Berry Gordy
Also Credited As: Berry Gordy, Jr.
Birth Place: Detroit, MI, USA
Latest News on Berry Gordy:
Feature: MICHELLE JOHNSON CELEBRATES FREEDOM – A JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION ON JUNE 19 (Jun 11, 2026)
AIN'T TOO PROUD to Make Regional Premiere at The Gateway Playhouse (Jun 8, 2026)
MARVIN: A MARVIN GAY REVUE to Open at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (Jun 2, 2026)
Feature: MICHELLE JOHNSON CELEBRATES FREEDOM – A JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION ON JUNE 19 (Jun 11, 2026)
AIN'T TOO PROUD to Make Regional Premiere at The Gateway Playhouse (Jun 8, 2026)
MARVIN: A MARVIN GAY REVUE to Open at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (Jun 2, 2026)
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Video: Watch the Final Trailer for MICHAEL Biopic Featuring 'Thriller,' 'Billie Jean,' & More
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-08 10:20:17
Video: Watch Jaafar Jackson Prepare to Play Michael Jackson in New Biopic
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-19 11:36:28
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of MICHAEL Biopic in New Featurette
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-10 11:30:50
Video/Photos: First Look at Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson in MICHAEL Biopic
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-02 10:37:37
Video: First Trailer Released for Michael Jackson Biopic Starring Nephew Jaafar
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-06 10:31:24
Video: Stephanie Mills Says She Didn't Play Dorothy in THE WIZ Movie Due to 'Politics'
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-09-21 13:00:48
Video: MJ's Devin Bowles Sings National Anthem At Colorado Rockies Game
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-15 10:00:56
VIDEO: Watch Billy Porter Sing 'From A Distance' For Bette Midler at the Kennedy Center Honors
by Michael Major - 2021-12-21 10:01:03
VIDEO: Chita Rivera & Opera Stars Honor Justino Díaz On The 44th Kennedy Center Honors
by Alan Henry - 2021-12-20 17:01:49
BWW Exclusive: Watch the AIN'T TOO PROUD Cast Honor Berry Gordy at the Kennedy Center Honors
by Michael Major - 2021-12-16 11:46:06
VIDEOS: President Joe Biden and Beanie Feldstein Talk Bette Midler at the Kennedy Center Honors
by Stephi Wild - 2021-12-08 07:22:29
VIDEO: Dick Van Dyke & Chita Rivera Discuss Their Lives in the Theater
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-10-01 17:54:06
VIDEO: Brandon Victor Dixon Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2021-08-11 10:07:56
Celebrating Black History Month: MOTOWN Raises the Volume on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-02-24 12:48:11
Broadway Rewind: MOTOWN Raises the Volume at Bryant Park in 2013
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-08-06 17:01:00
VIDEO: Showtime Documentary Films Releases Trailer for HITSVILLE: THE MAKING OF MOTOWN
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-07-18 13:12:15
News
Feature: MICHELLE JOHNSON CELEBRATES FREEDOM – A JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION ON JUNE 19
by Debbie Hall - Jun 11, 2026
Acclaimed vocalist Michelle Johnson, known as “Las Vegas’ First Lady of Jazz,” performs Freedom – A Juneteenth Celebration. She returns to Myron's at The Smith Center on June 19 for an inspiring and deeply personal concert that honors the spirit of Juneteenth through music, movement, storytelling, and celebration.
by Debbie Hall - Jun 11, 2026
Acclaimed vocalist Michelle Johnson, known as “Las Vegas’ First Lady of Jazz,” performs Freedom – A Juneteenth Celebration. She returns to Myron's at The Smith Center on June 19 for an inspiring and deeply personal concert that honors the spirit of Juneteenth through music, movement, storytelling, and celebration.
AIN'T TOO PROUD to Make Regional Premiere at The Gateway Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
The Gateway Playhouse announced the cast and creative team for its regional premiere of AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, with director DeMone Seraphin leading the Tony Award-winning musical in Bellport, NY.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
The Gateway Playhouse announced the cast and creative team for its regional premiere of AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, with director DeMone Seraphin leading the Tony Award-winning musical in Bellport, NY.
