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By Matthew Blank
18 Sep 2009

Production: Fela!, music by Fela Anikulapo Kuti, conceived by Bill T. Jones, Jim Lewis and Stephen Hendel, directed by Bill T. Jones, starring Sahr Ngaujah, Lillias White, Saycon Sengbloh and Kevin Mambo.

Previews: October 19, 2009

Opening: November 23, 2009

Venue: Eugene O'Neill Theatre, 230 West 49th Street, New York, NY 10019

Following an acclaimed engagement at 37 Arts, this exploration of the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti transfers to Broadway. Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies), the musical reveals Kuti's controversial life as an artist and political activist.

Photos by Matthew Blank

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