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Fela!
Musical
Original
Broadway
Opening Date
Nov 23, 2009
Closing Date
Jan 02, 2011
1st Preview
Oct 19, 2009
1st Preview
Oct 19, 2009
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34
Performances
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Open Date: Nov 23, 2009
Close Date: Jan 02, 2011
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Theatres
Eugene O'Neill Theatre
(Nov 23, 2009 - Jan 02, 2011)
Setting
Fela's Shrine in Lagos, Nigeria. Several months after the death of Funmilayo, Fela's mother.
People
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Theatre Owned / Operated by
Jujamcyn Theaters (Jordan Roth: President; Paul Libin: Producing Director; Jack Viertel: Creative Director)
Produced by
Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter
,
Will & Jada Pinkett Smith
,
Ruth and Stephen Hendel
,
Roy Gabay
,
Sony Pictures Entertainment
,
Edward Tyler Nahem
,
Slava Smolokowski
,
Ken Greiner & Chip Meyrelles
,
Douglas G. Smith
,
Steve Semlitz/Cathy Glaser
,
Daryl Roth/True Love Productions
,
Susan Dietz/Mort Swinsky
and
Knitting Factory Entertainment
; Associate Producer:
Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
Book by
Jim Lewis
and
Bill T. Jones
; Music by
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
; Lyrics by
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
; Based on the life of
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
; Conceived by
Bill T. Jones
,
Jim Lewis
and
Stephen Hendel
; Additional music by
Aaron Johnson
,
Jordan McLean
,
E.T. Mensah
,
John Coltrane
,
Chano Pozo
and
James Brown
; Additional lyrics by
Jim Lewis
,
James Brown
and
Bill T. Jones
; Musical Director:
Aaron Johnson
; Music orchestrated by
Aaron Johnson
; Music arranged by
Aaron Johnson
Directed by
Bill T. Jones
; Choreographed by
Bill T. Jones
; Associate Director:
Niegel Smith
; Associate Choreographer:
Maija Garcia
Scenic Design by
Marina Draghici
; Costume Design by
Marina Draghici
; Lighting Design by
Robert Wierzel
; Sound Design by
Robert Kaplowitz
; Projection Design by
Peter Nigrini
; Hair and Wig Design by
Cookie Jordan
; Make-Up Design by
Cookie Jordan
; Associate Scenic Design:
Timothy R. Mackabee
,
Wilson Chin
and
Katheryn Monthei
; Associate Costume Design:
Amy Clark
; Associate Lighting Design:
Paul Hackenmueller
; Associate Sound Design:
Jessica Paz
; Associate Projection Design:
C. Andrew Bauer
and
Dan Scully
; Assistant Costume Design:
Mike Floyd
; Assistant Lighting Design:
G. Benjamin Swope
; Assistant Sound Design:
John Emmett O'Brien
General Manager:
Roy Gabay
; Company Manager:
Daniel Kuney
and
Chris Aniello
Technical Supervisor:
Hudson Theatrical Associates
; Associate Tech. Suprvr:
Jay Janicki
and
John Tiggeloven
; Production Stage Manager:
Jon Goldman
; Stage Manager:
Linda Marvel
; Assistant Stage Mgr:
Hilary Austin
Musical Supervisor:
Aaron Johnson
; Musical Coordinator:
Michael Keller
; Conducted by
Aaron Johnson
; Assistant Conductor:
Greg Gonzalez
; Trombone/Keyboard:
Aaron Johnson
; Drums/Percussion:
Greg Gonzalez
; Trumpet:
Jordan McLean
; Bass/Keyboards/Percussion:
Jeremy Wilms
; Guitar/Percussion:
Oren Bloedow
and
Ricardo Quinones
; Percussion:
Yoshihiro Takemasa
and
Dylan Fusillo
; Baritone Saxophone/Percussion:
Alex Harding
; Tenor Saxophone/Percussion/Featured Saxophone Soloist:
Stuart Bogie
; Music Contractor:
Michael Keller
Casting:
Mungioli Theatricals
; General Press Representative:
Richard Kornberg & Associates
; Advertising & New Media Services:
Art Meets Commerce
,
Jim Glaub
and
Crystal Chase
; Marketing:
HHC Marketing
and
Walk Tall Girl Productions
; Dance Captain:
Jill M. Vallery
and
Daniel Soto
; Photographer:
Monique Carboni
Kevin Mambo
Broadway Debut
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
Alternate
Sahr Ngaujah
Broadway Debut
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
Oct 19, 2009 - Oct 10, 2010
Saycon Sengbloh
Sandra
Lillias White
Funmilayo
Oct 19, 2009 - Sep 12, 2010
Anne V. Andre
Ensemble
Corey Baker
Ensemble
Hettie Vyrine Barnhill
Ensemble
Lauren De Veaux
Ensemble
Nicole Chantal de Weever
Ensemble
Rujeko Dumbutshena
Ensemble
Rasaan Elijah "Talu" Green
Ensemble
Shaneeka Harrell
Ensemble
Ismael Kouyaté
African Chanter
Geraldo Piño
Braiman
Orisha
Ensemble
Gelan Lambert
J.K. Braiman
Tap Dancer
Egungun
Ensemble
Shakira Marshall
