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Motown the Musical is the real story of the one-of-a-kind sound that hit the airwaves in 1959 and changed our culture forever. This exhilarating show charts Motown founder Berry Gordy’s incredible journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and so many more. Featuring all the classics you love, Motown the Musical tells the story behind the hits as Diana, Smokey, Berry and the whole Motown family fight against the odds to create the soundtrack that changed America. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. Now, experience the next electrifying chapter in the Motown story.

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Performances ended on Jan. 18, 2015.

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About Motown The Musical

What Is the Story of Motown The Musical?
Written by label founder Berry Gordy, Motown The Musical charts the meteoric career of Gordy from his days as a wannabe boxer in Detroit to his position as the head of the Motown record label. As Gordy discovers new talents like Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson and The Supremes, he also finds himself entangled in a drama-fueled romance with Diana Ross. The show stretches across decades as it tells the true story of Gordy—and Motown’s—rise to fame.

Hail to the Beat! Motown Recoups Just Before Closing on B'way
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Hail to the Beat! Motown Recoups Just Before Closing on B'way
Photos! Whoopi Goldberg Goes ‘Dancing in the Street’ with the Cast of Motown
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Photos! Whoopi Goldberg Goes ‘Dancing in the Street’ with the Cast of Motown
Motown the Musical Sets Broadway Closing Date
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Motown the Musical Sets Broadway Closing Date
Former Detroit Pistons Player Bill Laimbeer Gets a Taste of Motown
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Former Detroit Pistons Player Bill Laimbeer Gets a Taste of Motown
The Cast of Motown Celebrates the Hit Musical's 500th Performance on Broadway
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The Cast of Motown Celebrates the Hit Musical's 500th Performance on Broadway
Motown Star Josh Tower & Wife Karen Welcome Baby Girl
Broadway Babies
Motown Star Josh Tower & Wife Karen Welcome Baby Girl
Josh Tower Joins Broadway’s Motown as Berry Gordy
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Josh Tower Joins Broadway’s Motown as Berry Gordy
Josh Tower Will Step Into Motown as Broadway’s Newest Berry Gordy
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Josh Tower Will Step Into Motown as Broadway’s Newest Berry Gordy
Tony Nominee Valisia LeKae is Cancer Free!
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Tony Nominee Valisia LeKae is Cancer Free!
Photos! Jennifer Hudson Meets the Cast of Motown
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Photos! Jennifer Hudson Meets the Cast of Motown
Take a Peek Backstage at Motown The Musical
Behind the Scenes
Take a Peek Backstage at Motown The Musical
Watch Berry Gordy Sign & Seal a Special Delivery
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Watch Berry Gordy Sign & Seal a Special Delivery
Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees Pays a Visit to the Cast of Motown
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Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees Pays a Visit to the Cast of Motown
She's All We Need to Get By! Krystal Joy Brown Joins the Cast of Motown The Musical
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She's All We Need to Get By! Krystal Joy Brown Joins the Cast of Motown The Musical
New Book of Mormon Star Syesha Mercado's Backstage Visit at Motown
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New Book of Mormon Star Syesha Mercado's Backstage Visit at Motown
See Julius Thomas III & the Cast of Motown Perform Touching Tribute Song ‘I Am Here’ For Valisia LeKae
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See Julius Thomas III & the Cast of Motown Perform Touching Tribute Song ‘I Am Here’ For Valisia LeKae
Welcome to Hitsville, USA! Krystal Joy Brown Will Play Diana Ross in Broadway's Motown The Musical
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Welcome to Hitsville, USA! Krystal Joy Brown Will Play Diana Ross in Broadway's Motown The Musical
Motown Tony Nominee Valisia LeKae Reveals Her Battle with Ovarian Cancer: 'It's Better to Fight Than to Fear'
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Motown Tony Nominee Valisia LeKae Reveals Her Battle with Ovarian Cancer: 'It's Better to Fight Than to Fear'
Stop! In the Name of Cuteness! Jamie Foxx and His Adorable Daughter Meet the Stars of Motown
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Stop! In the Name of Cuteness! Jamie Foxx and His Adorable Daughter Meet the Stars of Motown
Looking Good! Tony Nominee Brenda Braxton’s Grooming Company BBraxton Named Official Barber of Motown
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Looking Good! Tony Nominee Brenda Braxton’s Grooming Company BBraxton Named Official Barber of Motown
Motown's Bryan Terrell Clark on Halloween Costume Malfunctions and Why Freddy Krueger Is 'the Man'
Trick or Treat
Motown's Bryan Terrell Clark on Halloween Costume Malfunctions and Why Freddy Krueger Is 'the Man'
The View's Sherri Shepherd & The Chew's Carla Hall Boogie On Down to Motown The Musical
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The View's Sherri Shepherd & The Chew's Carla Hall Boogie On Down to Motown The Musical
Miracle Man: Backstage at Motown with Charl Brown, Episode 8: Happy Trails to You!
