Fela!

Opened: November 16, 2010
Closing: January 23, 2011

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A provocative and wholly unique hybrid of dance, theatre and music, FELA! explores the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.

Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies), FELA! reveals Kuti’s controversial life as an artist and political activist.

Featuring many of Fela Kuti’s most captivating songs and Bill T. Jones’ visionary staging, FELA! – an original new creation – comes via Broadway to London and the National Theatre.

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Sahr Ngaujah

Melanie Marshall

Paulette Ivory

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Fela! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Fela! have there been?

Fela! has had 6 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2008, Off-Broadway which opened in 2008, Broadway which opened in 2009, West End which opened in 2010, US Tour which opened in 2011 and Broadway which opened in 2012.

What Tony Awards has Fela! been nominated for?

Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Jim Lewis, Best Book of a Musical for Bill T. Jones, Best Choreography for Bill T. Jones, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Marina Draghici, Best Direction of a Musical for Bill T. Jones, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Robert WierzelBest Orchestrations for Aaron Johnson and Best Sound Design of a Musical for Robert Kaplowitz.

What Tony Awards has Fela! won?

Best Book of a Musical for Jim Lewis Best Book of a Musical for Bill T. Jones, Best Choreography for Bill T. Jones, Best Costume Design of a Musical for Marina Draghici, Best Direction of a Musical for Bill T. Jones, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Robert Wierzel, Best Orchestrations for Aaron Johnson, Best Sound Design of a Musical for Robert Kaplowitz, .

What awards has Fela! been nominated for?

Fela! has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for Bill T. Jones, Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Bill T. Jones, Outstanding New Broadway Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Sahr Ngaujah.

What awards has Fela! won?

Fela! has won several awards, including Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for Bill T. Jones and Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, also for Bill T. Jones. The show has also received the Outstanding New Broadway Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. In addition, Sahr Ngaujah received the Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for his role in Fela!.

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