though pbs edits some of the swearing.


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What's this about?

I can't view the vids right now.

(BTW I know I owe you an email.)

PunkMistress said:

it's about sooooo many things... self-discovery, identity, reality, faking it, death, what defines race, love, sex, weed, and kick ass fucking music.

the heavy set guy is the book and music writer as well as the narrator in the show. it is also a semi-fictionalized account of his life. he, in his youth, is played by an actor onstage, as is his mother. they are priviledged suburbanite south central residents. he goes to europe (berlin and amsterdam) to discover himself, as an artist, as a young black man, and as a person.

wiki's synopsis:


i am a HUGE theatre snob, and this is seriously the best musical i have ever seen. i saw it 5 times in the 5 months it was open.
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PunkMistress said:

no pressure. but act 2 has rough drafts...

Geez, Chris, is this the WHOLE production?

Either way, I'm gonna rent this thing. I wanna give Spike some $$$.

Lammastide said:

i purposely mixed them in the wrong order so as not to give too much away.

i am such a dork for this show.

yes, give spike, stew and the kids some money. rent it. then buy it.

I've heard a lot about this show. Rosie O'Donnell talked about it a lot and recommended it to everyone. I remember seeing it on the Tony's this past year. Then I finally watched it on PBS just a few weeks ago.

I hated it. Honestly....I just could not get into it. I WANTED to. I really wanted to. But I just didn't care much for it. Out of a 10, I'd give it like a 4.5 or 5.

ernestsewell said:

fair enough.

it's not everyone's tastes. nothing is.

I DVR'd this when it came on PBS and I have yet to watch it cuz I've been traveling lately, but I will eventually. Really looking forward to it.

I hate I missed this on Broadway tho, I woulda loved to see this in person. Looks like Broadway has some good shows right now so I've planned a theatre trip to NYC in April. I got tickets to Race (David Mamet's play starring James Spader, Kerry Washington, David Alan Grier, and Richard Thomas), Memphis, and Fela (directed/choreographed by Bill T. Jones). I'ma try to fit The Heights in there somewhere. I'm REALLY excited about these shows.
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Thanx

Glad you posted this Cborgman. Last month I watched it on PBS and loved it,

SCNDLS said:

i really want to see fela. whoopi was talking about how good it was on the viee.

Mach said:

thank what, honey?

thanks for making a thread few will read?
thanks for bringing PS to my attention?
thanks for being awesome?

Graycap23 said:

seriously... it's incredible.

do it.

2elijah said:

i knew you would.

cborgman said:

I saw Ann Curry interviewing Bill Jones last night on the news and immediately bought a ticket. Surprisingly, Jay-Z and ?uestlove are two of the producers. I saw a video with Spike, Sting, and Lily Tomlin raving about it on opening night.

cborgman said:

I'm going to see Fela before it leaves Broadway, and also RACE as soon as I get tickets. One of the physicians in the office where I work saw "FELA" and loved it, so I'm anxious to see it as well. I love Fela Kuti's music and loved what he stood for.
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SCNDLS said:

i wonder if they have a lottery.

cborgman said:

http://felaonbroadway.com/more.php

Will and Jada Smith are also producers
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SCNDLS said:

thye have a student rush

i will see if it is at the tkts booth

cborgman said:

I think you have to buy the ticket the day of to get a discount. Good to know tickets are available until June.
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Thank you

And I purchased the DVD earlier this week,,,,hopefully I'll have it by the weekend

2elijah said:

i live in nyc, so it's easy for me.

Harlepolis said:

believe me when i say it is my pleasure to turn other people on to this amazing show.

i am so glad you liked it!