
June 12 - 17, 2012
Ordway Music Theater
FELA! is a new musical directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Bill T. Jones, in which audiences are welcomed into the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Afro-beat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk, and African rhythm and harmonies), FELA! explores Kuti’s controversial life as an artist, political activist and revolutionary musician. A three-time Tony Award winner in 2010, this production arrives at the Ordway direct from Broadway.
“A terrific dance party of a musical.” —The Associated Press
Check out NPR's feature "Femi and Seun Kuti Keep Their Father's Rebellious Beat" as Kuti's two sons discuss their father's Afrobeat pioneering, how they are following in his famous footsteps, and their recently released albums! Read on npr.org >
Heading to FELA! on Wednesday, June 13? Important parking information >ORDWAY EXTRA, Jun 13
Topic: Music as Social ChangePOST-SHOW TALKBACK, Jun 13
Hang around immediately following the performance for a Q & A session about the show with members of the cast and creative team.
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