Fela! is on tour and hits the Al Hirschfeld Theater in New York, NY, showing until 4 Aug 2012.
Fela! explores the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies), the musical reveals Kuti's controversial life as artist, political activist and musician.
Conceived by Bill T. Jones, Jim Lewis & Stephen Hendel, Fela! explores the life of Nigerian artist/activist/composer-performer Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

Dates

Opening night: 9 July 2012
Booking through until: 4 August 2012

Audience

May be inappropriate for 12 and under. (Strong language and adult subject matter) Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted into the theater.

Run time

2 hours and 15 minutes with one 15 minute intermission.

FELA!

This is music that gets into your bloodstream, setting off vibrations you'll live with for days to come...   

  SOURCE--->Ben Brantley, New York Times[newyorkcitytheatre.com]