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Michelle Williams to Tour with FELA! the Musical

Andrew Shade
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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.

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Andrew Shade
Andrew Shade
Drew Shade is a visionary creative force at the intersection of Black theatre, media, and culture. As the Founder and Creative Director of Broadway Black, Off-Book: The Podcast, and The Antonyo Awards, he champions artistic excellence and amplifies the voices of Black theatre artists with intention, heart, and unapologetic pride. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Playbill, Deadline, The Observer, and Apple TV’s Dear…, and he's collaborated with brands and institutions such as NBC, BET, Audible, Universal Pictures, SheaMoisture, The Public Theater, Signature Theatre, National Black Theatre, and more. He has also served as a cultural consultant and curator for countless Broadway productions for over a decade — establishing himself as a trusted voice and tastemaker in theatre and media. In addition to his work behind the scenes, Shade is a performer and creative artist in his own right, with credits including Classical Theatre of Harlem’s The First Noel at The Apollo, The Preacher’s Wife musical at The Alliance Theatre, and a Sondheim tribute concert at Carnegie Hall led by Tituss Burgess. He’s also lent his voice to campaigns for Google and continues to explore visual storytelling through photography — from red carpets to press coverage. Rooted in joy, justice, and the belief that Black theatre is both legacy and revolution, Shade continues to build platforms and shine light where it’s long been overdue — so Black artists are seen, heard, and celebrated on their own terms. “Have a belief in yourself that is bigger than anyone’s disbelief.” – August Wilson

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  2. I wonder if they’re going to bring Sahr Ngaujah back to play Fela?…. I would love to see a Destiny’s Child workshop, but instead of Mama Mia or Dreamgirls, have it something along the lines of American Idiot…..

    • The entire cast hasn’t been posted as of yet. I’ve been looking for it. We can only hope lol… And Wow! That would be very interesting to hear. Love American Idiot. Would you choose one particular album??

  3. I think a Destiny’s Child Broadway show would be amazing, but maybe several years down the line when they have each had a bit more time in music.

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