Disney Channel Announces 'Let It Shine - Rap Battle Edition,' 6/30
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 30, 2012
Disney Channel has announced 'Let It Shine - Rap Battle Edition,' premiering SATURDAY, JUNE 30 (7:30 p.m., ET/PT), on Disney Channel. Lyrics from the movie's songs, featuring a mix of rap, hip-hop and gospel music performed by stars Tyler James Williams, Coco Jones and Brandon Mychal Smith, will appear on screen throughout the telecast.
Disney Channel Announces 'Let It Shine - Rap Battle Edition,' 6/30
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 29, 2012
Disney Channel has announced 'Let It Shine - Rap Battle Edition,' premiering SATURDAY, JUNE 30 (7:30 p.m., ET/PT), on Disney Channel. Lyrics from the movie's songs, featuring a mix of rap, hip-hop and gospel music performed by stars Tyler James Williams, Coco Jones and Brandon Mychal Smith, will appear on screen throughout the telecast.
STAGE TUBE: First Look: Video for Disney's LET IT SHINE Soundtrack
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 12, 2012
Disney Channel's original movie LET IS SHINE is premiering on Friday June 15th. . Watch the videos to 'Guardian Angel' by Tyler James Williams and Coco Jones, 'What I Said' by Coco Jones and the LET IT SHINE official on air spot below!
Disney Channel's Original Movie LET IT SHINE to Premiere 6/15
by Caryn Robbins - May 24, 2012
The classic Cyrano de Bergerac story, re-imagined and set in the contemporary world of hip-hop, rap and gospel music, is told in the Disney Channel Original Movie LET IT SHINE, premiering FRIDAY, JUNE 15 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT).
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - Disney Channel's Original Movie LET IS SHINE, Premiering 6/15
by Caryn Robbins - May 23, 2012
A rousing, modern day story inspired by the ghostwritten love letters of Cyrano de Bergerac, LET IT SHINE is set in the world of hip-hop, rap and gospel music and expresses the importance of staying true to oneself. The movie premieres June 15, 2012 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) as part of the popular Disney Channel Original Movie franchise.
RIALTO CHATTER: FELA! Opening Night to be Changed for Celebrities?
by Rialto Chatter - Oct 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. Producers want to include Jay-Z and the Smiths in order to increase publicity for the show and to allow them to be recognized for their investment.
FELA! to Begin Previews at Eugene O'Neill Theatre October 19
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2009
The New York Times is reporting that Fela!, Bill T. Jones' electric and emotional musical about Nigerian political activist and Afrobeat creator Fela Kuti, is coming to Broadway to the Eugene O'Neill theatre with previews to begin October 19th and an opening night for September 23rd.
FELA! to Begin Previews at Eugene O'Neill Theatre October 19
by Robert Diamond - Jun 11, 2009
The New York Times is reporting that Fela!, Bill T. Jones' electric and emotional musical about Nigerian political activist and Afrobeat creator Fela Kuti, is coming to Broadway to the Eugene O'Neill theatre with previews to begin October 19th and an opening night for September 23rd.
RIALTO CHATTER: FELA! Close To Bringing The Beat To Broadway
by Eddie Varley - May 22, 2009
The New York Post's Michael Riedel is reporting that Fela!, Bill T. Jones' electric and emotional musical about Nigerian political activist and Afrobeat creator Fela Kuti, is coming to Broadway in October to the Eugene O'Neill.
Fela! Concludes Extended Off-Broadway Run Today, 10/5
by Eddie Varley - Oct 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 - Sep 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 West 37th Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues
Lewis and Jones Team Up For 'Fela!' at 37 Arts
by BWW News Desk - Sep 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 - Aug 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 - Jun 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. Directed and choreographed by Tony® Award winner Bill T. Jones (Spring Awakening) with a book by Jim Lewis and Bill T. Jones, Fela! will feature Kuti's rousing music performed live onstage by Antibalas and other members of the New York Afrobeat community.
