(April 26 to May 5, 2013) He was composer, lyricist and the inspiration for the musical, "Fela!," in a Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Stephen and Ruth Hendel presentation at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Jim Lewis and Bill T. Jones wrote the book. Jim Lewis wrote additional lyrics. Aaron Johnson and Jordan McLean wrote additional music. Bill T. Jones, Jim Lewis and Stephen Hendel were developers. Bill T. Jones was director and choreographer.