Thursday, March 22, 2012

FELA!

Traveling around the country currently is the Tony Award winning smash hit "FELA!".  This true story about the life of Fela Anikulapo Kuti in Lagos, Nigeria mostly takes place in his club "Shrine".  One of the most dangerous areas in all of Africa, it shows how great music can still bring people together no matter how hard the times are.

The music in the show is very energetic and is bound to please people who like any genre of music.  Audience participation in dancing is encouraged during some songs as well as having the actors and actresses dance in the aisles.  The main character, Fela, even did some improvisation with some audience members shouting out various comments.

I was able to catch the show in Philly at the Academy of Music, which is a great place to see a musical.  The show is touring all around the country now and if it comes to your city, definitely make plans to go see it!