Schedule
| Monday | DARK | |
| Tuesday | 7:00PM | |
| Wednesday | 8:00PM | |
| Thursday | 8:00PM | |
| Friday | 8:00PM | |
| Saturday | 2:00PM | 8:00PM |
| Sunday | 3:00PM |
Important Dates
| Preview | oct 19, 09 |
| Opening | nov 23, 09 |
Time
2 hrs. 30 mins. (1 Intermission)
Description
Fela! explores Fela Anikulapo Kuti's controversial life as an artist, political activist and revolutionary musician as well as his pioneering blend of jazz, funk and traditional African rhythms that launched the Afrobeat community.
Should I see it?
What Is Fela! Like?
Audiences, take note: Fela! is not your grandmother’s musical. With its live band playing throbbing Afrobeat onstage before the show officially begins, this piece is more than a musical; it’s a narrative concert. And the character of Fela assumes the roles of narrator, protagonist ...
Word of Mouth Reviews
Panelists Matt, Phyllis and Kathleen take in the story of the Afrobeat king.
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Fela! Cast & Creative
- Fela Anikulapo Kuti Kevin Mambo
- Fela Anikulapo Kuti Sahr Ngaujah
- Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti Lillias White
- Sandra Saycon Sengbloh
- Music Fela Anikulapo Kuti
- Book Jim Lewis and Bill T. Jones
- Director and Choreographer Bill T. Jones
- Set and Costume Designer Marina Draghici
- Lighting Design Rob Wierzel
Theater Location
Eugene O'Neill Theatre
230 West 49th Street New York, NY