BWW Reviews: FELA at the Paramount – High Energy Message But Not Enough Story
by Jay Irwin - May 29, 2013
Musical Theater is a strange animal. It's trying to tell an engaging and evocative story through music. And when you frame that storytelling in the guise of a concert it gets even more difficult as the lyrics of the songs really need to drive that story but it can work ('Passing Strange', 'Hedwig' and 'Altar Boyz' to name a few). Unfortunately 'Fela', currently playing at the Paramount Theatre, does not work in that respect. It's more concert with a little story peppered in and while the cast is certainly talented and the energy is there, much of it felt self indulgent and just too long. (more...)
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THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN - PART 2 Leads 'First Wave' of TEEN CHOICE 2013 Nominees
by TV News Desk - May 22, 2013
TEEN CHOICE 2013 will once again break into summer and celebrate the hottest teen icons in television, music, film, sports, fashion, comedy and the web in the choicest, star-studded two-hour event airing live Sunday, August 11 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" leads the TEEN CHOICE 2013 nominees with seven nominations. (more...)
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Michelle Williams and More to Star in FELA! at CTG's Ahmanson Theatre, 4/26-5/5
by BWW
News Desk - May 04, 2013
R&B superstar Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child fame has joined the cast of 'Fela!' The musical, produced by Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, and Stephen and Ruth Hendel, is filled with the exuberant music of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and will be presented from April 26 through May 5, 2013. (more...)
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WE tv L.A. HAIR, HOUSE OF CURVES Premieres
by TV News Desk - May 02, 2013
This June, WE tv puts the spotlight on two fierce and fabulous women who are in the business of making people look good, and who all about their own businesses: Kim Kimble in season two of L.A. HAIR and Kenyatta Jones from the brand-new unscripted series, HOUSE OF CURVES. (more...)
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Photo Flash: Michelle Williams and More Celebrate FELA's Opening in LA
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2013
R&B superstar Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child fame is one of the stars of 'Fela!' The musical, filled with the exuberant music of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, which opened on April 26 in Los Angeles and runs through May 5, 2013. Below, BroadwayWorld has photos of the cast and creative team celebrating opening night! (more...)
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Michelle Williams and More Star in FELA! at CTG's Ahmanson Theatre, Now thru 5/5
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2013
R&B superstar Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child fame has joined the cast of 'Fela!' The musical, produced by Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, and Stephen and Ruth Hendel, is filled with the exuberant music of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and will be presented from tonight, April 26 through May 5, 2013. (more...)
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Enter to Win Tickets to See FELA! Starring Michelle Williams at the Ahmanson!
by Contests - Apr 15, 2013
FELA! is both rave and theatrical wonder. Thanks to Fela's captivating music and the visionary direction and choreography of Tony Award winner Bill T. Jones, this tale of courage, passion and love will shake you: body and soul. BroadwayWorld is giving one lucky reader a chance to win 2 tickets to FELA! on April 28 (1pm performance). Scroll to enter! (more...)
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Kelly Rowland to Release New Album TALK A GOOD GAME this Summer
by BWW News Desk - Apr 09, 2013
Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum superstar KELLY ROWLAND is gearing up to release her fourth full-length solo album, Talk A Good Game [Republic Records], this summer. Already preparing herself for the big Game day, she'll be performing new material live at Elle Magazine's annual prestigious 'Women In Music' event on April 10. (more...)
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