Tonight, noted choreographer Bill T. Jones’ latest project, “Fela!” will premiere on Broadway. The musical is based upon the life of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, a Nigerian who created the musical genre ‘Afrobeat’, and was also an activist during his heyday in the 1970s. Never heard of him? Neither had I until I first heard about the initial production. I missed the show during its successful Off-Broadway run last year but I got to see a preview a few weeks ago. And it was love from the first scene because Jones and his partners— JIm Lewis and Stephen Hendel— throw Broadway convention out of the nearest window to let in a fresh breeze of energy. In other words, don’t expect your run of mill high brow Broadway experience (you know where you may offer a polite but enthusiastic clap for the big number) or to stay quietly seated through the performance. But be warned if you operate on c.p. time you might run smack dab into one the cast who frequently work the aisles—plus you’ll have no idea what’s going on. Read the full story