motown the musical Archives

In Memoriam

Mary Wilson, Of The Supremes, Passes Suddenly

It was announced that Mary Wilson, one of the original Supremes, passed suddenly on February 8, 2021, at the age of 76. Mary was...

NatalynFebruary 9, 2021

A Must See

Motown The Musical Tour: Chester Gregory Starring as Berry Gordy !

It was all a dream. While we are unsure if he grew up reading “Word Up” magazine, Chester Gregory found a way to turn...

Broadway BlackJanuary 6, 2016

A Must See

Dionne Figgins Shows Out On STARZ’s Flesh and Bone

Dionne Figgins constantly shows us that she is indeed a force to be reckoned with. From her stand out work on Motown the Musical...

Broadway BlackDecember 9, 2015

A Must See

Motown The Musical Returns To Broadway Summer 2016

If Broadway was personified as a young Michael Jackson, its theme song would be “I Want You Back.” It won’t be long before Broadway will...

Broadway BlackNovember 24, 2015

Events and Happenings

6 Broadway Black Inspired Costumes for Halloween

It seems the holiday season is already upon us. Stores are putting up Christmas displays and the sound of Christmas music is already sneaking...

Broadway BlackOctober 23, 2015

Events and Happenings

Walk Tall Girl Productions Celebrated 15 Years With A Taste of My World

Founder and president Marcia Pendelton, of Walk Tall Girl Productions, celebrated her company’s 15th anniversary Sept. 28, when she presented A Taste of My World:...

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

Coming Soon

Exclusive: Mykal Kilgore Defies Gravity For #KickstartKilgore Campaign

Singing sensation Mykal Kilgore is raising funds through Kickstarter for a solo album. Most recently known for his outstanding work on Broadway in shows...

Broadway BlackSeptember 21, 2015

Inspiration

Vanessa Williams Performs at Miss America Pageant with Broadway Inspirational Voices

Three decades after she became the first African American to win the Miss America crown, actress and singer Vanessa Williams finally received an apology...

Broadway BlackSeptember 19, 2015

A Must See

Brandon Victor Dixon Debut Concert at Joe’s Pub

Most people are content to celebrate their birthday with dinner and a few friends or maybe a concert. But Tony-nominated star of Motown: The...

Broadway BlackSeptember 16, 2015

A Must See

Valisia LeKae Launches Adventures of Lillian Kate Web Series

Grammy- and Tony-nominated Valisia LeKae has gone from starring as “Diana Ross” in Motown: The Musical, when it opened at Lunt-Fonanne Theatre in April...

Broadway BlackSeptember 15, 2015

A Must See

Here Come’s Motown: The Musical on Tour!

Motown: The Musical is a heart thumping, nostalgic performance of the music that made Berry Gordy king. The show pays homage to the world...

Broadway BlackSeptember 9, 2015

A Must See

Mykal Kilgore Doo-Wops My Heart Will Go On

Recently, American Idol and The Voice alum Frenchie Davis wowed the masses when she turned Fetty Wap’s “Trap Queen” from chirpy hip hop hit...

Broadway BlackAugust 12, 2015

Events and Happenings

‘America’s Got Talent’ Fans Say Judges Miss The Mark On Ryan Shaw

By the time soul singer Ryan Shaw hit the stage of “America’s Got Talent” he had already earned three Grammy nominations. In addition he...

Nicole JohnsonJuly 28, 2015

Across The Pond

Motown: The Musical Flash Mob On Virgin Air

The old fashioned days of air travel where you put on your nice clothes and are served edible food may be gone, but Richard...

Broadway BlackJune 15, 2015

Across The Pond

Motown: The Musical Coming to a Movie Theatre Near You?

Motown: The Musical hit the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre stage in April 2013 and did not close until January 2015 after a whopping 700+ performances of all the...

Broadway BlackJune 2, 2015