Ensemble
Afi McClendon
Ensemble
Maia McKinney
Ensemble
Adesola Osakalumi
Ensemble
Jeffrey Page
Ensemble
Daniel Soto
Ensemble
Jill M. Vallery
Ensemble
Iris Wilson
Ensemble
Aimee Graham Wodobode
Ensemble
Swings:
Catherine Foster
,
Abena Koomson
,
Farai Malianga
and
J.L. Williams
Understudies:
Elasea Douglas
(Sandra),
Abena Koomson
(Funmilayo) and
Adesola Osakalumi
(Fela Anikulapo-Kuti)
Eugene O'Neill Theatre
(Nov 23, 2009 - Jan 02, 2011)
Stage Manager:
Hilary Austin
(Jul 05, 2010 - ?); Production Stage Manager:
Linda Marvel
(circa. Oct 2010 - ?); Assistant Stage Mgr:
Lori M. Doyle
(Aug 04, 2010 - Nov 21, 2010),
Laurie Goldfeder
(Nov 23, 2010 - ?) and
Neil Krasnow
(Apr 06, 2010 - Nov 06, 2010); Production Supervisor:
Linda Marvel
(Jul 05, 2010 - ?)
Cast
Patti LaBelle
Funmilayo
Sep 14, 2010 - Jan 02, 2011
Swing:
Justin Prescott
Songs
music by
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
; lyrics by
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
(Unless otherwise noted)
Act 1
Sung By
Everything Scatter
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Company
Iba Orisa
Ismael, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Company
Medzi Medzi
(music by
E.T. Mensah
)
Company and Band
Mr. Syms
(music by
John Coltrane
)
Company and Band
Manteca
(music by
Chano Pozo
)
Company and Band
I Got the Feeling
(music by
James Brown
; lyrics by
James Brown
)
Ismael and Company
Originality/Yellow Fever
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Company
Trouble Sleep
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Funmilayo and Company
Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Funmilayo and Company
Lover
(lyrics by
Jim Lewis
)
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Sandra
Upside Down
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Sandra and Company
Expensive Shit
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Company
Pipeline
(lyrics by
Jim Lewis
)
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Company
I.T.T. (International Thief Thief)
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Company
Kere Kay
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Company
Act 2
Sung By
Water No Get Enemy
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Sandra and Company
Egbe Mio
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Queens and Funmilayo
Shuffering and Shmiling
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Queens
Zombie
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Company
Trouble Sleep
(Reprise)
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Funmilayo and Queens
Na Poi
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Queens
Sorrow Tears and Blood
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Company
Iba Orisa/Shakara
Company and Band
Rain
(music by
Aaron Johnson
and
Jordan McLean
; lyrics by
Bill T. Jones
and
Jim Lewis
)
Funmilayo and Company
Coffin for Head of State
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Company
Kere Kay
(Reprise)
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Company
Awards
Tony Award®
Best Musical
2010 Nominee
Produced by
Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter
,
Will & Jada Pinkett Smith
,
Ruth and Stephen Hendel
,
Roy Gabay
,
Sony Pictures Entertainment
,
Edward Tyler Nahem
,
Slava Smolokowski
,
Ken Greiner & Chip Meyrelles
,
Douglas G. Smith
,
Steve Semlitz/Cathy Glaser
,
Daryl Roth/True Love Productions
,
Susan Dietz/Mort Swinsky
and
Knitting Factory Entertainment
Best Book of a Musical
2010 Nominee
Book by
Jim Lewis
and
Bill T. Jones
Best Actor in a Musical
2010 Nominee
Sahr Ngaujah
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
2010 Nominee
Lillias White
Best Choreography
2010 Winner
Choreographed by
Bill T. Jones
Best Direction of a Musical
2010 Nominee
Directed by
Bill T. Jones
Best Orchestrations
2010 Nominee
Music orchestrated by
Aaron Johnson
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
2010 Nominee
Scenic Design by
Marina Draghici
Best Costume Design of a Musical
2010 Winner
Costume Design by
Marina Draghici
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
2010 Nominee
Lighting Design by
Robert Wierzel
Best Sound Design of a Musical
2010 Winner
Sound Design by
Robert Kaplowitz
Theatre World
Award
2010 Recipient
Sahr Ngaujah
Statistics
Season:
2010-11
2009-10
View Graph
Week Ending
Gross
% Gross Pot.