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Miracle Man: Backstage at Motown with Charl Brown, Episode 8: Happy Trails to You!
Miracle Man: Backstage at Motown with Charl Brown, Episode 7: Meeting Michael Strahan!
Miracle Man
Miracle Man: Backstage at Motown with Charl Brown, Episode 7: Meeting Michael Strahan!
Live's Michael Strahan Grooves Backstage at Motown The Musical
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Live's Michael Strahan Grooves Backstage at Motown The Musical
Miracle Man: Backstage at Motown with Charl Brown, Episode 6: Philly Road Trip!
Miracle Man
Miracle Man: Backstage at Motown with Charl Brown, Episode 6: Philly Road Trip!
Motown's Jamal Story on Being a Broadway Hoofer, His Ballet Beginnings and Why Madonna Loves His Abs
Gotta Dance
Motown's Jamal Story on Being a Broadway Hoofer, His Ballet Beginnings and Why Madonna Loves His Abs
Miracle Man: Backstage at Motown with Charl Brown, Episode 5: Flea Market Double Feature
Miracle Man
Miracle Man: Backstage at Motown with Charl Brown, Episode 5: Flea Market Double Feature
Miracle Man: Backstage at Motown with Charl Brown, Episode 4: Patina! Stark! Roaches!
Miracle Man
Miracle Man: Backstage at Motown with Charl Brown, Episode 4: Patina! Stark! Roaches!
Audition Hopefuls Go Dancin’ in the Street for Motown The Musical’s Nationwide Casting Call
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Audition Hopefuls Go Dancin’ in the Street for Motown The Musical’s Nationwide Casting Call
Miracle Man: Backstage at Motown with Charl Brown, Episode 3: Hitsville, Play Ball!
Miracle Man
Miracle Man: Backstage at Motown with Charl Brown, Episode 3: Hitsville, Play Ball!
Motown’s Brandon Victor Dixon Remembers Break-Ups and Boyz II Men in High School
School Days
Motown’s Brandon Victor Dixon Remembers Break-Ups and Boyz II Men in High School
Miracle Man: Backstage at Motown with Charl Brown, Episode 2: Wigging Out with Broadway Vets
Miracle Man
Miracle Man: Backstage at Motown with Charl Brown, Episode 2: Wigging Out with Broadway Vets
Miracle Man: Backstage at Motown with Charl Brown, Episode 1: Welcome to Swing Nation!
Miracle Man
Miracle Man: Backstage at Motown with Charl Brown, Episode 1: Welcome to Swing Nation!
