Smokey Robinson News

MOTOWN, THE NANCE, and THE LION KING are set to hold performances to benefit the Actors Fund on July 28, July 31, and August 11 respectively. For tickets, visit: http://www.actorsfund.org/.

Music legend Smokey Robinson stopped by CBS's THE TALK yesterday and spoke about the early days of his career with Motown founder Berry Gordy. The singer also gushed about MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, currently breaking box office records on Broadway.

Get ready to groove as Pacific Symphony and Music Director Carl St. Clair deliver music's greatest hits-from the last four centuries! Think 'American Bandstand' with a European twist: Great pop, rock and soul hits are mixed with favorite classical pieces for the Symphony's third concert of Summer Festival 2013, presented by Hoag. For this whirlwind 'best of' night, the Symphony shares the stage with the 40-piece dance band, J.T. and Friends, for a sonic 'Roll Over Beethoven-From Bach to Rock.'

Take a stroll down memory lane to relive the incredible harmonies and smooth moves made famous by such legendary recording artists as The Temptations, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross and The Supremes and many more. Centenary Stage Company's Jammin' in July Summer Concert Series welcomes the Masters of Motown to the Sitnik Theatre on Saturday, July 20th at 8 pm in the David and Carol Lackland Center at 715 Grand Avenue in Hackettstown.

San Jose's warm sunshine and exciting events serve up the perfect cure for the Summer time blues now through Labor Day. Here in the Capital of Silicon Valley the 10th largest city in the U.S., we offer endless possibilities in entertainment from making a splash or catching a thrill at our amusement parks to dancing in the streets during our music and cultural festivals and cheering on your favorite team at a sporting event. If you want a break from the outdoors, enjoy a wide variety of performing arts productions held in one of San Jose's four historic theaters. For continued updates on events, visit www.sanjose.org.

The 33rd annual broadcast of A CAPITOL FOURTH on PBS will feature over thirty cast members from Broadways' new smash hit MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, including Tony Award nominee Brandon Victor Dixon, Saycon Sengbloh and 2013 Tony Award nominee Valisia LeKae. The company's medley of legendary Motown hits from the Broadway musical will include "Stop in the Name of Love," "Get Ready" and "Dancing in the Street" arranged and orchestrated for the majestic National Symphony Orchestra by 2013 Tony Award nominees Ethan Popp and Bryan Crook.

SAN JOSE, CA - San Jose's warm sunshine and exciting events serve up the perfect cure for the Summer time blues now through Labor Day. Here in the Capital of Silicon Valley the 10th largest city in the U.S., we offer endless possibilities in entertainment from making a splash or catching a thrill at our amusement parks to dancing in the streets during our music and cultural festivals and cheering on your favorite team at a sporting event. If you want a break from the outdoors, enjoy a wide variety of performing arts productions held in one of San Jose's four historic theaters. For continued updates on events, visit www.sanjose.org.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Matthew Morrison is engaged to his girlfriend of two years, model Renee Puente. The marriage will be the first for both.

Just yesterday, the stars of Broadway's biggest box office hit of the year MOTOWN THE MUSICAL appeared at a special live performance at The Apple Store in SoHo to celebrate the Universal Music Enterprises (UME) new Original Broadway Cast Recording. BroadwayWorld was there for the special event and you can check out photos below!

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce their annual FREE BROADWAY IN CHICAGO SUMMER CONCERT will take place on Monday, August 5, 2013 at 6:15 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park (201 E Randolph St). Hosted by ABC 7 Chicago's Janet Davies, Val Warner and Ryan Chiaverini, the headlining performance will feature cast members from the smash hit Broadway musical MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, as well as Broadway's biggest blockbuster WICKED, and showcase additional cast performances from ELF, EVITA, FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL, GHOST THE MUSICAL, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, ONCE and WE WILL ROCK YOU. The Broadway In Chicago Summer Concert at Millennium Park is sponsored by ABC 7 Chicago and produced in partnership with The City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events.

Will music students soon be bringing in an apple for a real-life Mr. Schuester? According to Yahoo.com GLEE star Matthew Morrison, aka Glee choir leader Will Schuester, has announced plans to open a string of 'Glee schools'.

Take a stroll down memory lane to relive the incredible harmonies and smooth moves made famous by such legendary recording artists as The Temptations, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross and many more. Centenary Stage Company's Jammin' in July Summer Concert Series welcomes the Masters of Motown to the Sitnik Theatre in the David and Carol Lackland Center on Saturday, July 20th at 8 pm.

Glee's Matthew Morrison recently visited a school in London and taught a group of students a song, as well as offered his advice on how to succeed in the entertainment business and life in general. Click below to watch!

At Thursday night's Songwriters Hall of Fame gala, Smokey Robinson took to the stage to perform a new accapella song he wrote for Berry Gordy, who received a lifetime achievement award for creating MOTOWN. Check it out, via Showbiz411, below!

Single tickets for the summer lineup at the Palladium presented by St.Vincent Health go on sale Monday, June 17. The five summer concerts include The Great American Songbook High School Vocal Competition, Chris Isaak, Kansas, Gloriana and Smokey Robinson.Starting at 7 a.m., tickets are available at www.TheCenterPresents.org. At 10 a.m., tickets are available at the Palladium box office and by phone at 317-843-3800.

Just as Motown The Musical is taking Broadway by storm, Bridgeport's Downtown Cabaret Theatre is offering Forever Motown featuring a fabulous cast of four male and three female vocalists, backed by a band of incredible musicians, represents Motown Royalty when they take the stage of Bridgeport's Downtown Cabaret Theatre stage for two performances only at 5pm and 8pm tonight, June 15 (2013).

The Songwriters Hall of Fame inducted another batch of legends last night, as it welcomed Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Mick Jones and Lou Gramm of Foreigner, Holly Knight, JD Souther and Tony Hatch.

Actor Matthew Morrison stopped THE TALK yesterday to preview his new album,'Where It All Began.' The GLEE star treated the audience to a performance of 'On the Street Where You Live' from the Broadway musical, 'My Fair Lady.' Check out the appearance below!