Attendance
% Capacity
# Previews
# Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of
The Broadway League
.
Fela! Statistics
2010-11 Season
2009-10 Season
GROSS
ATTENDANCE
Gross
Week Ending
Attendance
Week Ending
People
Songs
Awards
Statistics
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Theatre Owned / Operated by
Jujamcyn Theaters (Jordan Roth: President; Paul Libin: Producing Director; Jack Viertel: Creative Director)
Produced by
Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter
,
Will & Jada Pinkett Smith
,
Ruth and Stephen Hendel
,
Roy Gabay
,
Sony Pictures Entertainment
,
Edward Tyler Nahem
,
Slava Smolokowski
,
Ken Greiner & Chip Meyrelles
,
Douglas G. Smith
,
Steve Semlitz/Cathy Glaser
,
Daryl Roth/True Love Productions
,
Susan Dietz/Mort Swinsky
and
Knitting Factory Entertainment
; Associate Producer:
Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
Book by
Jim Lewis
and
Bill T. Jones
; Music by
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
; Lyrics by
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
; Based on the life of
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
; Conceived by
Bill T. Jones
,
Jim Lewis
and
Stephen Hendel
; Additional music by
Aaron Johnson
,
Jordan McLean
,
E.T. Mensah
,
John Coltrane
,
Chano Pozo
and
James Brown
; Additional lyrics by
Jim Lewis
,
James Brown
and
Bill T. Jones
; Musical Director:
Aaron Johnson
; Music orchestrated by
Aaron Johnson
; Music arranged by
Aaron Johnson
Directed by
Bill T. Jones
; Choreographed by
Bill T. Jones
; Associate Director:
Niegel Smith
; Associate Choreographer:
Maija Garcia
Scenic Design by
Marina Draghici
; Costume Design by
Marina Draghici
; Lighting Design by
Robert Wierzel
; Sound Design by
Robert Kaplowitz
; Projection Design by
Peter Nigrini
; Hair and Wig Design by
Cookie Jordan
; Make-Up Design by
Cookie Jordan
; Associate Scenic Design:
Timothy R. Mackabee
,
Wilson Chin
and
Katheryn Monthei
; Associate Costume Design:
Amy Clark
; Associate Lighting Design:
Paul Hackenmueller
; Associate Sound Design:
Jessica Paz
; Associate Projection Design:
C. Andrew Bauer
and
Dan Scully
; Assistant Costume Design:
Mike Floyd
; Assistant Lighting Design:
G. Benjamin Swope
; Assistant Sound Design:
John Emmett O'Brien
General Manager:
Roy Gabay
; Company Manager:
Daniel Kuney
and
Chris Aniello
Technical Supervisor:
Hudson Theatrical Associates
; Associate Tech. Suprvr:
Jay Janicki
and
John Tiggeloven
; Production Stage Manager:
Jon Goldman
; Stage Manager:
Linda Marvel
; Assistant Stage Mgr:
Hilary Austin
Musical Supervisor:
Aaron Johnson
; Musical Coordinator:
Michael Keller
; Conducted by
Aaron Johnson
; Assistant Conductor:
Greg Gonzalez
; Trombone/Keyboard:
Aaron Johnson
; Drums/Percussion:
Greg Gonzalez
; Trumpet:
Jordan McLean
; Bass/Keyboards/Percussion:
Jeremy Wilms
; Guitar/Percussion:
Oren Bloedow
and
Ricardo Quinones
; Percussion:
Yoshihiro Takemasa
and
Dylan Fusillo
; Baritone Saxophone/Percussion:
Alex Harding
; Tenor Saxophone/Percussion/Featured Saxophone Soloist:
Stuart Bogie
; Music Contractor:
Michael Keller
Casting:
Mungioli Theatricals
; General Press Representative:
Richard Kornberg & Associates
; Advertising & New Media Services:
Art Meets Commerce
,
Jim Glaub
and
Crystal Chase
; Marketing:
HHC Marketing
and
Walk Tall Girl Productions
; Dance Captain:
Jill M. Vallery
and
Daniel Soto
; Photographer:
Monique Carboni
Kevin Mambo
Broadway Debut
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
Alternate
Sahr Ngaujah
Broadway Debut
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
Oct 19, 2009 - Oct 10, 2010
Saycon Sengbloh
Sandra
Lillias White
Funmilayo
Oct 19, 2009 - Sep 12, 2010
Anne V. Andre
Ensemble
Corey Baker
Ensemble
Hettie Vyrine Barnhill
Ensemble
Lauren De Veaux
Ensemble
Nicole Chantal de Weever
Ensemble
Rujeko Dumbutshena
Ensemble
Rasaan Elijah "Talu" Green
Ensemble
Shaneeka Harrell
Ensemble
Ismael Kouyaté
African Chanter
Geraldo Piño
Braiman
Orisha
Ensemble
Gelan Lambert
J.K. Braiman
Tap Dancer
Egungun
Ensemble
Shakira Marshall
Ensemble
Afi McClendon
Ensemble
Maia McKinney
Ensemble
Adesola Osakalumi
Ensemble
Jeffrey Page
Ensemble
Daniel Soto
Ensemble
Jill M. Vallery
Ensemble
Iris Wilson
Ensemble
Aimee Graham Wodobode
Ensemble
Swings:
Catherine Foster
,
Abena Koomson
,
Farai Malianga
and
J.L. Williams
Understudies:
Elasea Douglas
(Sandra),
Abena Koomson
(Funmilayo) and
Adesola Osakalumi
(Fela Anikulapo-Kuti)
Eugene O'Neill Theatre
(Nov 23, 2009 - Jan 02, 2011)
Stage Manager:
Hilary Austin
(Jul 05, 2010 - ?); Production Stage Manager:
Linda Marvel
(circa. Oct 2010 - ?); Assistant Stage Mgr:
Lori M. Doyle
(Aug 04, 2010 - Nov 21, 2010),
Laurie Goldfeder
(Nov 23, 2010 - ?) and
Neil Krasnow
(Apr 06, 2010 - Nov 06, 2010); Production Supervisor:
Linda Marvel
(Jul 05, 2010 - ?)