MARVIN: A MARVIN GAY REVUE to Open at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present MARVIN: A MARVIN GAYE REVUE, a new musical celebration of Marvin Gaye's catalog, directed by founder Nate Jacobs, featuring returning star Sheldon Rhoden at The Donelly Theatre in Sarasota.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present MARVIN: A MARVIN GAYE REVUE, a new musical celebration of Marvin Gaye's catalog, directed by founder Nate Jacobs, featuring returning star Sheldon Rhoden at The Donelly Theatre in Sarasota.
Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD-THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Dan Marois - May 18, 2026
Jukebox musicals are practically a summer tradition at the Ogunquit Playhouse. In recent years, we’ve seen everything from Jersey Boys and Million Dollar Quartet to The Cher Show, On Your Feet!-The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, Heartbreak Hotel, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and last year’s world premiere of When Elvis Met the Beatles.
by Dan Marois - May 18, 2026
Jukebox musicals are practically a summer tradition at the Ogunquit Playhouse. In recent years, we’ve seen everything from Jersey Boys and Million Dollar Quartet to The Cher Show, On Your Feet!-The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, Heartbreak Hotel, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, and last year’s world premiere of When Elvis Met the Beatles.
MICHAEL Breaks Box Office Records with $97 Million Opening Weekend
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 27, 2026
Michael, the new biopic about Michael Jackson, moonwalked into theaters this past weekend, grossing $97.2 million domestically and $121.6 across foreign markets, for a total of $218.8 million worldwide.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 27, 2026
Michael, the new biopic about Michael Jackson, moonwalked into theaters this past weekend, grossing $97.2 million domestically and $121.6 across foreign markets, for a total of $218.8 million worldwide.
MICHAEL Poised to Break Box Office Records for Musical Biopics This Weekend
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2026
Michael, the new biopic about Michael Jackson, grossed $12.6 million at the box office in preview showings on Wednesday and Thursday. This marks the highest previews in sales for a musical biopic to date.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2026
Michael, the new biopic about Michael Jackson, grossed $12.6 million at the box office in preview showings on Wednesday and Thursday. This marks the highest previews in sales for a musical biopic to date.
Review Roundup: Jaafar Jackson Stars as Michael Jackson in MICHAEL Biopic
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2026
Reviews are in for Michael, the anticipated new biopic about music icon Michael Jackson. Starring Michael's nephew Jaafar Jackson as the late musician, find out what critics are saying in our roundup below.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2026
Reviews are in for Michael, the anticipated new biopic about music icon Michael Jackson. Starring Michael's nephew Jaafar Jackson as the late musician, find out what critics are saying in our roundup below.
Photos: Colman Domingo, Jaafar Jackson, & More Attend MICHAEL Los Angeles Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2026
On Monday, the cast and filmmakers of Michael, the biopic about music icon Michael Jackson, celebrated the new film at the Los Angeles premiere at the Dolby Theatre and TCL Chinese Theatre with a black carpet, screening, and more. Check out photos now.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2026
On Monday, the cast and filmmakers of Michael, the biopic about music icon Michael Jackson, celebrated the new film at the Los Angeles premiere at the Dolby Theatre and TCL Chinese Theatre with a black carpet, screening, and more. Check out photos now.
Photos: Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, & More Attend Berlin Premiere for MICHAEL Biopic
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 13, 2026
On Friday, the cast and filmmakers of Michael celebrated the new film at the Global Fan Premiere at Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin, Germany. Check out photos featuring stars Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 13, 2026
On Friday, the cast and filmmakers of Michael celebrated the new film at the Global Fan Premiere at Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin, Germany. Check out photos featuring stars Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, and more.
MJ National Tour to Return to The Fabulous Fox Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026
The National Tour of MJ will have a return St. Louis engagement at The Fabulous Fox May 19-24. Show times for MJ at The Fabulous Fox are Tuesday through Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m., Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026
The National Tour of MJ will have a return St. Louis engagement at The Fabulous Fox May 19-24. Show times for MJ at The Fabulous Fox are Tuesday through Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m., Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
Video: Watch the Final Trailer for MICHAEL Biopic Featuring 'Thriller,' 'Billie Jean,' & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2026
The final trailer has been released for Michael, the highly anticipated biopic about music icon Michael Jackson. Starring Michael's nephew Jaafar Jackson as the late musician, the trailer showcases several musical performances in the movie. Check it out now, along with a new image.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2026
The final trailer has been released for Michael, the highly anticipated biopic about music icon Michael Jackson. Starring Michael's nephew Jaafar Jackson as the late musician, the trailer showcases several musical performances in the movie. Check it out now, along with a new image.
