So for those of you who dont know, I am a die hard Theater Kid! This year when you all weren’t looking I have been seeking to see shows and auditioning for some too (shout out to everyone in the Atlanta auditions for Debbie Allen’s new production, good luck). And while my favorite screen actor Denzel Washington revives the first professional theater production I ever did at the age of 6 years old, August Wilson’s FENCES, some of my homies from the ‘A’ and from NYU Tisch Shcool of the Arts were busy getting Tony Award nominations in FELA! a couple blocks away.
Not that I would ever doubt my friends Sahr Ngaujah (Fela Anikulapo-Kuti) Saycon Sengbloh (Sandra) and Nicole De Weever (principle dancer). I knew they were all beasts on stage from waaaay back when we all performed together on numerous occasions. I knew of and loved Fela Kuti and one of his sons Femi’s music, but dang, I kept hearing all the buzz from every which way and had to make a special trip to the big apple to see for myself! MAN IT WAS OFF THE CHAIN!!!

D.Woods And FELA Cast

Its the best feeling to see your friends jamming on stage! Its even better when you see the rest of the world confirming what you already knew about the people close to you. And after meeting the rest of the cast I feel like I have some more friends to be sooooo proud for their 11 Tony Award nominations. Check out this article

“Fela! the Broadway musical about ’70s Nigerian musician and political activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti scored 11 Tony Award nominations to tie for lead with musical revival La Cage aux Folles. Fela! was a major gamble for producers Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, and Will and Jada Pinkett Smith. Both Carter and the Smiths joined the show as principal producers with Stephen Hendel and Roy Gabay. Fela! marks a significant departure from standard Broadway musicals, which tend to be conservative if not downright stodgy. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Bill T. Jones with a book by Jim Lewis, Fela! explores the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of the Afrobeat legend.
Kuti’s controversial life as artist, political activist and revolutionary musician is told using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies).The show has been nominated for the following awards.
Best Musical, Best Actor (Sahr Ngaujah), Featured Actress (Lillias White), Director of a Musical (Bill T. Jones), Choreography (Bill T. Jones) and Book of a Musical (Bill T. Jones and Jim Lewis).’

Here’s a little clip if you need to see for yourself why people are so crunk about this show.
Excerpt “Zombie” Come on Sahr and play that horn!!

I heard that everyone from Denzel, Rober DeNiro, Spike Lee, Ruby Dee, Jill Scott, Samuel L. Jackson and many many more have been raving about this show. It speaks to a crowd not usually known for frequenting Broadway shows and that is why I need everyone reading this to GO SEE IT! Stand up, talk back to Fela when he addresses the crowd, dance in the aisle if you want to. The spirit of the show and the music will almost give you no other choice but to get into it. Maybe you’ll see me there because I am definitely going back!

I know its been a lil min but i finally got my OFFICIAL NOH8 Campaign Photo. Once again big ups to photographer Adam Bousak and the whole NoH8 Campaign crew!

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Tune In to The Mo'Nique Show tonite @ 11pm/10pm central

It’s been a minute but YaGirl D.Woods is coming to meet all of you in your living rooms. This time she’s back to give Mo’Nique and BET Network an exclusive interview and performance of her single “Legalize Me”. Joined by DragRace creator and runway legend RuPaul and former girl group member turned actress Naturi Naughton, you never know what can happen when the sassiest late night talk show host and leader of the Man Against the Machine Movement, D.Woods, get together to chop it up! Tune in tonite at 11pm on BET to get the scoop or click on the logo for more show info!

Mo'Nique, RuPaul, Naturi, D.Woods

about to hit the stage

Yesterday Shanell aka SNL of Lil Wayne’s Young Money Ent (and of my family tree) took a stand against discrimination in the NOH8 Campaign Photo series . Shanell will join a long list of entertainers and public figures doing their part for to spread awareness.

Look out for her finished photos but until then here’s a sneak peak.

Well it seems This Isnt It, we get more MJ for our home entertainment. The DVD of Michael Jackson’s final days in rehearsal for his London show “This Is It” went on sale today and I’m sure it will kill the record dvd sales numbers, as did the movie, shocking box office sales. I’m sending this out to all the real MJ fans, if you missed the two week movie event, you have a second chance with the dvd. I GOT MINE! Now lets all do the routine to Thiller in our living rooms, 5,6,7,8!