Fela news.
Jay-Z and Will & Jada Pinkett Smith Join FELA! Producing Team
2009-11-16 16:41:45 from BWW News Desk
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| Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Will & Jada Pinkett Smith have enthusiastically joined the producing team of Fela!, the new Broadway musical based on the life and music of African composer and performer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, marking the first Broadway production that these entertainment icons have presented. more » |
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Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter and Will & Jada Pinkett Smith Join FELA! Producing Team
2009-11-16 15:45:11 from BWW News Desk
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| Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Will & Jada Pinkett Smith have enthusiastically joined the producing team of Fela!, the new Broadway musical based on the life and music of African composer and performer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, marking the first Broadway production that these entertainment icons have presented. more » |
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RIALTO CHATTER: FELA! Opening Night to be Changed for Celebrities?
2009-10-30 17:15:40 from Rialto Chatter
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| 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. more » |
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Photo Flash: FELA! Begins Broadway Previews 10/19
2009-10-19 13:06:35 from BWW News Desk
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| As previously announced, Fela!, the new musical based on the life and music of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, will arrive on Broadway at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street). Performances commence tonight, Monday, October 19 with an official opening set for Monday, November 23. more » |
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Rush Tickets Available For FELA!, Policies Announced For Preview And Regular Run
2009-10-16 16:32:11 from BWW News Desk
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| The producers of Fela!, the new musical based on the life and music of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, have announced the policy for general rush tickets to this new musical which will begin performances at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street) on Monday, October 19. more » |
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Photo Coverage: FELA! Meets the Press
2009-09-28 00:16:08 from BWW News Desk
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| Tony winning director and choreographer Bill T. Jones welcomed the press on Wednesday, September 23 to Theater A at 37 Arts as he introduced his Fela! cast, including stars Sahr Ngaujah, Kevin Mambo, Tony winner Lillias White, and the always stunning Saycon Sengbloh. more » |
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HAIR's Saycon Sengbloh Will Join Bdwy's FELA!, Previews Begin 10/19
2009-08-30 14:31:32 from BWW News Desk
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| Fela!, the critically acclaimed musical that had audiences on their feet during its world premiere last summer at Off-Broadway?s 37 Arts, will arrive on Broadway this fall where it begins performances at the Eugene O?Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street) on Monday, October 19. The official opening is set for Monday, November 23. more » |
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Lillias White Joins Bdwy's FELA!, Previews 10/19
2009-08-13 17:32:11 from BWW News Desk
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| TonyŽ Award-winner Lillias White will join the cast of Fela!, the new Broadway musical based on the life and music of African composer and performer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, playing the role of the iconic artist's mother, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti. more » |
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