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Review - Fela!: You Can't Stop The Afrobeat

Review - Fela!: You Can't Stop The Afrobeat

by Kristin Salaky — September 8, 2008

The only negative thing I'll say about Fela!, the Off-Broadway docu-musical inspired by the life of Nigerian political activist and musical revolutionary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, is that it never engaged this martini-swilling Manhattanite who entered the theatre unschooled in the culture and politics of

RIALTO CHATTER: FELA! Opening Night to be Changed for Celebrities?

RIALTO CHATTER: FELA! Opening Night to be Changed for Celebrities?

by Rialto Chatter — October 30, 2009

The New York Times is reporting that producers are considering changing the opening night of the new Broadway musical FELA! in order to accommodate the schedules of contributing celebrities, including rapper Jay-Z and movie and television stars Will and Jada Pinckett Smith.

Fela! Concludes Extended Off-Broadway Run Today, 10/5

Fela! Concludes Extended Off-Broadway Run Today, 10/5

by Eddie Varley — October 5, 2008

The world premiere of Fela!, a new musical based on the life of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti, will play the final performance of its extended run Sunday, October 5th at 37 Arts (450 West 37th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues.

Fela! Will Extend Its Off-Broadway Run Through 10/4

by Faetra Petillo — September 12, 2008

Ruth & Stephen Hendel and Roy Gabay announced today that, due to overwhelming popular demand, the world premiere of Fela!, a new musical based on the life of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has extended its run through Saturday, October 4 at 37 Arts (450

Lewis and Jones Team Up For 'Fela!' at 37 Arts

by BWW News Desk — September 4, 2008

Ruth & Stephen Hendel and Roy Gabay present the world premiere of Fela!, a new musical based on the life of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

Lewis and Jones Team Up For 'Fela!' at 37 Arts

by Faetra Petillo — August 21, 2008

Ruth & Stephen Hendel and Roy Gabay present the world premiere of Fela!, a new musical based on the life of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

Bill T. Jones to Direct New Musical 'Fela!'

by BWW News Desk — June 23, 2008

Ruth & Stephen Hendel and Roy Gabay present the world premiere of Fela!, a new musical based on the life of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti.


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