Friday, February 19, 2010

It Has Been A While...

FELA! is still going strong on Broadway. I saw the show again on Wednesday, February 17. I had the priviledge of hosting a number of community leaders, many of whom had never been to Broadway. It really bouyed my sagging spirits. Kevin Mambo was on in the title role. He was amazing.

For those of you who don't know, the role of Fela is shared by two actors -- Sahr Ngaujah and Kevin Mambo. Please learn their names. It drives me crazy when people proudly say that they've seen the show twice (That's good). Once with the dark skinned Fela and the other with the light skinned one (That's not so good).

Here is another discount code that will save over 30% off the regular ticket price: FEWTG107. You can redeem by visiting www.broadwayoffers.com, calling Telecharge at 212.947.8844 or mentioning it at the Eugene O'Neill Box Office - 230 West 49th Street, NYC

For you educators: A special student discount of $25 for the following Wednesday matinees -- 2/24; 3/3, 3/10 and 6/9. Curtain is at 2pm. For more information give me a call at 646.467.7393.

On My Radar:

The Scottsboro Boys at the Vineyard Theater (www.vineyardtheatre.org)... Black Angels Over Tuskeegee at St. Luke's Theatre...The Neighbors at The Public Theater (www.publictheater.org)... Daniel Beaty's Through the Night at Crossroads Theater in New Brunswick, NJ (www.crossroadstheatrecompany.org)... SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK at the Metropolitan Museum of Art -- In Concert March 5 @ 7pm (www.sweethoneyintherock.org)

Can't wait to see FENCES with DENZEL and Viola www.fencesonbroadway.com Previews begin April 14th at the Cort Theatre in NYC! Get your tickets ASAP. It is truly a hot ticket.

Did You Know...
That there are several musical productions about Barack Obama underway in Europe? It is so true. Google it!