Get Ready! Motown’s Charl Brown Is Broadway.com’s Soulful New Video Blogger
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Get Ready! Motown’s Charl Brown Is Broadway.com’s Soulful New Video Blogger
Felicia Boswell to Dazzle Audiences as Diana Ross in Motown for Six-Week Run
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Felicia Boswell to Dazzle Audiences as Diana Ross in Motown for Six-Week Run
Diva Alert! Motown's N’Kenge to Debut Solo Concert at Birdland
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Diva Alert! Motown's N’Kenge to Debut Solo Concert at Birdland
Ryan Shaw on His Road from Grammy-Nominated Soul Singer to Playing Stevie Wonder in Motown
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Ryan Shaw on His Road from Grammy-Nominated Soul Singer to Playing Stevie Wonder in Motown
Broadway Stars Ring In a Marvelous Night at Motown’s Actors Fund Performance
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Broadway Stars Ring In a Marvelous Night at Motown’s Actors Fund Performance
Watch Michael Strahan Perform ‘My Girl’ with Motown The Musical’s Temptations on Live with Kelly and Michael
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Watch Michael Strahan Perform ‘My Girl’ with Motown The Musical’s Temptations on Live with Kelly and Michael
Watch Megan Hilty, Darren Criss and the Cast of Motown the Musical Ring In July 4th at the Capitol
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Watch Megan Hilty, Darren Criss and the Cast of Motown the Musical Ring In July 4th at the Capitol
Ain't Too Proud to Fetch! Motown Star Valisia LeKae Shows Off Her Trio of Dynamite Dogs
Broadway Pets
Ain't Too Proud to Fetch! Motown Star Valisia LeKae Shows Off Her Trio of Dynamite Dogs
Smooth and Soulful! Motown Stars Wow the Crowd at the SoHo Apple Store
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Smooth and Soulful! Motown Stars Wow the Crowd at the SoHo Apple Store
NBA Legend Magic Johnson Scores Backstage at Motown The Musical
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NBA Legend Magic Johnson Scores Backstage at Motown The Musical
Berry Gordy and Diahann Carroll to Appear on Oprah’s Master Class on Father's Day
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Berry Gordy and Diahann Carroll to Appear on Oprah’s Master Class on Father's Day
Watch Eric LaJuan Summers and Motown The Musical’s Contours Stop the Show On Katie
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Watch Eric LaJuan Summers and Motown The Musical’s Contours Stop the Show On Katie
Motown The Musical to Launch First National Tour in Chicago
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Motown The Musical to Launch First National Tour in Chicago
Video Exclusive! Watch the Soulful Stars of Motown: The Musical Sing the Hits in the Recording Studio
Behind the Scenes
Video Exclusive! Watch the Soulful Stars of Motown: The Musical Sing the Hits in the Recording Studio
Diana Ross and Katie Couric Join the Party Backstage at Motown The Musical
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Diana Ross and Katie Couric Join the Party Backstage at Motown The Musical
Motown's Charl Brown on How an Iconic Dreamgirls Tony Moment Spurred His Career
Tony Flashback
Motown's Charl Brown on How an Iconic Dreamgirls Tony Moment Spurred His Career
What Does Beyonce Have to Do with Motown Tony Nominee Charl Brown?
Tony Nominee Secrets
What Does Beyonce Have to Do with Motown Tony Nominee Charl Brown?
Motown Stunner Valisia LeKae Talks Raiding Diana Ross' Closet, Singing at Dollywood and Kissing Cyndi Lauper
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Motown Stunner Valisia LeKae Talks Raiding Diana Ross' Closet, Singing at Dollywood and Kissing Cyndi Lauper
Quincy Jones and Tommy Hilfiger Make a Stylish Splash Backstage at Motown The Musical
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Quincy Jones and Tommy Hilfiger Make a Stylish Splash Backstage at Motown The Musical
What Did Motown’s Valisia LeKae Say Right After Getting Her First Tony Nomination?
Tony Nominee Secrets
What Did Motown’s Valisia LeKae Say Right After Getting Her First Tony Nomination?
Motown The Musical Sets June Release Date for Original Broadway Cast Album
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Motown The Musical Sets June Release Date for Original Broadway Cast Album
Dee Snider Rocks Out Backstage with the Stars of Motown The Musical
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Dee Snider Rocks Out Backstage with the Stars of Motown The Musical
Brandy, The Temptations and More Groove Backstage at Motown: The Musical
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Brandy, The Temptations and More Groove Backstage at Motown: The Musical
Motown's Charl Brown is 'Feeling Fine on Cloud Nine' After His First Tony Nomination
2013 Tony Reactions
Motown's Charl Brown is 'Feeling Fine on Cloud Nine' After His First Tony Nomination
