FELA! August 1, 2008
New York, New York
Book by Jim Lewis & Bill T. Jones
Music & Lyrics by Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
Additional Lyrics by Jim Lewis
Arrangements by Aaron Johnson and Antibalas
Based on the life of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
Conceived by Bill T. Jones, Jim Lewis & Steve Hendel
Directed and Choreographed by Bill T. Jones
In this new musical, directed and choreographed by Tony Award® winner Bill T. Jones with a book by Jim Lewis and arrangements by Aaron Johnson and Antibalas, audiences are welcomed 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), Fela! explores his controversial life as artist, political activist and revolutionary musician. Featuring many of Fela's most captivating songs and Bill T. Jones's imaginative staging, this new show is a provocative hybrid of concert, dance and musical theater.
visit the box office at 37 Arts (450 W. 37th Street).
Box Office Opens July 21.
Added by Fumio on July 12, 2008