Fela! Tour 2011 - Articles Page 4.2

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

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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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Grammy Nominated Singer and Composer AMAYO to Pursue Solo Career
by Marissa Tomeo - Feb 26, 2022


The first lyrics Amayo wrote & sung from the GRAMMY nominated “Fu Chronicles” Antibalas album for the song “Fist of Flowers” (Best Global Music Album of the Year 2020) begin with 'the end is a new beginning.' That is true with his 23-year run as the Lead Singer and Face of the band Antibalas. He conceptualized, composed, performed on, and illustrated the latest Antibalas album “Fu Chronicles” earning the band its first GRAMMY nomination.

Plano Symphony Orchestra Announces 40th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2022


The Plano Symphony Orchestra has announced the concerts for its momentous 40th anniversary season, Celebrating Connections. In addition to celebrating PSO’s ruby anniversary, Maestro Hector Guzman is commemorating 40 inspiring years as the symphony’s music director.

La cantante Fela Domínguez publica su primer disco
by Elena Díaz-Guerra - Feb 4, 2022


'Con Todo y Caos' es el nombre de este nuevo álbum.

Plano Symphony Orchestra Presents HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 23, 2021


Plano Symphony Orchestra welcomes kids from one to 92 to “Home for the Holidays” on December 18 in Frisco and December 19 in Plano. Conducted by Maestro and PSO Music Director Hector Guzman, this year's PSO holiday concerts will feature guest vocalist Fela and the Dallas-based men's choral sensation Vocal Majority. 

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for Broadway Premiere of SKELETON CREW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2021


Joshua Boone (Actually at MTC, Network, A Jazzman’s Blues) joins the previously announced Chanté Adams (A Journal for Jordan), Brandon J. Dirden (Jitney at MTC), Adesola Osakalumi (Fela!), and Tony Award winner and five-time Emmy Award nominee Phylicia Rashad (A Raisin in the Sun) to complete the full company.

Carlos Rivera y Fela Domínguez se reúnen en JOSE EL SOÑADOR
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Oct 26, 2021


Será en febrero de 2022 en el Centro Cultural Teatro 1 de México

Chanté Adams, Brandon J. Dirden & Adesola Osakalumi Join MTC's SKELETON CREW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2021


Manhattan Theatre Club announced casting for Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway premiere of Skeleton Crew. The cast will feature Chanté Adams (A Journal for Jordan), Brandon J. Dirden (MTC’s Jitney), and Adesola Osakalumi (Fela!) joining previously announced Tony Award winner and five-time Emmy Award nominee Phylicia Rashad (A Raisin in the Sun).

BWW Review: WE'RE BACK. LILLIAS WHITE is a Force of Nature at The Green Room 42
by Ricky Pope - Aug 13, 2021


Lillias White (Dreamgirls, Cats, Once On This Island, How to Succeed, The Life, Fela!) is the kind of performer who engenders adoration. She serves up joy and talent in giant portions in everything she does. She won the Tony for The Life, the Obie for Romance in Hard Times, and a Daytime Emmy for her role on Sesame Street. She was also Tony-nominated for her stunning turn in Fela! Her voice is instantly recognizable. No one sings like her. The force of her voice and her presence is as elemental as air, water, earth, and fire.

Chineke! Announces Summer Debuts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2021


On Saturday 10th July, Chineke! Orchestra presents its second Royal Festival Hall concert as part of Southbank Centre's Summer Reunion series. Conducted by Matthew Kofi Waldren, it features two symphonies by African-American composers and the debut of an exciting emerging pianist on the classical music scene.

FELA! Audio Adaptation is Coming to Clubhouse in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2021


An audio adaptation of the musical FELA!, written and directed by filmmaker Funa Maduka, will premiere on Clubhouse, the popular drop-in audio chat platform, on Saturday, May 15 and Sunday, May 16.

ArtsBridge Foundation Announces Nominees For 2021 Shuler Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2021


In a special online presentation, ArtsBridge Foundation today announced the nominees for the 13th Annual Georgia High School Musical Theatre Awards, with winners to be unveiled in a virtual awards event on May 20.

BWW Interview: Lillias White Talks Reopening The Green Room 42 With First Live Performance in Over a Year
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2021


Tony Award-winner Lillias White is a powerhouse stage presence, known for her performances in Broadway productions such as The Life and Fela!, Off-Broadway productions including Texas in Paris, and Romance in Hard Times, which won her an Obie Award, and for lending her voice to the role of Calliope in Disney's 1997 Hercules film, plus much more!  

