STAGE TUBE: Bill T. Jones Choreographs FELA!'s 'Zombie' on SYTYCD
This week, on August 24, Fox's So You Think You Can Dance featured a special number of FELA!'s 'Zombie,' choreographed by Tony-winner Bill T.
Fela Anikulapo Kuti News
Date of Birth: October 15, 1938
Date of Death: August 02, 1997 (58)
Birth Place: Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Patti LaBelle Joins FELA! Sept. 14 for Limited Run; Show to Close January 2
As BroadwayWorld previously speculated, producers Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, Will & Jada Pinkett Smith, Ruth & Stephen Hendel and Roy Gabay will welcome Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist Patti LaBelle to the cast of the hit Award-winning Broadway musical Fela! on Tuesday, September 14
Photographer Sues FELA! For Unauthorized Photograph Use
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
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
Jacob's Pillow Presents Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, 7/21-25
The work of Bill T.
Lincoln Center Closes Midsummer Night Swing, 7/17
Tickets are on sale now for Lincoln Center's 22nd season of Midsummer Night Swing which will take place every Tuesday through Saturday, June 29-July 17 (except July 13, which will be replaced with a night of dancing on Monday, July 12th).
Fela's Son Sees FELA!; Musical to be Produced in Lagos
The New York Times reports that Femi Kuti, son of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, saw FELA! while in New York on Sunday.
Jacob's Pillow Celebrates Bill T. Jones With Talks, Awards, And New Exhibit
The work of Bill T.
DEBUT OF THE MONTH: Kevin Mambo
This month, as part of our 'Debut of the Month' series, BroadwayWorld is shining the spotlight on actor Kevin Mambo who is making his Broadway debut as legendary Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti in the Broadway musical Fela! The musical earned three Tony Awards: Best Choreography, Best Sound De
Lincoln Center Announces Midsummer Night Swing Schedule, Runs 6/29-7/17
Tickets are on sale now for Lincoln Center's 22nd season of Midsummer Night Swing which will take place every Tuesday through Saturday, June 29-July 17 (except July 13, which will be replaced with a night of dancing on Monday, July 12th).
FELA's Kevin Mambo& More Perform for TOMMY Awards Show in NYC, 6/28
Emmy-winning actor, Kevin Mambo, who stars in the title role in the Broadway production of the of Tony winning musical 'Fela!' has joined the roster of artists scheduled to perform at the Second Annual Tommy Awards on Monday, June 28 at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at NYU.
FELA's Kevin Mambo Joins Roster Of Performers For TOMMY Awards Show in NYC
Emmy-winning actor, Kevin Mambo, who stars in the title role in the Broadway production of the of Tony winning musical 'Fela!' has joined the roster of artists scheduled to perform at the Second Annual Tommy Awards taking place Monday, June 28 at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at NYU.
RIALTO CHATTER: FELA! to Play Nigeria?
According to contactmusic.
STAGE TUBE: FELA! at the 2010 Tonys!
Fela was nominated for Best Musical at the 2010 Tony Awards.
Photo Coverage: FELA! Tony After-Party!
Last night, June 13, the 64th Annual Tony Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall.
2010 Tony Award Winners Speeches!
The Creative Tony Award Winners Ceremony, streamed live on TonyAwards.
2010 Tony Awards: Douglas Hodge Wins 'Best Leading Actor in a Musical'
The American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 13, 2010 and broadcast on the CBS Television Network.
2010 Tony Awards: MEMPHIS Wins 'Best Musical'
The American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 13, 2010 and broadcast on the CBS Television Network.
TV: TONYS unplugged - FELA! - A Dance Circle
Watch the first part of TONYS unplugged featuring FELA! See songs from the Best Musical nominees performed in an intimate setting, giving you a whole new love for their great music! More episodes are coming soon to TonyAwards.
FELA! Original Cast Recording To Be Released 6/8
Knitting Factory Records is excited to announce the June 8th release of Fela! - Original Broadway Cast Recording.
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