by Walter McBride — July 13, 2012

Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter, Will & Jada Pinkett Smith, Ruth & Stephen Hendel, Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson and The National Theatre of Great Britain present the return of the critically acclaimed, award-winning Broadway and National Theatre of Great Britain production of Fela!, which just opened last night,

Photo Coverage: FELA! - Up on the Marquee!

by Jennifer Broski — June 17, 2012

The Broadway run of Fela! this summer at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre begins previews for its limited four-week run on Monday, July 9, with an official opening set for July 12, and will play through Saturday, August 4, 2012.

Tickets for FELA's Broadway Return Engagement Go On Sale Tomorrow

by Kelsey Denette — June 15, 2012

Tickets for the Broadway run of Fela! this summer at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre will go on sale to the general public on Saturday June 16 via telecharge.

FELA! to Return to Broadway for 4 Week Run at Al Hirschfeld Theatre This July!

by Nicole Rosky — June 11, 2012

Producers Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter, Will & Jada Pinkett Smith, Ruth & Stephen Hendel, Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson and The National Theatre of Great Britain today announced the return of the critically acclaimed, award-winning production of Fela!, currently on a multi-city world tour, for a limited run of

Rebellious Fela Resounds with Exotic Joy

by Don Grigware — December 17, 2011

'Original: No Artificiality' intones in song Sahr Ngaujah as Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Nigerian multi-instrumentalist musician and human rights activist (1938-1997).

Photo Coverage: Closing Night of FELA! on Broadway

by Peter James Zielinski — January 5, 2011

On January 2, Fela!, the multi-Tony Award-winning Broadway musical about the music and life of the revolutionary musician and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, ended it's run at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.