Fela! Tour 2011 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: September 13, 2011
Closing: June 02, 2013

Fela! - 2011 - US Tour History , Info & More

His story inspired a nation. His music inspires the world. FELA! tells the true story of the legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, whose soulful Afrobeat rhythms ignited a generation.



Motivated by his mother, a civil rights champion, he defied a corrupt and oppressive military government and devoted his life and music to the struggle for freedom and human dignity.



FELA! is a triumphant tale of courage, passion and love, featuring Fela Kuti's captivating music and the visionary direction and choreography of Tony Award winner Bill T. Jones.



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Chilina Kennedy, Crystal Lucas-Perry & More to Star in A SIGN OF THE TIMES at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023


Chilina Kennedy, Ryan Silverman, Justin Matthew Sargent and Crystal Lucas-Perry will star in A Sign of the Times featuring the songs of Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, Dusty Springfield and more. Off-Broadway.

Lillias White Joins Forces With 92NY To Teach Cabaret Workshop
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 30, 2023


The 92nd Street Y, New York School of Music announces that Tony Winner and Broadway Legend Lillias White will teach a masterclass in the art form of Cabaret this spring.

PROTESTRA Presents COMMUNITY CHORDS: STRING ORCHESTRA MUSIC FROM AROUND THE WORLD
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2023


Experience the beauty of string orchestra music from around the world at 'Community Chords' concert. Join PROTESTRA and EVLoves NYC for an evening of culture and advocacy. Don't miss the world premiere by composer Vincent Ho.

Seth Sikes, Lillias White, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 18, 2023


Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. 

Kokandy Productions' AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical Extends At The Chopin Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023


Kokandy Productions' 'AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical' extends its run at The Chopin Theatre through December 10, 2023, with two additional weeks of performances.

The Flea Theater Appoints Dr. Lauren Britt-Elmore as New Executive Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023


The Flea has appointed Dr. Lauren Britt-Elmore as Executive Director to co-lead the Tribeca theater dedicated to the works of Black, brown, and queer artists.

Desire Marea Drops New EP 'The Baddies Of Isandlwana'
by Michael Major - Nov 9, 2023


The title refers to the 1879 Battle of Isandlwana, the first major encounter in the Anglo-Zulu war which ended with a decisive victory for the Zulus, and it was this search for himself in history that prompted Desire to contemplate the lives of the LGBT+ soldiers in the Zulu army.

The Joyce to Present DANCING WITH GLASS: THE PIANO ETUDES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 2, 2023


The Joyce presents 'Dancing with Glass: The Piano Etudes' featuring Lucinda Childs, Justin Peck, Chanon Judston, Leonardo Sandova, and more.

How Often Are Broadway Musicals About Real People?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 5, 2023


This time, the reader question was: With Harmony sharing the real story of The Comedian Harmonists, I’m wondering- how often are Broadway musicals about real people who actually existed?

Ta-Tynisa Wilson, Keirsten Hodgens, Trejah Bostic & More to Star in DREAMGIRLS at Goodspeed Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2023


Get the latest news on the star-studded cast of DREAMGIRLS at Goodspeed Musicals, including Ta-Tynisa Wilson, Keirsten Hodgens, and Trejah Bostic. Find out when and where you can catch this highly anticipated production.

Whitney White Returns For MACBETH IN STRIDE at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2023


Shakespeare Theatre Company, in association with Philadelphia Theatre Company and Brooklyn Academy of Music, has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of Macbeth In Stride. Learn more about the show here!

Downtown Brooklyn Arts Festival Returns This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2023


Downtown Brooklyn Partnership announced the lineup for the 2023 Downtown Brooklyn Arts Festival (DBAF), the annual celebration of the Brooklyn Cultural District. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Afromondo to Present Debut of Mandingo Festival NYC Featuring Kandia Kora, Maaté Keïta, & Wazumbians
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2023


Join Afromondo Productions for the NYC debut of the Mandingo Festival, featuring performances by Kandia Kora, Maaté Keïta, and Wazumbians. Experience the best of contemporary talent from West Africa and beyond on October 15th at SOB's. Get your tickets now.

