Fela! The Musical - Musical

Fela!, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Bill T. Jones, welcomes audiences 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), the musical explores Kuti's controversial life as artist, political activist and revolutionary musician.

Fela! features a multi-cultural cast led by Sahr Ngaujah (recipient of an Obie Award for his performance in the title role Off- Broadway) and Kevin Mambo (MTC’s Ruined), alternating in the role of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Tony Award-winner Lillias White plays Funmilayo Ransome Kuti (Fela’s mother) and Saycon Sengbloh (Hair) plays Sandra, Kuti’s love interest.

For more information on the life of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti please visit http://felaonbroadway.com/more.php.

Finding Depth in Fela’s Women (NY Times)
The women of the Broadway musical Fela! see their characters as integral parts of the complex and contradictory tale of the man who inspired the musical.

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Venue:
Eugene O'Neill Theatre
230 West 49th Street (Between Broadway and 8th Avenue)
New York NY 10019

Running Time:
2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15 minute intermission

Audience:
May be inappropriate for 12 and under. (Strong language; Adult subject matter.)
Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.

Cast Members:
Sahr Ngaujah, Kevin Mambo, Lillias White, Saycon Sengbloh, Corey Baker, Hettie Vyrine Barnhill, Lauren De Veaux, Nicole Chantal DeWeever, Elasea Douglas, Rujeko Dumbutshena, Catherine Foster, Aimee Graham Wodobode, Rasaan-Elijah “Talu” Green, Shaneeka Harrell, Abena Koomson, Ismael Kouyaté, Gelan Lambert, Farai Malianga, Shakira Marshall, Afi McClendon, Adesola Osakalumi, Jeffrey Page, Daniel Soto, Jill Vallery, Iris Wilson, J.L. Williams

Upcoming week's performances

Tue.Feb.9	7:00PM
Wed.Feb.10	2:00PM
Wed.Feb.10	8:00PM
Thu.Feb.11	8:00PM
Fri.Feb.12	8:00PM
Sat.Feb.13	2:00PM
Sat.Feb.13	8:00PM
Sun.Feb.14	3:00PM

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