FELA!

Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Will & Jada Pinkett-Smith present    

FELA!

February 14 - March 4, 2012  

The most critically acclaimed new musical of the season, winner of three 2010 Tony-Awards ®  

His story inspired a nation. His music inspires the world. FELA! tells the true story of the legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, whose soulful Afrobeat rhythms ignited a generation.Motivated by his mother, a civil rights champion, he defied a corrupt and oppressive military government and devoted his life and music to the struggle for freedom and human dignity.FELA! is a triumphant tale of courage, passion and love, featuring Fela Kuti’s captivating music and the visionary direction and choreography of Tony Award winner Bill T. Jones.

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