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Smokey Robinson Named Celebrity Judge of Highmark First Night Pittsburgh's Annual Sing-Off Competition
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 24, 2014


The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is pleased to announce that the legendary singer, songwriter and entrepreneur Smokey Robinson will serve as the judge for Highmark First Night Pittsburgh's annual Sing-Off competition. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is searching for musically talented students to audition for the fourth annual vocal competition celebrating the New Year. The deadline for submissions has been extended through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 12.

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Announces Smokey Robinson as Celebrity Judge for Annual Sing-Off Competition
by Casey Judge - Nov 24, 2014


The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is pleased to announce that the legendary singer, songwriter and entrepreneur Smokey Robinson will serve as the judge for Highmark First Night Pittsburgh's annual Sing-Off competition. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is searching for musically talented students to audition for the fourth annual vocal competition celebrating the New Year. The deadline for submissions has been extended through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 12.

BWW Reviews: MOTOWN THE MUSICAL at the Fabulous Fox Theatre
by Chris Gibson - Nov 21, 2014


I have no doubt that MOTOWN THE MUSICAL will be popular with audiences. It does, after all, contain the music that generations have grown up on, and it's still being played today. And, it's interesting that I was flipping channels on TV and saw an infomercial dedicated to the Motown 25th Anniversary special made in 1983 recently. That's the scene that opens the show, and where we first encounter the man who made it all happen, Berry Gordy. He's angry and doesn't want to attend because all his stars have left him for the greener pastures of other labels. This despite it being his own competitive spirit, and the fact that he instilled that in his roster of talent (songwriters, singers, and musicians), that created their desire to further pursue their careers in the first place. That makes for an interesting dichotomy that would seem ripe for the stage. So, why am I so disappointed? Because I wanted a real narrative (Gordy wrote the book himself) that doesn't gloss over important historical events while, at the same time, giving 60 fabulous tunes short shrift.

Three Dog Night, Muppet Movie Sing-a-Long, Dick Fox Doo Wop Extravaganza and More Set for Arcadia's 2015 Season
by BWW News Desk - Nov 17, 2014


Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation presents its second season at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center -- Three Dog Night on Saturday, January 10 at 8 pm; The Four Tops on Saturday, February 21 at 8 pm; Big Bad Voodoo Daddy on Friday, March 27 at 8 pm; The Muppet Movie Sing-a-Long on Saturday, May 16 at 2 pm and Dick Fox Doo Wop Extravaganza on Saturday, June 6 at 7 pm. This four concert season, and the additional attraction The Muppet Movie Sing-A-Long, is presented by the Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation and is a means of raising funds to support arts in the schools and maintain this new, state-of-the-art facility.

MOTOWN National Tour Plays the Fabulous Fox, Now thru 11/30
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2014


The Fabulous Fox Theatre is excited to announce that the national tour of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL will play at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis tonight, November 18 - 30, 2014.

BWW Preview: MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Comes to the Music Hall in Kansas City
by Steve Wilson - Nov 16, 2014


Broadway Across America and the Kansas City Broadway Series present Motown The Musical December 9 through 14 at the Kansas City Music Hall. Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, the story of Motown is a true American dream.

Tickets to The Temptations & The Four Tops' Broadway Engagement Now On Sale
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 14, 2014


Tickets are now on sale for the original Motown legends, THE TEMPTATIONS and THE FOUR TOPS, special one-week engagement on Broadway at the legendary Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway @ 47th street) from December 29, 2014 - January 4, 2015. Tickets, priced from $52 - $142 and are available for purchase at ticketmaster.com/tnt. This special limited engagement is presented by Robert Ahrens, Eva Price, Manny Kladitis, A Broadway Concert Event and Live Nation Entertainment.

Clive Davis and The Recording Academy Present the Pre-GRAMMY Gala
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 13, 2014


Clive Davis and The Recording Academy will present the annual Pre-GRAMMY Gala on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., the evening before the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards.

Morgan James Covers Bruce Springsteen's 'Dancing In The Dark'
by Pat Cerasaro - Nov 7, 2014


Morgan James covers The Boss!

Tickets to MOTOWN THE MUSICAL at Boston Opera House on Sale 11/9
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2014


Producers Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris and Berry Gordy, and Broadway In Boston have announced that single tickets for MOTOWN THE MUSICAL will go on sale to the public Sunday, November 9, 2014 at 10AM. Performances at the Boston Opera House, January 27 through February 15, 2015.

Photo Flash: MOTOWN National Tour Celebrates Opening in Detroit!
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 28, 2014


The long-anticipated Detroit engagement of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL opened last Wednesday, October 22 at The Fisher Theatre - check out photos below!

The Four Tops Play Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2014


Popular soul group The Four Tops comes to the Fred Kavli Theatre, tonight, October 24, 2014 at 8:00 pm.

MPAC Welcomes Smokey Robinson Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2014


Smokey Robinson performs from over a half century of Motown memories such as 'Tears of a Clown,' 'Tracks of My Tears,' 'Shop Around,' and 'Cruisin,' at Mayo Performing Arts Center tonight, October 24 at 8 pm. Tickets are $79-129.

Morgan James Covers Ellie Goulding's 'Burn'
by Pat Cerasaro - Oct 27, 2014


Morgan James covers Ellie Goulding's 'Burn'!

The 10th Annual African American Literary Awards Comes to Harlem, 10/26
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 16, 2014


Harlem, New York

Morgan James Premieres 'Call My Name' Music Video
by Pat Cerasaro - Oct 15, 2014


Morgan James covers Paramore's 'Ain't It Fun'!

BWW Reviews: 'Cool' MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Rocks the State Theatre
by Roy Berko - Oct 10, 2014


The State Theatre in PlayhouseSquare is rocking. Rocking with sounds of the likes of Diana Ross, The Supremes, The Jackson Five, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Rocking with a full orchestra, a visually stimulating electronically enhanced production, and the story of Berry Gordy.

Morgan James Covers Paramore's 'Ain't It Fun'
by Pat Cerasaro - Oct 12, 2014


Morgan James covers Paramore's 'Ain't It Fun'!

The Four Tops to Play Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 10/24
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 6, 2014


Popular soul group The Four Tops comes to the Fred Kavli Theatre, Friday, October 24, 2014 at 8:00 pm.

MOTOWN National Tour to Play the Fabulous Fox, 11/18-30
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 6, 2014


The Fabulous Fox Theatre is excited to announce that the national tour of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL will play at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis November 18 - 30, 2014.

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