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.
MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL opens tonight, April 14, 2013, at Broadway's The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46 Street). Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL features a book by Berry Gordy and music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue. Let's see what the critics had to say...
According to the New York Times, MOTOWN The Musical, based on the life of iconic Motown founder Berry Gordy, will start previews at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater on March 11, with opening night set for April 14. The cast will be led by Brandon Victor Dixon (The Color Purple) as 'Berry Gordy Jr.' and Valisia LeKae (Ragtime, The Book of Mormon) as 'Diana Ross.' Additional casting has not yet been announced.
Dreamgirls, now onstage at Cumberland County Playhouse, is musical theater at its best, telling a universal story of a group of tremendously talented girls who grow into internationally known musical superstars, brought vividly to life onstage, filled with enough fiery theatrics and backstage drama to completely engage audiences and to deliver an emotional experience that is second to none.
WHO: Maryland Arts Festival WHAT: Beehive: The 60?s Musical WHEN: Sat. July 8 at 8PM, Sun. July 9 at 2PM, Weds. July 12 at 8PM, Fri. July 14 at 8PM, and Sun. July 16 at 7PM WHERE: Towson University Center for the Arts, Kaplan Concert Hall HOW MUCH: $25 general, $23 seniors, $18 students
The off-Broadway Daryl Roth Theatre on Union Square has opened a new venue, The D Lounge, which is helping to make the popular venue a complete arts center
Billy Elliot gets great reviews, a Ray Charles tribute opens, a Motown tribute opens, first-time playwrights invited to write West End play and rumours fly!
