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Features
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Associated Press
June 12, 2009
FELA! Makes the Move to Broadway Click here for the article
The New York Times
June 12, 2009
Broadway's New Season Click here for the article
Variety
June 12, 2009
FELA! Flying to Broadway Click here for the article
Playbill.com
June 11, 2009
FELA! to Play Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theatre Click here for the article
Broadway.com
June 11, 2009
FELA! to Play Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theatre Click here for the article
Broadway World
June 11, 2009
FELA! to Begin Previews Click here for the article
Theatermania.com
June 11, 2009
FELA! to Play Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theatre Click here for the article
Playbill.com
May 22, 2009
Real Dancing with the Stars Benefit Features FELA! Click here for the article
Broadway World
May 19, 2009
Sahr Wins Obie for Performance Click here for the article
Variety
May 19, 2009
Sahr Wins Obie Award for Performance Click here for the article
Theatermania
May 4, 2009
Sahr at Drama Desk Celebration Click here for the article
Back Stage
May 4, 2009
Fela Wins Lortel Award Click here for the article
BroadwayWorld.com
May 3, 2009
2009 Lortel Awardss Announced Click here for the article
Variety.com
May 3, 2009
Fela, Ruined Top Lortels Click here for the article
Playbill.com
April 27, 2009
Drama Desk Noms Announced Click here for the article
Back Stage
April 21, 2009
Drama League Noms Announced Click here for the article
UPI.com
April 21, 2009
Ten New Musicals Up for Drama League Award Click here for the article
Variety
April 21, 2009
Drama League Unveils Nominees Click here for the article
Playbill.com
April 20, 2009
Revised Fela! Will Have Early Summer Workshop Click here for the article
New York Magazine
December 7, 2008
Fela! Heads the list of 2008's Top Ten Plays Click here for the article
New York Post
September 26, 2008
Hip Hop Help for Fela! Click here for the article
New York Post
September 16, 2008
Good Fela: Soft-spoken Actor Breaks Out as Afrobeat Pioneer Click here for the article
New York Magazine
September 22, 2008
Approval Matrix Click here to read the article.
New York Magazine
September 7, 2008
Nigerian Rhapsody Click here to read the article
Metro
September 3, 2008
African Hearts in Motion for Fela! Click here to read the article
Soundcheck on WNYC
September 2, 2008
The Story of Fela, in Song Click below for listen to the interview
New York Times
August 29, 2008
The Week Ahead Click here to read the article
New York Post
August 29, 2008
B'way Buzzes About Fela! Click here to read the article
New York Press
August 28, 2008
Hey, Fela! Click here to read the article
Time Out New York
August 27, 2008
A Most Happy Fela! Click here to read the article
New York Sun
August 25, 2008
A Theatrical Tribute to Fela Kuti Click here to read the article
Theatermania
August 11, 2008
Loose Lips Click here to read the article
The New York Times
August 6, 2008
Summoning Afrobeat’s Rhythmic, Rebellious Force to the Stage Click here to read the article
Songlines
August/September 2008
The Black President Takes on New York City Click here to read the article (PDF, 2.7MB)
The Wall Street Journal
July 18, 2008
An African Giant's Last Dance Click here to read the article
Fela! on the Blogosphere
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StageWays
June 11, 2009
FELA! Most Happy to Go to Broadway Click here to read the article
NY Times Arts Beat
June 11, 2009
FELA! Musical About Afrobeat King Ascends to Broadway Click here for the article
NY Times ArtsBeat.com
May 4, 2009
Fela Wins Lortel Click here to read the article
Will You Miss Me When I'm Gone?
April 29, 2009
"Where Does Fela! Go From Here? Click here to read the article
BroadwayDaily.com
April 20, 2009
“I'm always excited for an original musical” Click here to read the article
Nigerian Eagle Outfitters
November 5, 2008
"FELA the musical is a provocative hybrid of concert; dance and musical theater" Click here for the article
Illvibe Collective
October 7, 2008
Music is a Weapon Click here for the article
The Listening Room
October 2, 2008
"Fela! plays on emotions, but the entire production feels more like modern art. Beyond that, it really seems to capture the spirit of its muse, the late Fela Kuti." Click here for the article
Sandra Izsadore
September 24, 2008
" . . . you cannot go to that show and come out the same person, if you do then you are already dead." Click here for the article
Sasha Frere Jones
September 24, 2008
Twitter Click here for the post
Severin Newell's Story
September 22, 2008
"I was just blown away by the spirit, music and all-around joy that this new musical ignited in me." Click here for the article
Popmatters
September 22, 2008
" . . .this theatrical piece did a fine job at summating what was a tumultuous, brilliant life." Click here for the article
Rob in the City
September 21, 2008
" . . .it is actually an amazing story and a truly electric piece of theater." Click here for the article
A Day in the Life of a Drama Teacher
September 16, 2008
"You can feel the spirit of all those involved and how much this production means to them." Click here and scroll down
Gawker.com
September 15, 2008
The Melanin Matrix Click here for the article.
Black Feminisms
September 13, 2008
"Jones's production was even better than I'd hoped." Click here to read the article
A Strange Interlude
September 11, 2008
"Fela! is that rare original work that is not only an exceptional theatrical experience: it's an immensely enjoyable evening out. I can't recommend it highly enough." Click here to read the article
My Global Hustle
September 10, 2008
"WOW! I was totally blown away…" Click here to read the article
Quiet Color
September 7, 2008
"If you are a disciple of Fela and an avid Afrobeat fan, or you’ve never heard of him before and simply love good music and dancing, you’ll love this show." Click here to read the article
Broadway and Me
September 6, 2008
Saying Yeah, Yeah to Fela! Click here to read the article
Okayplayer.com
September 4, 2008
"i expect death to be the only reason why you did NOT see this production." Click here to read the article
Paper Mag: Word Up
August 27, 2008
Stage Notes: Fela! Click here to read the article
The Afrofunk Music Forum
August 26, 2008
"Bottom line, this musical sets a new standard for realism & power." Click here to read the article
Midwesterner's Guide to Living in New York
August 25, 2008
For He's a Jolly Good Fela! Click here to read the article
Bill Bragin
August 20, 2008
The Godfather of Soul’s Most Prominent Offspring Click here to read the article
The Black World Today
August 19, 2008
Fela! An Afrobeat from Flawless Click here to read the article
kenjijasper.com
August 19, 2008
And the Beat Goes On . . . Click here to read the article
Gilles Peterson
August 6, 2008
Forget the Lion King I Just Saw Him Click here to read the article
Gary Lucas
August 9, 2008
Lift the Bandstand Click here to read the article