Sep 16, 2023
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DateSep 16, 2023
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Event Starts8:00 PM
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Ticket PricesPrices start at $50.00
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On SaleOn Sale Now
Presented By:
Blumenthal Performing Arts
Event Description
Full of energy and in constant motion, Fela! The Concert radiates joy and leaves audiences on their feet wanting more. The sensual, eclectic sounds and powerful lyrics of Fela Kuti, the founding father of Afrobeat, prove why he became one of the world’s most celebrated music legends. Set against a soaring canvas of projected images, Fela! The Concert is driven by the electrifying rhythms from a live Afrobeat band, with singers and dancers who bring to life Fela’s provocative spirit. Fela! The Concert features members of the original Broadway cast from the highly acclaimed Tony Award-winning production, Fela!
Venue Information
The Amp Ballantyne
Opening in fall 2023, The Amp will host ticketed and free events for up to 3,500 attendees, with a high-tech sound system, covered stage and ample space for concessions and food trucks. The venue will be equipped with restroom facilities, concessions, food truck pads, VIP and main entrances and general admission seating. Parking will be available onsite, but locations will vary depending on the type of event. In addition to large-scale concerts, The Amp will include live performances, festivals, markets, fitness classes and more, establishing the Ballantyne™ community as a regular destination for the region.