Fela!
Broadway
Musical
Original
Fela!
Broadway
Musical
Original
SYNOPSIS: Conceived by Bill T. Jones, Jim Lewis and Stephen Hendel, Fela! explores the life of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the Nigerian artist, activist, composer and performer.
- Book: Bill T. Jones, Jim Lewis
- Music: Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
- Lyrics: Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
People (225)
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Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
(Original)
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Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
(Original)
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Funmilayo Anikulapo-Kuti
(Original)
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Sandra Isadore
(Original)
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Ensemble
(Original)
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MusicLyricsBased on the Life of
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Additional MusicOrchestrationsMusic SupervisorArrangements
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Pro Info
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Awards
| Astaire Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Outstanding Choreographer in a Broadway Show | Winner | |
| 2010 | Outstanding Female Dancer in a Broadway Show | Winner |
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2009 | Outstanding Choreography | Nominee | |
| 2009 | Outstanding Musical | Nominee | |
| 2009 | Outstanding Orchestrations | Nominee |
| Drama League | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Distinguished Production of a Musical | Nominee |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Outstanding Choreographer | Winner | |
| 2010 | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Nominee |
| Theatre World Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Theatre World Award | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Best Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2010 | Best Book of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2010 | Best Choreography | Winner | |
| 2010 | Best Costume Design of a Musical | Winner | |
| 2010 | Best Direction of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2010 | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2010 | Best Lighting Design of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2010 | Best Orchestrations | Nominee | |
| 2010 | Best Scenic Design of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 2010 | Best Sound Design of a Musical | Winner | |
| 2010 | Musical | Nominee |
QUICK STATS
(as of Jan 2, 2011)
Total Current Gross: $31,991,438
Highest Weekly Gross: $997,714 (Week Ending Jan 2, 2011)
Average Ticket Price: $73.91
Average % Capacity: 83.7%
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week Number | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs Previews | % Cap This Week | Diff % cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2011 | 32 | $997,714.00 $982,981.00 | $382,879.00 | $105.10 $225.00 | 9493 1030 | 9 0 | 102.41% | 9.26% |
| Dec 26, 2010 | 31 | $614,835.00 $764,541.00 | $1,118.00 | $91.55 $225.00 | 6716 1030 | 7 0 | 93.15% | -0.45% |
| Dec 19, 2010 | 30 | $613,717.00 $873,761.00 | $46,450.00 | $79.57 $225.00 | 7713 1030 | 8 0 | 93.60% | 5.37% |
| Dec 12, 2010 | 29 | $567,267.00 $873,761.00 | $61,044.00 | $78.03 $225.00 | 7270 1030 | 8 0 | 88.23% | 7.39% |
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