- 's Premier Web Resource    






    










  save
 BroadwayWorld International Database


Main Overview
Full Cast & Staff
Production Notes
Awards
Production Art
Official Website
Get Tickets & More
 
Main Overview
Authors
Source Material
Synopsis
Score Overview
 
BWIDB Home
Broadway Shows
Off-Broadway Shows
West End Shows

Brought to you by:


Fela!

(World Premiere, 2008)

Submit Updates To This Page
 
Production Information
Previews:August 05, 2008
Opening:September 04, 2008
Closing:October 04, 2008
Theatres:37 Arts Theatre [Theatre B]
(8/5/2008 - 10/4/2008)
Production Type:Premiere
Production Status: Closed
Run Type:Limited Run
Market:Off-Broadway
In this new musical, directed and choreographed by Tony® Award winner Bill T. Jones with a book by Jim Lewis, audiences are welcomed into 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! explores Kuti's controversial life as artist, political activist and revolutionary musician. Featuring many of Fela Kuti's most captivating songs and Bill T. Jones’s imaginative staging, this new show is a provocative hybrid of concert, dance and musical theater.
 
Production Staff
Antibalas
....
Musicians
....
Music Arranger
Marina Draghici
....
Scenic Designer
....
Costume Designer
Aaron Johnson
....
Musical Director
Bill T. Jones
....
Director
....
Choreographer
Rob Kaplowitz
....
Sound Designer
Peter Negrini
....
Projections Designer
Rob Wierzel
....
Lighting Designer
 
Original Cast | Replacements
Anne Andre
....
Performer
Corey Baker
....
Performer
Calvin C. Booker
....
Performer
Lauren Deveaux
....
Performer
Nicole Chantal DeWeever
....
Performer
Rujeko Dumbutshena
....
Performer
Aimee Graham
....
Performer
Talu Green
....
Performer
Karma Mayet Johnson
....
Performer
Abena Koomson
....
Performer
Ismael Kouyate
....
Performer
Maia McKinney
....
Performer
Sahr Ngaujah
....
Performer
Marcus Phillips
....
Performer
Daniel Soto
....
Performer
Sparlha Swa
....
Performer
Jill M. Vallery
....
Performer
Iris Wilson
....
Performer
[Full Cast & Staff]



Featured Show

Oklahoma!
(18 productions, 26 recordings)

 

Welcome to the BroadwayWorld International Database - Beta Edition!

The BWIDB is the largest theatre database on the net, covering Broadway and beyond. Quite literally - the whole world of theatre.

We've launched this beta version of the BWIDB already including over 75,000 performers and over 12,000 productions. Those 12,000+ productions were presented in more than 1300 theatres and in over 150 cities! But this is just the tip of the iceberg. We are actively increasing the size and scope of this database to ensure that it's your #1 resource for the history of theatre.

Please bear with us as we continue to collect and verify new and existing information within the database. We encourage you to contribute - just use the easy submission forms located throughout the site.

Happy Exploring!

  QUICK POLL
For the benefit of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Equus star Daniel Radcliffe will be auctioning off the jeans he wears in the show after matinee performances on November 22, 29 and December 6. What do you think? 6 comments
Fun! And for a good cause!
Not exactly my thing, but it's for a good cause.
Fine, as long as the winner isn't too creepy.
Way inappropriate, even if it is for a good cause.
©2008. BroadwayWorld.com. All rights reserved.