FELA!, the joyous dance, theater, music spectacle, has thrilled audiences in three continents. The Tony Award® winner, directed and choreographed by Bill T. Jones explores the extravagant world of Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti. FELA! comes to the Merriam Theater following its sold-out run at London's prestigious National Theatre where The Guardian's Michael Billington exclaimed, 'It breaks down conventional barriers between stage and auditorium and joins passion and politics. The dancing is ecstatic, the music lifts the spirits, and the stage is alive with movement.' After Ben Brantley of the New York Times raved, 'There should be dancing in the streets!' Bill T. Jones earned a Tony Award® for Best Choreographer. He was also given the Astaire Award and received a 2010 Kennedy Center Honor along with Oprah Winfrey.'THE HOT (AND SERIOUSLY COOL) ENERGY that comes from the musical gospel preached by the title character of FELA! Feels as if it could stretch easily to the borders of Manhattan and then across a river or two. There should be dancing in the streets!' - Ben Brantley, New York Times
Merriam Theater
Tuesday, March 12 7:30pm
Wednesday, March 13 7:30pm
Thursday, March 14 7:30pm
Friday, March 15 8pm
Saturday, March 16 2pm
Saturday, March 16 8pm
Sunday, March 17 1pm
Sunday, March 17 6:30pm
"FELA!"
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