MOTOWN's Berry Gordy Set for Sirius XM's URBAN VIEW WITH JOE MADISON, 11/29

Motown The Musical creator and legendary Motown record label founder Berry Gordy will appear on an Sirius XM Radio's "Urban View with Joe Madison" this Friday, November 29 to discuss bringing his musical to the Broadway stage and the cultural legacy of Motown.

The segment will from 9:20-9:40am (EST) on SiriusXM Channel 110 on Friday, November 29 and will be rebroadcast that evening at 11:20pm; on Saturday, November 30 at 5:20am and 2:20pm; Sunday, December 1 at 12:20am & 6:20pm; and Monday, December 2 at 1:20am.

"Urban View with Joe Madison" is the morning talk show where you learn the truth. Host Joe Madison is on the case, talking about politics and social activism while challenging the status quo and ensuring that people of color are not undervalued, underestimated or marginalized. Listen and be informed.

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, featuring music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue and a book by Berry Gordy began performances March 11 at The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street), and officially opened April 14.

Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the real story of the one-of-a-kind sound that hit the airwaves in 1959 and changed our culture forever. This exhilarating show charts Motown Founder Berry Gordy's incredible journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and many more.

Featuring all the classics you love, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL tells the story behind the hits as Diana, Smokey, Berry and the whole Motown family fight against the odds to create the soundtrack of change in America. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. Now, experience the next electrifying chapter in the Motown story, Broadway's record-breaking smash hit MOTOWN THE MUSICAL!

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is produced by Tony Award winning producer Kevin McCollum (Rent, In the Heights, Avenue Q), Chairman and CEO of SONY Music Entertainment Doug Morris and Motown founder Berry Gordy.

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL plays Tuesday at 7pm; Wednesday - Saturday at 8pm; Wednesday and Saturday at 2pm; Sunday at 3pm; Dark Monday.

• Week of November 25: MOTOWN THE MUSICAL plays Monday & Tuesday at 7:30pm; Wednesday at 2pm; Friday and Saturday at 2pm and 7:30pm; Sunday at 3pm; Dark Thursday (Thanksgiving).
• Beginning December 2: MOTOWN THE MUSICAL plays Tuesday - Saturday at 7:30pm; Wednesday and Saturday at 2pm; Sunday at 3pm; Dark Monday.

Tickets prices range from $72.00 - $147.00 and are available by calling Ticketmaster at 877-250-2929 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com.

Photo Credit: Walter McBride