Motown the Musical
OPENS FEBRUARY 2016
The West End production of Motown the Musical, opens at the Shaftesbury Theatre in February 2016. Tickets are on sale now.
Synopsis
With just $800 borrowed from his family, Motown founder Berry Gordy, goes from featherweight boxer to heavyweight music mogul, discovering and launching the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and many more. Motown The Musical uncovers the true story of the legendary record label that changed music history and created the soundtrack of a generation.
Music
Featuring a sixteen piece orchestra playing 50 Motown tracks including Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, I’ll Be There, Dancing In The Street, Stop! In The Name Of Love, My Girl, I Heard It Through The Grapevine and For Once In My Life, Charles Randolph-Wright’s production tells the story behind the classic hits.
With music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue and book by Motown founder Berry Gordy, Motown the Musical is directed by Charles Randolph-Wright. London previews begin on 11 February 2016, and opening night on 8 March 2016. Currently booking until 22 October 2016.
The original Broadway cast recording of Motown the Musical is available via Motown Records, a label of UMG Recordings – www.classicmotown.com
Images from the Original Broadway Cast. Photo Credit : Joan Marcus
Official Website | Motown the Musical
Cast
Yet to be announced – Open auditions were held Feb 2016.
Creatives
Music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Ethan Popp,
co-orchestrations and additional arrangements by Bryan Cook,
dance arrangements by Zane Mark
music direction by Gareth Weedon.
Choreography is by Patricia Wilcox and Warren Adams,
scenic design by David Korins,
costumes by Esosa,
lighting by Natasha Katz,
sound by Peter Hylenski
projections by Daniel Brodie.
Motown the Musical will be produced in the West End by Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris, Berry Gordy and Adam Spiegel.”
Booking Information
Shaftesbury Theatre, 210 Shaftesbury Avenue, London WC2H 8DP
Currently booking :11 February – 22 October 2016
Monday – Saturday 7.30pm, Thursday & Saturday matinees at 3pm
£19.50 – £69.50 Monday – Thursday,
£19.50 – £75 Friday and Saturday.
A limited number of premium seats are also available at £89 Monday to Thursday and £99 on Friday and Saturday.
Box Office
020 7379 5399
www.motownthemusical.co.uk,
Shaftesbury Theatre Box Office.
Day seats will go on sale from the Box Office, in person only, from 10am on the day of performance.