New York City theater picks: 'Fela,' 'Bring It On,' more
"Bring It On: The Musical" is playing at the St. James Theatre in Manhattan;. Credit: Joan Marcus
'FELA!'
Musical about African activist and Afrobeat specialist Fela Kuti is back on Broadway for a brief summertime respite from the road.
WHEN | WHERE Saturday at 8 p.m., Monday and Tuesday 7 p.m., Wednesday 2 and 7:30 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 8 p.m., July 21 2 and 8 p.m. at Hirschfeld Theatre, 302 W. 45th St. (Runs through Aug. 4.)
INFO $47-$132, 212-239-6200, felaonbroadway.com
'TWELFTH NIGHT'
WHAT The Black Henna Theater takes Shakespeare to summer camp in this update that's now touring the parks.
WHEN | WHERE Sunday at 4 p.m., Forest Park Bandshell in Queens; 6:30 p.m. Monday, East River Park in Brooklyn; 6 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. July 21 Cherry Hill in Central Park in Manhattan; 3 p.m. July 22 Van Cortlandt Park in The Bronx
INFO Free; blackhennaproductions.com
'BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL'
WHAT New musical based on the 2000 movie about high school cheerleaders, with the creative team from "Avenue Q" and "In the Heights."
WHEN | WHERE Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m.; Tuesday 8 p.m.; Wednesday 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Thursday 8 p.m.; Friday 8 p.m. at St. James Theatre, 246 W. 44th St.
INFO $32-$125, 212-239-6200, bringitonmusical.com
(Seats are $75 through July 31.)
