Every weekend I'm going to post some of the youtube clips that I come across that I especially love -- those that give me goosebumps, touch my heart or make me laugh. Missed the Broadway pro…
On January 2, Fela, the multi-Tony Award-winning Broadway musical about the music and life of the revolutionary musician and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, ended it's run at the Eugene O'Neil…
Fela may soon be headed to Nigeria, according to the New York Times. The move was originally reported in June, when it was announced that FELA has been asked by officials at the Nigerian Min…
The shuttered Broadway show "Fela" may be headed to Nigeria, the country that inspirated the show.
The shuttered Broadway show "Fela" may be headed to Nigeria, the country that inspirated the show.
Fela, the new musical based on the life and music of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, opened on Broadway at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre 230 West 49…
After a run of over a year, the Broadway curtain falls on Fela! Jan. 2. Star Sahr Ngaujah is currently playing the world renowned Afrobeat superstar Fela Kuti in the West End production, wh…
The National Theatre production of Fela!, the musical celebrating the life of Nigerian musician and activist Fela Kuti, will be broadcast around the U.K. and the world as part of the NT Live…
Shawn Jay-Z Carter and Will amp Jada Pinkett Smith present Fela, the multi-Tony Award-winning Broadway musical about the music and life of the revolutionary musician and activist Fela Anikul…
National Theatre Live continues its season with the award-winning Broadway and London production of FELA starring Sahr Ngaujah 2010 Tony Award nominee for Best Actor Obie Award directed amp …
On January 13th, National Theatre Live will broadcast a live performance of the award-winning production FELA! Starring original Broadway star Sahr Ngaujah Directed & Choreographed by To…
National Theatre Live continues its season with the award-winning Broadway and London production of FELA starring Sahr Ngaujah 2010 Tony Award nominee for Best Actor Obie Award directed amp …
New York-area venues, as well as national encore dates, have been announced for the previously reported NT Live presentation of the musical Fela! on January 13. Among the New York City thea…
The award-winning Broadway musical Fela, Harlems Hue Man Bookstore and the Arts and Entertainment Task Force of the National Association of Black Journalists NABJ have joined forces to bring…
FELA!, Hue Man Bookstore and the Arts and Entertainment Task Force of the National Association of Black Journalists present TELLING OUR STORIES: A Performance, Conversation and Book Signin…
Best-selling author Terry McMillan will join the cast of Broadway's Fela!, performing at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, for a post-show discussion following the Saturday, December 4, …
The award-winning Broadway musical Fela, Harlems Hue Man Bookstore and the Arts and Entertainment Task Force of the National Association of Black Journalists NABJ have joined forces to bring…
No governments are shaken by Snow Patrol; the FBI has no interest in Gary Barlow. Where are today's political popstars?Winter's come early and people are dreaming of escape. Those who fancy …
Fela, recipient of three 2010 Tony Awards including Best Choreography, will celebrate its One Year Anniversary on Broadway on Tuesday, November 23 7pm at the Eugene ONeill Theatre 230 West …
Michelle Obama is getting to be the First Lady of Broadway.The First Lady and six girlfriends took in a performance Thursday night of the musical "Fela!" produced by Stephen and Ruth Hendel …
Olivier; Young Vic; Almeida; all LondonIt has got audiences on their feet applauding at the National. It has the stalls attempting, if not a full pelvic thrust, at least a flaccid twinge. An…
Michelle Obama and friends see 'Fela!' on Broadway
The audience at Thursday's performance of "Fela!" on Broadway got an extra thrill when an unannounced guest arrived -- the first lady.
Arrangers Aaron Johnson and Jordan McLean have worked wonders with medleys and mash-ups of Kuti's songs so that musical matters never seem rushed or filleted, writes Ian Shuttleworth
First Lady Michelle Obama got a standing ovation as she arrived for a performance of Fela. Later, she got a second ovation, along with shouts of "We love you!" and "We love your husband!"