Recording artist Michelle
Williams, of Destiny's Child will join the national tour of the
hit Award-winning Broadway musical Fela! beginning when the
multi-city engagement kicks off on January 29th in Detroit, Chicago,
Charlotte, Atlanta, and beyond. Williams will play the role of Sandra
Isadore, activist and love interest to Fela Kuti.
Fela!
is the true story of Fela Kuti, who created a type of music, Afrobeat, and
mixed these eclectic rhythms (a blend of jazz, funk, and African rhythm and
harmonies) with rousing lyrics that openly attacked the corrupt and oppressive
military dictatorships that ruled Nigeria and much of Africa. Featuring many of
Fela Kuti's most captivating songs, the global phenomenon that is Fela! reveals
Kuti's controversial life as an artist and political activist, while at the
same time celebrating his pioneering music and commitment to the cause of
universal human dignity.
Producers Shawn
"Jay-Z" Carter, Will & Jada Pinkett Smith, and Ruth &
Stephen Hendel are pleased to announce that Grammy Award-winning.
"I am thrilled
to join the cast of Fela!," said Michelle Williams, "This
musical journey is one that I've wanted to be a part of since first seeing it
on stage in 2008. The sounds, the passion, and the politics of Fela Kuti have
long intrigued me and speak to my heart. I am simply honored."
Tickets are on sale now for the 2013 National
Tour of Fela! in select cities including Chicago, Atlanta, and
Miami, among others. For more information on tour dates and cities, please
visit www.felaonbroadway.com.
FELA!
TOUR DATES
Washington, DC
Shakespeare Theatre Company
January 29-February 10
Detroit, MI
Music Hall
February 12-17
Chicago, IL
Arie Crown Theater
February 19-23
Charlotte, NC
Blumenthal Performing Arts
February 25 - 26
Atlanta, GA
Fox Theater
February 28 - March 3
Schenectady, NY
Proctors Theater
March 8-9
Nashville, TN
More details to come
March 12-14
Memphis, TN
More details to come
March 15-17
Miami, FL
Adrienne Arsht Center
March 19-24
Cleveland, OH
Palace Theater
April 2-4
Tuscon, AZ
UA Centennial Hall
April 12-13
Tempe, AZ
Gammage
April 23-24
Los Angeles, CA
Ahmanson Theatre
April 25-May 5
Dallas, TX
Winspear Opera House
Winspear Opera House
May 7 - 19
Seattle, WA
The Paramount Theater
May 28 - June 2
Oakland, CA
More details to come
June 5-9
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