Charleston Gaillard Center Announces Fela! The Concert (January 12, 2023)

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Charleston Gaillard Center Announces Fela! The Concert (January 12, 2023) Charleston – November 14, 2022 – The Charleston Gaillard Center will present Fela! The Concert for one night only on January 12, 2023. Full of energy 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 and rebellious music legends. Set against a soaring canvas of projected images, Fela! The Concert is driven by the electrifying rhythms from a live 10-piece Afrobeat band, with nine 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!

Tickets on sale Wednesday, November 16 at 11 AM EST at gaillardcenter.org.

Gaillard Center Members receive presale access. Become a Member today!

Contact our Advancement Office at jdacy@gaillardfoundation.org or (843) 718-1578 for more information.

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ABOUT THE CHARLESTON GAILLARD CENTER A leader in the performing arts in the Southeast, the Charleston Gaillard Center

commissions, supports, and presents ambitious, multidisciplinary cultural programming and provides access to the best local, national, and global artists and companies on its stage. Deeply rooted in the community, the Gaillard Center committed to elevating local and regional voices and partnering with Charleston institutions to reflect the city’s diversity, both on stage and off. Through programming on its public campus and extensive arts education initiatives, the Gaillard Center serves as a platform to participate in community building and essential dialogue.

Established as a nonprofit in 2015, its campus includes the 1,818-seat Martha and John M. Rivers Performance Hall, a 16,000 square-foot exhibition hall that is home to artistic activations, community and corporate events, and celebrations, and an adjacent park space that was recently activated for artistic presentations. Behind the scenes the Gaillard Center also fosters a culture of excellence and inclusion, employing a robust and talented staff, and providing opportunities for growth and engagement across the arts sector. Find more information and upcoming programming at gaillardcenter.org. ###