Fela! The Broadway Musical Comes To DC!

HIS STORY INSPIRED A NATION. HIS MUSIC INSPIRES THE WORLD.

FELA! is the true story of the legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, whose soulful Afrobeat rhythms ignited a generation. Inspired 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.

FELA!

Directed & Choreographed by Bill T. Jones
Produced by Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, Will Smith
and Jada Pinkett Smith
Sep 13 2011—Oct 09 2011

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