Arts News
Hot Feet jumps to Broadway
By Amy Somensky
Nov 9, 2005, 14:55 GMT

Maurice Hines

New York: Hot Feet, a new dance musical conceived by Maurice Hines, will make the jump to Broadway next year. Previews will begin on April 15, 2006 and officially open April 30th at a theater to be announced. Before coming to Broadway the musical will play Washington DC's National Theatre from March 18th through April 9th.

Hot Feet features a book by Heru Ptah, music and lyrics by Earth, Wind and Fire founder Maurice White and will be directed and choreographed 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."  Maurice Hines said 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 Hot Feet cast will be announced shortly and will feature sets by Jim Noone, costumes by Paul Tazewell, and lights by Clifton Taylor.

The National Theatre in Washington DC is located at 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.