Full Cast Set For the UK and Ireland Tour of HAMILTON
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2023


Full Casting Announced for HAMILTON UK and Ireland Tour, opening at the Manchester Palace Theatre on Saturday 11 November 2023. Find out who is starring in the show and learn more about the upcoming tour here!

Nicholas Payton, Keyon Harrold, Chelsea Baratz Among Performers At Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023


Pittsburgh's tenor sax great Stanley Turrentine and trumpet king Sean Jones have set a high bar for fellow practitioners at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Presented by Citizens (PIJF) to follow. Trumpeters Nicholas Payton and Keyon Harrold and tenor saxophonist and Pittsburgher Chelsea Baratz, have met that bar with their inventive and individual artistic expressions.

Plano Symphony Orchestra Opens 2023/2024 Season With ¡VIVA MEXICO! Honoring Mexican Independence Day
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2023


The Plano Symphony Orchestra (PSO) will open their 41st Season, Out of this World, in a fantastic celebration of music and culture with ¡Viva México! Maestro Héctor Guzmán and the PSO will be joined by special guests: vocalists Fela and Dante Alcala, Mariachi Jalisciense de Antonio Jimenez, the Viva Mexico Choir, and members of Ballet Folklórico de México in an evening honoring Mexican Independence Day.

The Chocolate Factory Theater Launches Fall 2023 Season With A DISGUISED WELCOME...
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2023


The Chocolate Factory Theater launches its Fall 2023 Season with the New York premiere of A disguised welcome…, a new dance work by Wanjiru Kamuyu.

HADESTOWN Star Lillias White Comes to Axelrod PAC This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2023


The Axelrod Performing Arts Center is pleased to present a one-night-only concert featuring ZTony Award-winner Lillias White, the powerhouse vocalist who is currently starring as Hermes in Broadway's Hadestown, at 6 p.m. Sunday, August 20.

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Kicks Off The Repertory Theater Of St. Louis Season, September 5- 24
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2023


The Repertory Theater of St. Louis (The Rep) the leading regional performing arts theatre in the Midwest, kicks off its 2023/24 Season with The Lehman Trilogy, the 2022 Tony Award-winning Best Play by Stefano Massini, adapted to English by Ben Power, and directed by longtime American Conservatory Theater's Artistic Director Carey Perloff. The production runs from September 5 - 24, 2023 at the Loretto-Hilton Center on the Campus of Webster University. 

Round House Theatre & Olney Theatre Center Begin 2023-2024 Seasons With INK
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2023


Round House Theatre and Olney Theatre Center continue their longstanding partnership and kick off the 2023-2024 Season with a co-production of Ink, written by James Graham. This Tony Award-winning Broadway and West End hit is an electrifying new drama, directed by Jason Loewith. Please see below for complete program details and ticket information.

Kokandy Productions Reveals Cast for AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2023


Get the latest news on the cast announcement for Kokandy Productions' AMERICAN PSYCHO: The Musical. Find out who will be bringing this thrilling production to life at Kokand Productions.

Video: Watch an Exclusive Performance of 'Zombie' from FELA! at Olney Theatre Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2023


Experience the electrifying energy of FELA! with an exclusive video of 'Zombie' performed at Olney Theatre Center. Don't miss this captivating performance from the hit musical.

Jujamcyn Theaters Finalizes Deal to Merge with Ambassador Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2023


Jordan Roth, President of Jujamcyn Theaters, has sold a 93 percent stake in five Broadway theaters, finalizing a previously announced deal with UK theatre company Ambassador Theatre Group. 

Video: Watch the Trailer for FELA! at Olney Theater Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2023


Watch the trailer and get ready to dance to the rhythms of FELA! at Olney Theater Center. Experience the vibrant sounds and powerful story of this energetic and captivating musical that brings the world of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti to life. Don't miss out on this must-see theatrical performance.

Review: FELA! at Olney Theatre Center
by Roger Catlin - Jul 16, 2023


It’s only the third time the Maryland regional powerhouses have collaborated, and people still recall their only other two such efforts, “Angels in America” in 2016 and “In the Heights in 2017. “Fela!” will be equally well-remembered alongside them. 

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