Opening Night at 'Fela!'

On Monday, November 23, Fela opened at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.

The play has been getting a lot of buzz and the opening night supported that notion. In the house were Alicia Keys, Gayle King, Spike Lee, Thelma Golden, Sylvia Rhone, Jeffrey Wright, Swizz Beatz, Questlove? and Lee Daniels. Jay Z (one of the producers) along with the legendary choreographer Bill T. Jones--who is also the director of this musical.

Check out more from Emil Wilbekin as he blogs about his experience at the opening night.

Sahr Ngaujah stars in the title role. Also featured in the cast are Lillias White as Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Saycon Sengbloh as Sandra and Kevin Mambo, who alternates as Fela.