Bill T. Jones' Fela! Extends Off-Broadway Run to October 4

Fela!, conceived, choreographed and directed by Tony Award-winning Spring Awakening choreographer Bill T. Jones, has extended its run off-Broadway. The show, which was originally scheduled to end its limited engagement on September 21, will now run through October 4 at 37 Arts Theatre.

The new musical is based on the life and music of iconic African composer and musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti. It focuses on the controversial and rebellious world of the artist and his pioneering blend of jazz, funk and traditional African rhythms that launched the Afrobeat community.

Fela! features a multi-cultural cast led by Sahr Ngaujah in the title role and Abena Koomson as his mother, with Anne Andre, Corey Baker, Calvin C. Booker, Lauren Deveaux, Nicole Chantal DeWeever, Rujeko Dumbutshena, Aimee Graham, Talu Green, Karma Mayet Johnson, Ismael Kouyate, Maia McKinney, Marcus Phillips, Daniel Soto, Sparlha Swa, Jill M. Vallery and Iris Wilson.

Fela!'s creative team includes scenic and costume design by Marina Draghici, lighting design by Rob Wierzel, sound design by Rob Kaplowitz and projections by Peter Negrini.