Cathedral of St. John the Divine Presents TUESDAYS AT 6: Samuel Kuffuor-Afriyie & Kennedy Dankwa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2021


In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the difficulties of presenting in-person concerts, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine has launched a weekly series of online music recitals, Tuesdays at 6, on the Cathedral’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Fela Domínguez presenta su nuevo single 'Un Lugar Mejor'
by Cristina Martinez - Jan 27, 2021


Fela Domínguez ha presentado su nuevo single 'Un Lugar Mejor', acompañado del vídeo musical del mismo.

IG TV: Entrevista con Fela Domínguez
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Nov 27, 2020


La artista mexicana nos ha hablado sobre su nuevo single, 'Por Salir de Casa', sobre EL REY LEÓN y mucho más.

IG Live! Fela Domínguez nos cuenta todo sobre su nuevo trabajo
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Nov 26, 2020


La artista mexicana hablará con nosotros a través en directo mañana a las 17.30h hora de España / 10.30h hora de México.

Fela Domínguez estrena su nuevo sencillo 'Por Salir de Casa'
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Nov 24, 2020


Después de conquistar a todos como Nala en EL REY LEÓN y como Rachel en EL GUARDAESPALDAS, la artista mexicana debuta ahora como solista con su nuevo trabajo discográfico.

IG Tube: Compañías de todo el mundo en un medley de EL REY LE�"N
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Oct 15, 2020


Carlos Rivera, Fela Domínguez, Tiago Barbosa y Yelena Lafargue del cast de Madrid se han sumado a esta iniciativa del programa Good Morning America.

Utah Symphony | Utah Opera Opens 2020-21 Season with Re-Imagined Programs focused on Healing Through Music
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2020


In an offering of unity, inspiration and healing through the power of music, Utah Symphony | Utah Opera has announced plans to open its 2020-21 season in September with a reimagined schedule of live performances, and new health and safety protocols designed to prioritize the wellbeing of artists, staff and audiences.

SAST Presents Zoë Modiga, Mbuso Khoza, Fela Kuti's Story and More in Season 05
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2020


This heritage month, the South African State Theatre's (SAST) online programme presents season 05, which will be headlined by the award-winning Jazz music sensation, Zoë Modiga -in a virtual music concert- as well as the culture and heritage enthusiast, and revered musician Mbuso Khoza, performing Amahubo In Concert.

Samantha Williams Presents a Livestream of FELA!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2020


Samantha Williams (Caroline, or Change, Dear Evan Hansen) will host a free screening of the Kinder High School for the Performing Arts (Kinder HSPVA) production of FELA! on Saturday, August 8 at 6:30 pm ET/ 5:30 pm CT.

Samantha Williams To Host Screening Of First Amateur Production Of FELA!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2020


Samantha Williams (Caroline, or Change, Dear Evan Hansen) will host a free screening of the Kinder High School for the Performing Arts (Kinder HSPVA) production of FELA! on Saturday, August 8 at 6:30 pm ET/ 5:30 pm CT.

Broadway Rewind: FELA! Arrives on Broadway in 2010!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2020


Today we rewind to 2010, when Fela! was celebrating its eleven Tony nominations. Fela! ran for 463 performances at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, and returned to Broadway in 2012 for another 28 performances.

Jennifer Damiano, Brandon Victor Dixon and More to Star in World Premiere of BLACK NO MORE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2020


The New Group will launch its 2020-2021 Season with Black No More, featuring Book by John Ridley (Oscar winner 12 Years a Slave), Music and Lyrics by Tarik Trotter (Black Thought of The Roots), Choreography by Bill T. Jones (Spring Awakening, Fela!) and Music Supervision, Orchestrations and Vocal Arrangements by Daryl Waters (Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk).

BWW TV: EL REY LE�"N en Madrid es Musical 2020
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jan 5, 2020


El viernes 3 de enero y el sábado 4 de enero de 2020 todos los grandes musicales de Madrid han salido a la Puerta del Sol para una actuación especial. Tiago Barbosa y Fela Dominguez, como Simba y Nala, encabezan la compañía de EL REY LE?"N, el musical que más tiempo se ha mantenido en cartel en la Gran Vía, actualmente en el Lope de Vega de Madrid.

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