Motown - The Musical
"The hit machine is running on all cylinders in 'Motown'!"
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Why see Motown - The Musical?
Don't miss The Hit-machine!
In its final weeks, ending in June
More than just a Broadway show, Motown: The musical is an incredible look back at the country's most loved genre and the music that transformed America. This hit Broadway musical garnered four nominations at the 2013 Tony Awards and now its musical magic is set to hit theatres throughout the US, coming to in , ,
Filled with the back stories of legends such as Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson and a whole host of the motor city's favourite stars, and featuring billboard busting classics like 'My Girl' and 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough', this is an uplifting show about how Motown broke down racial barriers and got us all dancing to the same rhythm!
What is Motown: The Musical about?
Motown: The Musical follows writing impresario and founder of the Motown label, Berry Gordy as he fights against the odds to turn his improbable dream into all singing, all dancing reality. Adapted from Berry's own 1994 autobiography, 'To Be Loved', this is an incredible walk down memory lane, as we see how Smokey got his honey toned voice and how Diana found fame, amongst 50 classic songs that are guaranteed to keep you dancing all night long.
Did you know?
Berry Gordy nearly turned down the Jackson Five, because he didn't want to work with kids. It was Gladys Knight who eventually pursuaded him to sign them, a year later!
Key Information
Audience
Suitable for audiences of all ages
Run Time
Two hours and 45 minutes, which includes a 15-minute intermission
Dates
Finished Aug 16, 2015
Cast
Kennth Mosley as Berry Gordy
Trenyce as Diana Ross
Matt Manuel as Marvin Gaye
Justin Reynolds as Smokey Robinson
Chase Phillips and Kai Calhoun as Young Berry Gordon/Young Michael Jackson/Young Stevie Wonder.
Ensemble: Michelle Alves, Malcolm Armwood, Erick Buckley, Darilyn Castillo, Judith Franklin, Jeremy Gaston, Alyssa V. Gomez, Garfield Hammonds, Rod Harrelson, Jared Howelton, Louis James Jackson, Elijah Ahmad Lewis, Ramone Owens, Devin Price, Alana Randall, Tavia Rive, Matthew Sims Jr., Kimberly Ann Steele, Doug Storm, Daniel Robert Sullivan, Gabriella Whiting, Galen J. Williams, and Ricardo A. Zayas
Creative
Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright
Book by Berry Gordy, Jr.
Produced by Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris and Berry Gordy
Scenic Design by David Korins
Awards
Nominated for FOUR 2013 Tony Awards including:
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical - Valisia LeKae
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical - Charl Brown
Best Orchestrations
Best Sound Design of a Musical
Reviews
Customer reviews
42 reviews, average rating: (4.3 Stars)
Renee and Christopher Arnold
Authentic
Today is our 20th anniversary! We are so elated that
we spent part of it enjoying Motown. I have seen
Diana Ross twice and she was done spot on. We loved
the humor and amazing history of Motown. Not one
boring moment. All the Actors/Artists are terrific!!
Highly recommend this outstanding show. ... Read more
Richard and Kathleen
Amazing talent, spectacular music, beautiful story
My wife and I received tickets as a gift, so we knew nothing about what to expect going into this show. We were both dazzled by the entire production! The orchestra was truly funkadelic and spot-on throughout. The scene design was unique and very effective. The actors, singers and dancers were extraordinarily talented. With that much talent on stage it was nice to see the sort of teamwork and unselfishness that you would not expect from a show that portrays so many diva-like characters. It was not just the music though. They really brought through the humanity: struggles, risks, successes, failures, love, passion and heartbreak. They had me weeping at the end of the first act, and cheering at the end of the second. A big thank you to the cast and company, and a recommendation to everyone to see this show before it's gone! ... Read more
Debra Durfee
Boston's Best
A winner for date night. its got it all. I had such a good view and felt like I was right there
with the stars. Loved it and Would go see again. This is Motown just like we all
remember it. Soulful, powerful and heartfelt performances.
... Read more
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