Fela! World Tour Dates Announced

With superstars like Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Jay Z among the show's producers, buzz swirled around Fela! the musical early. The show brought to the stage the life of Nigerian musical icon Fela Kuti and earned three Tony Awards and 11 nominations. This year even more theater-goes across the world will be able to see why the show garnered so much attention.

If you're unfamiliar with Fela!, watch the trailer. 

Here's the itinerary. Check the official website for purchase information.

January 29-February 10 - Washington, DC - Sidney Harman Hall

February 12-17 - Detroit, MI  - Music Hall

February 19-23 - Chicago, IL - Arie Crown Theater

February 25-26 - Charlotte, NC - Blumenthal Performing Arts

February 28-March 3 - Atlanta, GA - Fox Theater

March 8-9 - Schenectady, NY - Proctors Theater

March 12-14 - Nashville, TN - TBA

March 15-17 - Memphis, TN - TBA

March 19-24 - Miami, FL - Adrienne Arsht Center

April 2-4 - Cleveland, OH - Palace Theater

April 12-13 - Tucson, AZ - UA Centennial Hall

April 23-24 - Tempe, AZ - Gammage

April 25-May 5 - Los Angeles, LA - Ahmanson Theatre

May 7-19 - Dallas, TX - Winspear Opera House

May 28- June 2 - Seattle, WA - The Paramount Theater

June 5-9 - Oakland, CA - TBA