Hot Feet opens today

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By Amy Somensky Apr 30, 2006, 1:28 GMT

New York: Hot Feet featuring the music of Earth Wind and Fire opens today at Broadway's Hilton Theater.

Starring in the musical is Vivian Nixon, Keith David, Ann Duquesnay, Michael Balderrama, Allen Hidalgo, Samantha Pollino, Wynonna Smith. Hot Feet features a book by Heru Ptah, music and lyrics by Earth, Wind and Fire founder Maurice White, and direction and choreography by Maurice Hines. White has written original music and lyrics, along with his past hits, "Shining Star," "September," "Boogie Wonderland" and "After the Love Has Gone." About the music Maurice Hines said previously in a statement, "The music of Maurice White inspires me. It's an honor for me to be collaborating with him." White said "Working with Maurice Hines has been a blast. He makes my music and lyrics come alive in ways I never would have imagined." According to a release "Ptah's book, White's music and Hines direction and choreography bring out the emotion, sensitivity and the heart of Hot Feet. Together they weave a Faustian tale about a beautiful young dancer - Kalimba, whose whole life's dreams and ambition are to be a Broadway dancer. Kalimba is cajoled to dance with a pair of magical and enchanted red shoes, when she puts them on they begin to take control of the talented dancer's fate."The creative team features sets by Jim Noone, costumes by Paul Tazewell, and lights by Clifton Taylor. For Hot Feet tickets visit www.ticketsnow.com.

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