Broadway Watch Guide April 2026: New Theater Titles to See This Month
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2026
This April, there are plenty of new titles for theater buffs to watch, including the film version of Merrily We Roll Along, the Michael Jackson biopic, Anne Hathaway's turn as a pop diva in Mother Mary, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2026
This April, there are plenty of new titles for theater buffs to watch, including the film version of Merrily We Roll Along, the Michael Jackson biopic, Anne Hathaway's turn as a pop diva in Mother Mary, and more.
Photos: New Photos Released for MICHAEL Biopic; Tickets Now on Sale
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2026
Tickets are now on sale for Michael, the highly anticipated biopic about music icon Michael Jackson. Check out newly released photos here, featuring Jaafar Jackson as his late uncle.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 26, 2026
Tickets are now on sale for Michael, the highly anticipated biopic about music icon Michael Jackson. Check out newly released photos here, featuring Jaafar Jackson as his late uncle.
Video: Watch Jaafar Jackson Prepare to Play Michael Jackson in New Biopic
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 19, 2026
In a featurette for Michael, Michael Jackson's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, shares how he prepared to portray his late uncle in the new biopic of the musician. Check it out now.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 19, 2026
In a featurette for Michael, Michael Jackson's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, shares how he prepared to portray his late uncle in the new biopic of the musician. Check it out now.
MICHAEL Biopic Sets Early Access Screenings for New Film
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 10, 2026
Michael, the highly anticipated biopic about music icon Michael Jackson, will be available in theaters for limited Early Access screenings on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 10, 2026
Michael, the highly anticipated biopic about music icon Michael Jackson, will be available in theaters for limited Early Access screenings on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 7, 2026
What did our critic think of MJ THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center?
by Theresa Bertram - Mar 7, 2026
What did our critic think of MJ THE MUSICAL at Robinson Center?
Brisbane Cast Revealed for MJ THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
Broadway sensation Ilario Grant will lead the Brisbane season of the Olivier and Tony Award-winning MJ THE MUSICAL, following his celebrated run in Melbourne.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
Broadway sensation Ilario Grant will lead the Brisbane season of the Olivier and Tony Award-winning MJ THE MUSICAL, following his celebrated run in Melbourne.
THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN National Tour to Play Attucks Theatre in Norfolk
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026
The celebrated MAGIC OF MOTOWN national tour will grace the stage of Norfolk's historic Attucks Theatre, bringing classic hits and timeless performances.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026
The celebrated MAGIC OF MOTOWN national tour will grace the stage of Norfolk's historic Attucks Theatre, bringing classic hits and timeless performances.
Review: DREAMGIRLS at Hattiloo Theatre
by Kevin Shaw - Feb 10, 2026
The city of Memphis is 63% African American. The nation’s first Black newspaper began here under the leadership of Ida B. Wells. The 1968 Sanitation Workers’ Strike brought Martin Luther King Jr. to this city, leading to his assassination and dramatically accelerating the national civil rights movement.
by Kevin Shaw - Feb 10, 2026
The city of Memphis is 63% African American. The nation’s first Black newspaper began here under the leadership of Ida B. Wells. The 1968 Sanitation Workers’ Strike brought Martin Luther King Jr. to this city, leading to his assassination and dramatically accelerating the national civil rights movement.
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of MICHAEL Biopic in New Featurette
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 10, 2026
A new featurette has been released for Michael, taking viewers behind the scenes of the highly anticipated biopic about music icon Michael Jackson. Check it out now.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 10, 2026
A new featurette has been released for Michael, taking viewers behind the scenes of the highly anticipated biopic about music icon Michael Jackson. Check it out now.
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How many shows has Berry Gordy written?
Berry Gordy has written 1 shows including Motown the Musical (Bookwriter).
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