Cast
Patti LaBelle
Funmilayo
Sep 14, 2010 - Jan 02, 2011
Swing:
Justin Prescott
music by
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
; lyrics by
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
(Unless otherwise noted)
Act 1
Sung By
Everything Scatter
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Company
Iba Orisa
Ismael, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Company
Medzi Medzi
(music by
E.T. Mensah
)
Company and Band
Mr. Syms
(music by
John Coltrane
)
Company and Band
Manteca
(music by
Chano Pozo
)
Company and Band
I Got the Feeling
(music by
James Brown
; lyrics by
James Brown
)
Ismael and Company
Originality/Yellow Fever
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Company
Trouble Sleep
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Funmilayo and Company
Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Funmilayo and Company
Lover
(lyrics by
Jim Lewis
)
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Sandra
Upside Down
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Sandra and Company
Expensive Shit
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Company
Pipeline
(lyrics by
Jim Lewis
)
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Company
I.T.T. (International Thief Thief)
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Company
Kere Kay
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Company
Act 2
Sung By
Water No Get Enemy
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Sandra and Company
Egbe Mio
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Queens and Funmilayo
Shuffering and Shmiling
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Queens
Zombie
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Company
Trouble Sleep
(Reprise)
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Funmilayo and Queens
Na Poi
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Queens
Sorrow Tears and Blood
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Company
Iba Orisa/Shakara
Company and Band
Rain
(music by
Aaron Johnson
and
Jordan McLean
; lyrics by
Bill T. Jones
and
Jim Lewis
)
Funmilayo and Company
Coffin for Head of State
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Company
Kere Kay
(Reprise)
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Company
Tony Award®
Best Musical
2010 Nominee
Produced by
Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter
,
Will & Jada Pinkett Smith
,
Ruth and Stephen Hendel
,
Roy Gabay
,
Sony Pictures Entertainment
,
Edward Tyler Nahem
,
Slava Smolokowski
,
Ken Greiner & Chip Meyrelles
,
Douglas G. Smith
,
Steve Semlitz/Cathy Glaser
,
Daryl Roth/True Love Productions
,
Susan Dietz/Mort Swinsky
and
Knitting Factory Entertainment
Best Book of a Musical
2010 Nominee
Book by
Jim Lewis
and
Bill T. Jones
Best Actor in a Musical
2010 Nominee
Sahr Ngaujah
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
2010 Nominee
Lillias White
Best Choreography
2010 Winner
Choreographed by
Bill T. Jones
Best Direction of a Musical
2010 Nominee
Directed by
Bill T. Jones
Best Orchestrations
2010 Nominee
Music orchestrated by
Aaron Johnson
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
2010 Nominee
Scenic Design by
Marina Draghici
Best Costume Design of a Musical
2010 Winner
Costume Design by
Marina Draghici
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
2010 Nominee
Lighting Design by
Robert Wierzel
Best Sound Design of a Musical
2010 Winner
Sound Design by
Robert Kaplowitz
Theatre World
Award
2010 Recipient
Sahr Ngaujah
Season:
2010-11
2009-10
View Graph
Week Ending
Gross
% Gross Pot.
Attendance
% Capacity
# Previews
# Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of
The Broadway League
.
Fela! Statistics
2010-11 Season
2009-10 Season
GROSS
ATTENDANCE
Gross
Week Ending
Attendance
Week Ending
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