FELA! NYTimes Write-Up & Photos

FELA! the new bio-dance-musical choreographed and directed by Bill T. Jones is jumping into swing, and the NY Times has provided a nice write-up to paint a better picture of the show's story and concept.

READ HERE:
Summoning Afrobeat’s Rhythmic, Rebellious Force to the Stage
by Ben Sisario
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/06/theater/06fela.html?ref=theater

SLIDESHOW HERE:
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/08/06/theater/20080806_FELA_SLIDESHOW_index.html
(Check out Jones' 56 year-old body!)

My friends and I are attending tonight's performance at 37 Arts, and prob'll report back. Anyone else seeing it soon? Tickled interest?

Updated On: 8/6/08 at 04:17 PM

Just got back, review-ish thoughts later...

Act 1 Begin-Time : 8:05PM
Intermission: 9:30PM
Act 2 End-Time: 11:03PM

There's some definite clipping needed.

But I'm still giving it 4-stars in my Facebook Stage Door application :)

My blood-cells were pounding with that AfroBeat all night. I smell some Obie noms.

Updated On: 8/7/08 at 02:06 AM