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This is music that gets into your bloodstream, setting off vibrations youll live with for days to come...

Ben Brantley, New York Times

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Fela! explores 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 reveals Kuti's controversial life as artist, political activist and musician.

Conceived by Bill T. Jones, Jim Lewis & Stephen Hendel, Fela! explores the life of Nigerian artist/activist/composer-performer Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

Dates
Previews from: 19th October 2009
Opens: 23rd November 2009
Closes: Open-Ended

Audience:May be inappropriate for 12 and under. (Strong language and adult subject matter) Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted into the Eugene O'Neill Theater.

Run Time: Two hours and 15 minutes with one 15 minute intermission

Show Times

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Matinee	-	-	-	-	-	2 pm	-
Evening	8 pm	8 pm	8 pm	8 pm	8 pm	8 pm	-

Beginning November 23: Tuesday @7pm
Wednesday - Friday @8pm
Saturday @2 and 8pm
Sunday @2 and 7pm

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