She’s back! Michelle Williams, former member of Destiny’s Child, hits the stage again. This time she will join the national tour of 11 time Tony nominated FELA!, as Sandra. You can catch the tour in 16 cities starting out in Washington D.C. January 29th
The Grammy Award winner is no stranger to the hard work and dedication it takes to prepare and deliver such a vibrant musical. She has toured with The Color Purple, starred in Aida on Broadway, and the first African American actress to give London a taste of her Roxy Hart in Chicago. Her voice was made for theatre and she knows it.
According to Felaonbroadway.com
FELA!, the most critically acclaimed musical of the 2010 season, received three Tony Awards®: Best Choreography, Best Costume Design for a Musical and Best Sound Design of a Musical! His story inspired a nation. His music inspires the world. FELA! tells the true story of the legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, whose soulful Afrobeat rhythms ignited a generation. Motivated by his mother, a civil rights champion, he defied a corrupt and oppressive military government and devoted his life and music to the struggle for freedom and human dignity. FELA! is a triumphant tale of courage, passion and love, featuring Fela Kuti’s captivating music and the visionary direction and choreography of Tony Award® winner Bill T. Jones.
Check the website for tour dates in a city near you.
