Marvin Gaye News

This week, we go around our Broadway World to feature stories in Maine, Austin, Portland, and more. Check out our top 10 stories around our Broadway World below, which include Mad Horse's OTHER DESERT CITIES, classic comedy GREATER TUNA in Austin, and GROUNDED in Portland, just to name a few.

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has further strengthened its Neighbouring Rights division with the addition of a series of high-profile signings to the roster, including Mark Ronson and Snoop Dogg.

The New McCree Theatre, 2040 W. Carpenter Road, Flint, is presenting the original musical revue, Sincerely: the Musical Odyssey of an Original Moonglow, written by Charles H. Winfrey, directed by Lawrence 'Chris' Young, with music directed by Dr. Phillip Young, tonight, May 7 - May 30, 2015.

Turning a profit in the theatre business is challenging at best but it isn't surprising that MOTOWN THE MUSICAL easily recouped its initial investment during its run on Broadway, or its outlay for the First National Tour, now playing at the Hollywood Pantages. The popularity of the Motown sound is undeniable. Even if you wanted to, it's impossible to keep from being carried away by the irresistible groove of the music. And why would you even want to try?

The first night of 'Battle Rounds' on TELEMUNDO's 'La Voz Kids,' (The Voice Kids) was a highly emotional one, bringing 18 talented young voices face-to-face to compete to be one of six selected continuing to the Final phase.

= Producers Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris and Berry Gordy have announced that First National Tour of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL will celebrate its one year anniversary on May 8, 2015.

Sun Soul Orchestra is an inspired project that features a rotating collection of artists performing original music and covers arranged by Stevo Théard and Ginger Murphy.

The first night of “Battle Rounds” on TELEMUNDO's “La Voz Kids,” (The Voice Kids) was a highly emotional one, bringing 18 talented young voices face-to-face to compete to be one of six selected continuing to the Final phase. Coaches Daddy Yankee, Natalia Jimenez and Pedro Fernandez, with the support of Mentors Becky G, Maluma and Victor Manuelle, prepared the first group of contestants for the much anticipated “Battle Rounds,” where three members from each team compete against each other by performing the same song together. After each Battle, the Coaches had to make the very difficult decision of choosing who goes to the Final phase of the hit singing competition. Six additional voices will be selected next Sunday, May 3, at 8pm/7c, as 18 more kids compete in the electrifying “Battle Rounds” from the Universal Orlando Resort.

The first night of "Battle Rounds" on TELEMUNDO's "La Voz Kids," (The Voice Kids) was a highly emotional one, bringing 18 talented young voices face-to-face to compete to be one of six selected continuing to the Final phase.

Knoxville Opera celebrates the arts with a spectacular feast of dance, music and performance through Knoxville Opera's annual Rossini Festival International Street Fair today, April 25 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. The event is free to the public and draws attendees from around the region and country.

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has announced a long-term, worldwide deal ex- North America with hip hop pioneer and “Godfather” Afrika Bambaataa.

Wharton Center's 2015-2016 season has nine Broadway blockbusters, a handful of superstars making their premiere at the Center and many brand-new titles. Executive Director Mike Brand says, "It's a magical season; really a Broadway bonanza that will satisfy the hunger our audiences have for the best shows on tour!"

The New McCree Theatre, 2040 W. Carpenter Road, Flint, is presenting the original musical revue, Sincerely: the Musical Odyssey of an Original Moonglow, written by Charles H. Winfrey, directed by Lawrence 'Chris' Young, with music directed by Dr. Phillip Young, May 7 - May 30, 2015.

Once pronounced by Bob Dylan as America's 'greatest living poet,' acclaimed singer/songwriter Smokey Robinson's career spans more than four decades of hits. He has received numerous awards including the Grammy Living Legend Award, NARAS Lifetime Achievement Award, Honorary Doctorate (Howard University), Kennedy Center Honors, and the National Medal of Arts Award. He has also been inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters' Hall of Fame.

Knoxville Opera celebrates the arts with a spectacular feast of dance, music and performance through Knoxville Opera's annual Rossini Festival International Street Fair on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. The event is free to the public and draws attendees from around the region and country.

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has adopted a pioneering approach among major music publishers by installing an A&R executive to work in Nashville and specialize in non-country music.

Live From Lincoln Center - the pioneering, award-winning performing arts series - continues its 40th anniversary season with another concert from Lincoln Center's American Songbook series, featuring Norm Lewis: Who Am I? (April 10 on PBS). Song selections include: 'Wouldn't It Be Loverly?' (Music by Frederick Loewe, lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner); 'I Got Plenty o' Nuttin' (Music by George Gershwin, lyrics by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin); 'What's Going On' (Renaldo Benson, al Cleveland, and Marvin Gaye); and 'No One Is Alone' (Stephen Sondheim).

Producers Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris and Berry Gordy, and Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta are proud to announce that single tickets for MOTOWN THE MUSICAL will go on sale Sunday, April 12 at 10 a.m.

After hinting at a summer run in London, it looks like MOTOWN THE MUSICAL will be shakin' it in the West End next spring.