Fela! Tour 2011 - Articles Page 5

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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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).

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.

AFROPOP Returns for Season Twelve
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 4, 2019


Black Public Media's acclaimed documentary series AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange is back in 2020 for its 12th season! Dedicated to telling real-life stories of culture, art and life from across the African Diaspora, AfroPoAfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange returns in January for its 12th season, exploring stories of modern life in the African Diaspora with a slate of documentaries journeying through Brazil, Nigeria, Turkey, South Africa, the U.S., Liberia and beyond. Premiering on WORLD Channel at 8 p.m. ET/ 10 p.m. PT on Monday, January 20, 2020, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the season opens with Joel Zito Araújo's My Friend Fela, an exploration of music, liberation and the enduring ties of the Pan-African family. New episodes of AfroPoP — which remains the nation's only public television documentary series dedicated to life, art and culture from across the African Diaspora — will debut every Monday through February 17. Executive produced by Black Public Media (BPM), the series is co-presented by distributor American Public Television (APT), which will release it to public television stations nationwide on February 6, 2020. P premieres on Monday, January 20 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — on WORLD Channel at 8 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT.

The 12th Annual Mzansi Fela Festival Announces Official Line Up
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2019


The South African State Theatre has announced that Mzansi's revered musicians: Zonke, Thandiswa Mazwai, Caiphus Semenya, Samthing Soweto and Ringo Madlingozi will headline the 12th Annual Mzansi Fela Festival, which will run from 01 to 22 December 2019 at the biggest theatre complex in Africa, the State Theatre.

PHOTO FLASH: EL REY LE�"N presenta su novena temporada
by Juan Carlos Verdu Garcia - Aug 29, 2019


Esta mañana ha tenido lugar en el Teatro Lope De Vega, la presentación del elenco de la novena temporada de EL REY LEÓN.

Songhoy Blues Announces EP MEET ME IN THE CITY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 29, 2019


Songhoy Blues today announce their latest EP, Meet Me in the City (October 18 on Yellow Vinyl)—their first new music since the critically acclaimed album Résistance, which Rolling Stone called one of the best albums of 2017. They also share two versions of the EP's track “Time to Go Home,” one mixed by Blake Mills (Grammy-nominated producer of Alabama Shakes' Sound & Color, John Legend's Darkness and Light, and Perfume Genius' No Shape) and the other by David Ferguson (known for his sound engineering work with 'Cowboy' Jack Clement and on Johnny Cash's American Recordings).  The track, with lyrics written by Will Oldham (the music is by Songhoy Blues andMatt Sweeney and produced by Sweeney), appears on the EP alongside the title track written by Junior Kimbrough (with additional lyrics by Songhoy Blues and produced by Matt Sweeney), and a cover of Fela Kuti's “Shakara,” featuring Femi Kuti. Songhoy Blues will embark on a North American tour beginning in September and extending through the fall.

Carlos Rivera y Fela Dominguez ponen la voz a Simba y Nala en EL REY LEON
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jul 3, 2019


Los dos artistas, que ya protagonizaron el titulo juntos en teatro en Mexico, repetiran los papeles en la nueva version de cine de accion real que se estrena este mes, para Disney Latino America.

State Theatre Brings Fela Kuti's Story To SA
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2019


The State Theatre has announced that the critically acclaimed Nigerian musical play, Fela and The Kalakuta Queens, will grace its stage in March and April this year.

Full Casts Announced For Sheffield Theatres' HANG And STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2019


Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres Robert Hastie today announces the full casts for the debbie tucker green's hang; and the world premiere of his production of the new musical Standing at the Sky's Edge with music and lyrics by Richard Hawley and book by Chris Bush.

The Afro Latin Jazz Alliance Presents ALJO + AFROBEAT = FELA!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2019


Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning composer/pianist/educator Arturo O'Farrill and the non-profit The Afro Latin Jazz Alliance (ALJA) are thrilled to announce NYC's premier Afrobeat concert of 2019, ALJO + AFROBEAT = FELA!, featuring O'Farrill and his 18-piece Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra (ALJO) alongside Tony Award-Nominated Sahr Ngaujah (lead actor in the Tony-winning Broadway musical, Fela!). Today's singular forbearers of the Afrobeat genre take to the stage with O'Farrill to debut big band jazz arrangements of Fela Anikulapo Kuti's classic works as well as innovative collaborations with special guest artists Wunmi (vocals), Tosin Aribisala (drums/vocals), Bryan Vargas (guitar), and DJ Ausar. Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Fela!'s Broadway premiere in 2009, ALJO + AFROBEAT = FELA! will be presented in the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre @ Symphony Space on January 25 & 26, 2019. Artist interviews are available upon request.

The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia (COP) Season Opening Concert, AFRICA Begins Migrations Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2018


A founding resident company of The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia (COP) announces the opening of their 2018/2019 season Migrations with their season opening concert, AFRICA.

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2008   Off-Broadway World Premiere
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