Fela! Hits Toronto

Fela Toronto

For all my Canadian friends out there, I have exciting news. FELA! is playing at Toronto's Canon Theatre from October 25 to November 6.  Mirvish Productions brings the production to Canada, where the cast will include members from the original Broadway production in New York City as well as the London cast. Produced by Jay-Z and Will & Jada Pinkett Smith, FELA! is based on the true story of Nigerian musician Fela Kuti's struggles against his corrupt and oppressive government and his love and passion for music. Throughout his life, Kuti … [Read more...]

Inspiring Culture Moms Interview: Broadway’s Producer Ruth Hendel

Starting this week, I am launching a new weekly blog called INSPIRING CULTURE MOMS. For my first interview, I have chosen Broadway producer extraordinaire, humanitarian and fellow Larchmont resident, Ruth Hendel.Ruth's Broadway credits include In the Heights, Passing Strange, Legally Blonde, High Fidelity, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Night Mother, Steel Magnolias, Barefoot in the Park, Metamorphoses, Hamlet, A View From The Bridge (current) and FELA! (current). Her Off-Broadway productions include Altar Boyz, Our Lady of 121st Street, The Exonerated, tick … [Read more...]