![]() ![]() REGIONAL: Virginia Rep: Sister Act and The Wiz (Yellow Brick Road/ Lord High Underling) Virginia Musical Theatre: Catch Me If You Can (Atlanta Doctor), Sister Act and Cinderella Roxy Regional: Ain't Misbehavin ("Andre") West Virginia Public Theatre: Peter & the Starcatcher (Ted) Wintergreen Resort: Joseph. Bennett (Ensemble) is making his OLNEY THEATRE CENTER debut! NATIONAL TOUR: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE! (King Friday/O the Owl). But the accomplishment of this “Fela!” extends beyond its star, to its sound, design, dance, pacing and supporting turns, all synthesized into a show that does the Shrine proud." "It was a win to land Richmond, who has previously played the title character, including as a Broadway alternate and on tour. The Tony Award-winning and Grammy-nominated musical “captures the spirit of rebellion…that dwells within all of us” (The New York Times) in the inspiring true story of one man’s fight against corruption and oppression. After losing his own mother in a dictator’s violent attack, Fela’s final act in Nigeria is to use his iconic music-a spirited blend of traditional African drumming, jazz, and funk-to tell his story of survival and global revolution through Afrobeat and floor-shaking dance. Round House Theatre and Olney Theatre Center combine forces for an epic co-production of the award-winning musical Fela!, the first professional production anywhere in the world since its national tour more than ten years ago.īe transported to 1978, to meet musician, activist, and global superstar Fela Anikulapo Kuti at his farewell show at the Afrika Shrine nightclub in Lagos, Nigeria.
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