Tag Archives: Fela Anikulapo Kuti

Farewell to Lillias White as FELA! Welcomes Patti LaBelle

Posted on September 12, 2010 by David Fick

Today will see Lillias White give her last two performances as Funmilayo Anikulapo-Kuti, the mother of the titular character in the hit Broadway musical, Fela! White has been with the show since its Broadway opening on 19 October 2009 and … Continue reading →

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FELA! Cast Album Available for Pre-Order

Posted on May 20, 2010 by David Fick

The original cast recording of Fela!, the new jukebox bio-musical chronicling the life of Nigerian activist-muso Fela Anikulapo-Kuti will be released in June and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. With 16 funky Afrobeat tracks and a super performance … Continue reading →

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Lillias White in FELA!

Posted on December 23, 2009 by David Fick

According to just about all of the critics, seasoned musical theatre singer-sctress Lillias White is currently delivering a stunning performance in the role of Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s mother, Funmilayo, embracing both the Pan-African performance style and the conventions of a … Continue reading →

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New FELA! Producers

Posted on November 17, 2009 by David Fick

Fela! has added a few new producers to the mix: Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith and Jay-Z. Super news for the musical that opens next week, and which promises to take audiences on a fascinating trip through the life story … Continue reading →

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FELA! Casting News

Posted on August 13, 2009 by David Fick

Although the complete cast of Broadway’s Fela! has not yet been announced, casting for two of the principle roles has been made known. Sahr Ngaujah, who starred as Off-Broadway’s Fela Anikulapo Kuti, will repeat his duties in the Broadway production … Continue reading →

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FELA! on Broadway

Posted on June 11, 2009 by David Fick

Fela! will be opening on Broadway later this year. I must admit I haven’t particularly followed the show’s journey prior to this announcement, but it looks as though Fela! might become one of the major musicals of this season – … Continue reading →

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