Producers Shawn Jay Z Carter, Will amp Jada Pinkett Smith, Ruth amp Stephen Hendel, Ahmir Questlove Thompson and The National Theatre of Great Britain today announced the return of the critically acclaimed, award-winning production of Fela, currently on a multi-city world tour, for a limited run of 32 performances Only at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre 302 West 45th Street from July 9 August 4. Exploring the extravagant world of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, this provocative hybrid of dance, theatre, music, biography and a party like no-other is directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Bill T. Jones, with a book by Jim Lewis and Bill T. Jones. The world renowned Antibalas and other members of the NYC Afrobeat community, under the direction of Aaron Johnson, again perform Kutis rousing music live onstage. Recipient of three 2010 Tony Awards Best Choreography, Best Costumes, Best Sound Design, Fela, featuring the music and lyrics by Fela Kuti, was conceived by Bill T. Jones,...
- 6/11/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
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