The Earth, Wind and Fire Musical Hot Feet Aims for Spring B'way Bow

The Earth, Wind and Fire musical Hot Feet has been announced for a spring Broadway bow. The show, conceived, directed and choreographed by Maurice Hines, will try out at Washington D.C.'s National Theatre in preparation for an official opening on the Great White Way on April 30 at a theater to be announced.

Hot Feet tells the Faustian tale of a beautiful young dancer, Kalimba, whose life's dream is to be a Broadway dancer. Kalimba is cajoled to dance with a pair of magical and enchanted red shoes, and when she puts them on, they begin to take control of the talented dancer's fate. The show features a book by Heru Ptah best known for writing the book A Hip-Hop Story. Earth, Wind and Fire founder Maurice White has written original music and lyrics for Hot Feet>/I>, but it will also feature the group's classic hits, including "Shining Star," "September," "Boogie Wonderland" and "After the Love Has Gone."

Hot Feet will have its pre-Broadway run at D.C.'s National Theatre from March 18 through April 9, 2005. It is scheduled to begin New York previews on April 15.