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Breaking: MOTOWN to Take Broadway Hiatus; Heads to the UK Next Summer!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2014


MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, the hit musical featuring the music of the legendary Motown catalogue and a book by Berry Gordy, will play its final performance at Broadway's Lunt Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street) on January 18, 2015.

STAGE TUBE: Go Backstage with MOTOWN's Josh Tower, Charl Brown and More!
by Stage Tube - Aug 21, 2014


PIX 11 News anchor Tamsen Fadal recently went 'Backstage on Broadway' at Motown the Musical. Stars Josh Tower, Charl Brown, Bryan Terrell Clark, Raymond Luke Jr., and Nathaniel Cullors were on hand to show her behind the scenes at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, while Music Director Joseph Joubert and Hair Department Supervisor Heather Wright revealed some of the details that take audiences back to the Motor City eight times a week. Click below to go backstage with the cast and creative team!

Morgan James Covers Mariah Carey's 'Fantasy'
by Pat Cerasaro - Aug 21, 2014


THE ADDAMS FAMILY standout and rising Broadway player Morgan James performs a stunning cover of Mariah Carey's hit 'Fantasy' in a new video now available to view.

Yoshi's to Welcome the Cast of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, 8/25
by BWW News Desk - Aug 19, 2014


San Francisco welcomes Berry Gordy's "Motown: The Musical," which has been sweeping the nation. Monday, Aug 25 from 5:00pm - 8:30pm. Planned as San Francisco's official welcome, Supervisor London Breed will represent the city with opening remarks. Praised for its invigorating musical numbers, the popular musical plays at the Orpheum Theater from August 15 - September 28.

Tickets to KINKY BOOTS, MOTOWN & More at Fox Theatre On Sale 9/7
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 18, 2014


Single tickets for the Fabulous Fox Theatre's 2014-2015 U.S. Bank Broadway Series shows will go on sale Sunday, September 7 at Noon.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for August 13th, 2014
by Paul W. Thompson - Aug 13, 2014


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. It's the Mosh Pit's 5th Birthday! We start off with the Broadway In Chicago Millennium Park concert, and bring you casting news for 'Evil Dead' and Dee Snider's 'Christmas Tale,' plus the latest from the Marriott Theatre, two northside shows about popular music, The Improvised Sondheim Project and Aurora's cast of 'Cats!' I think I need some cake....

Morgan James Set For Special SubCulture Show, 9/3
by Pat Cerasaro - Aug 13, 2014


THE ADDAMS FAMILY star and Broadway regular Morgan James is set for a special solo show at intimate NYC cabaret venue SubCulture next month according to a new listing.

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL National Tour Launches to the Tune of $20 Million in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2014


MOTOWN THE MUSICAL thanks Chicago for launching the North American tour of the smash hit musical with 128 performances of standing ovations at the Oriental Theatre and a triumphant $20 million grossing 16-week engagement.

Photo Flash: MOTOWN National Tour Wraps Up Run in Chicago!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 11, 2014


MOTOWN THE MUSICAL thanks Chicago for launching the North American tour of the smash hit musical with 128 performances of standing ovations at the Oriental Theatre and a triumphant $20 million grossing 16 week engagement. The National Tour continues across the country and will next visit San Francisco, opening on August 15, 2014 at The Orpheum Theatre.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for August 6th, 2014
by Paul W. Thompson - Aug 6, 2014


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Special nights at the Marriott and Stage 773 this weekend, plus three shows opening ('Coraline,' 'Reefer Madness' and 'Fiddler') and four shows closing ('Motown,' 'Big Fish,' 'Godspell' and 'Hillbillies'). We'll tell you the three shows that have one additional week, plus a Christmas movie has us all a-buzz!!

MOTOWN, Coming to the Marcus Center Next Year, Featured in BROADWAY BALANCES AMERICA
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2014


Broadway Across America has announced that Motown the Musical will be featured on Lifetime Television's award-winning morning show 'The Balancing Act' as part of the six part series 'Broadway Balances America.' Motown the Musical is being presented at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts as part of the 2014/2015 BMO Harris Bank Broadway at the Marcus Center Series from July 7 to 12, 2015.

DIRTY DANCING & ANNIE to be Featured on Lifetime's THE BALANCING ACT
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 4, 2014


Broadway Across America has announced that Dirty Dancing - the Classic Story on Stage and Annie will be featured on Lifetime Television's award-winning morning show 'The Balancing Act' as part of the six part series 'Broadway Balances America.'

VIDEO: Check Out New TV Spot for Broadway's MOTOWN THE MUSICAL
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 29, 2014


Below, check out the brand new commercial for Broadway's smash hit musical, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Daniel J. Watts
by Adrienne Onofri - Jul 30, 2014


In his seventh Bway show in his eight years in NY, Daniel wowed audiences with his 'After Midnight' tap dancing.

Smokey Robinson's HUMAN NATURE: THE MOTOWN SHOW to Play Eventim Apollo, 23 November
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 25, 2014


Direct from the USA and following 1000 Las Vegas headlining shows as well as two North American concert tours, Smokey Robinson Presents Human Nature: The Motown Show will have its first London performance on Sunday 23 November 2014 at Eventim Apollo. Tickets will go on sale to the public from 9.00am on Thursday 31 July.

'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for July 23rd, 2014
by Paul W. Thompson - Jul 23, 2014


The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. It's the Chicago Summer Musical Theater Guide! With half the summer gone, our stages still burn bright with great showtune entertainment. Here's a rundown, from downtown to Indiana, to west and north. We've got 24 productions to keep your spirits up from now till Labor Day!

Photo Flash: Black Ensemble Theater Presents THE MARVELOUS MARVELETTES, Now Through 9/7
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 20, 2014


Black Ensemble Theater Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor announces the world premiere musical The Marvelous Marvelettes directed by Black Ensemble Associate Director Rueben D. Echoles. The Marvelous Marvelettes will be presented at the BlackEnsemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago, July 18-September 7, 2014.

THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF RICK JAMES Now Available
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 3, 2014


In his own words, the late hit-making funk rocker reveals all in an honest chronicle of his life of sex, drugs, and masterful music

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Hits Shea's Stage, 1/20-25
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 1, 2014


It began as one man's story…became everyone's music…and is now Broadway's musical! MOTOWN THE MUSICAL comes to Shea's Performing Arts Center January 20-25, 2015 as part of the M&T Bank Broadway Series presented by Shea's and Albert Nocciolino.

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