Brew Culture: Hip Hop Takes Over Broadway

Jay-Z, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are forking over the cash for a new Broadway musical.  The three signed on as producers of Fela!, which opens Monday at the Eugene O'Neill Theater (but we already told you about that back in September!).

The musical centers on political activist and musician, the late, great Fela Kuti.  Kuti died of AIDS in 1997.  The musical is directed and choreographed by Bill T. Jones so you know it's hot!  Click here for a clip!

It's not clear just how much the Carter and the Smiths put into the show.

I'm down for a road trip!!! 

See, we Brewchies like to put a lil' culture on it sometimes!

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Brew Culture: Theater for Colored Girls Who Don't Talk Back To the Stage

Last year's Off Broadway phenom 'Fela' is gearing up for Broadway, at the Eugene O'Neill The-A-ter, in fact. This is a not miss, this go around. In these *ominous voice* 'trying economic times', the fact that they could find backers for this all black show is an amazing feat. So, save your lunch monies and go on and support 'em!


"Fela! explores Fela Anikulapo Kuti's controversial life as an artist, political activist and revolutionary musician as well as his pioneering blend of jazz, funk and traditional African rhythms that launched the Afrobeat community.

Conceived, choreographed and directed by Tony Award winner Bill T. Jones, the new musical will begin performances at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre on October 19, with opening set for November 23."

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