Motown Leading Lady Valisia LeKae Will Have 'Just One Cupcake' to Celebrate Her Tony Nomination
2013 Tony Reactions
Motown Leading Lady Valisia LeKae Will Have 'Just One Cupcake' to Celebrate Her Tony Nomination
Motown's Charl Brown and Kinky Boots' Stark Sands Look Back on Their College Bromance
Broadway Besties
Motown's Charl Brown and Kinky Boots' Stark Sands Look Back on Their College Bromance
Exclusive Photos! Get Down with the Sound at Motown: The Musical’s Cast Album Recording Session
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Exclusive Photos! Get Down with the Sound at Motown: The Musical’s Cast Album Recording Session
Motown's Ryan Shaw on Embodying the 'Signature Moves' and Music of Stevie Wonder
Legends of Motown
Motown's Ryan Shaw on Embodying the 'Signature Moves' and Music of Stevie Wonder
Motown's N'Kenge on Continuing the Legacy and 'Finding the Truth' Behind Mary Wells
Legends of Motown
Motown's N'Kenge on Continuing the Legacy and 'Finding the Truth' Behind Mary Wells
Motown's Jibreel Mawry on the 'Beautiful Spirit' of His Musical Idol, Michael Jackson
Legends of Motown
Motown's Jibreel Mawry on the 'Beautiful Spirit' of His Musical Idol, Michael Jackson
Motown's Brandon Victor Dixon on How Playing Music Mogul Berry Gordy 'Means Everything'
Legends of Motown
Motown's Brandon Victor Dixon on How Playing Music Mogul Berry Gordy 'Means Everything'
Motown's Charl Brown on How Smokey Robinson Inspired Generations of Young People to 'Dream Bigger'
Legends of Motown
Motown's Charl Brown on How Smokey Robinson Inspired Generations of Young People to 'Dream Bigger'
Motown's Valisia LeKae on Why Playing Diana Ross Makes Her Feel Like 'the Luckiest Girl in the World'
Legends of Motown
Motown's Valisia LeKae on Why Playing Diana Ross Makes Her Feel Like 'the Luckiest Girl in the World'
The Stars of Motown: The Musical Share an Unforgettable Opening Night on Broadway
On the Scene
The Stars of Motown: The Musical Share an Unforgettable Opening Night on Broadway
Motown's Bryan Terrell Clark on Feeling the Spirit of His Soulful Character, Marvin Gaye
Legends of Motown
Motown's Bryan Terrell Clark on Feeling the Spirit of His Soulful Character, Marvin Gaye
Did Our Word of Mouth Panelists Hear a Symphony at Motown: The Musical?
Word of Mouth Review
Did Our Word of Mouth Panelists Hear a Symphony at Motown: The Musical?
Music Legends Galore Get Into the Groove at Motown: The Musical’s Broadway Opening Night
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Music Legends Galore Get Into the Groove at Motown: The Musical’s Broadway Opening Night
Watch Diana Ross and Berry Gordy React to Seeing Their Story on Stage in Motown: The Musical
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Watch Diana Ross and Berry Gordy React to Seeing Their Story on Stage in Motown: The Musical
Motown's Marva Hicks on Representing the 'Empress of Soul' Gladys Knight on Stage
Legends of Motown
Motown's Marva Hicks on Representing the 'Empress of Soul' Gladys Knight on Stage
Motown's Saycon Sengbloh on the 'Nerve-Racking' Challenge of Playing Music Legend Martha Reeves
Legends of Motown
Motown's Saycon Sengbloh on the 'Nerve-Racking' Challenge of Playing Music Legend Martha Reeves
Diana! Smokey! Stevie! The Stars Align as Motown: The Musical Opens on Broadway
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Diana! Smokey! Stevie! The Stars Align as Motown: The Musical Opens on Broadway
Meet Jackie Wilson! Motown's Eric LaJuan Summers Kicks Off Special Series on the Musical's Legendary Stars
Legends of Motown
Meet Jackie Wilson! Motown's Eric LaJuan Summers Kicks Off Special Series on the Musical's Legendary Stars
Feast Your Eyes on Singing Superstars in Fabulous First Look Photos of Motown: The Musical
First Look
Feast Your Eyes on Singing Superstars in Fabulous First Look Photos of Motown: The Musical
Squigs! In the Name Of Love! Broadway.com's Resident Artist Brings the Colorful World of Motown: The Musical to Life
Broadway Ink
Squigs! In the Name Of Love! Broadway.com's Resident Artist Brings the Colorful World of Motown: The Musical to Life
Berry Gordy Talks the Making of Motown: The Musical on CBS This Morning
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Berry Gordy Talks the Making of Motown: The Musical on CBS This Morning
Stevie Wonder and Motown’s Real-Life Mega-Stars Step Out for Family Night at Motown: The Musical
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Stevie Wonder and Motown’s Real-Life Mega-Stars Step Out for Family Night at Motown: The Musical
Watch the Cast of Motown the Musical Offer a Groovin’ Preview of Their Smooth Moves
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Watch the Cast of Motown the Musical Offer a Groovin’ Preview of Their Smooth Moves
Motown’s Bryan Terrell Clark Shows Off His ‘Favorite Things of All Time’ in His Dressing Room
My Space
Motown’s Bryan Terrell Clark Shows Off His ‘Favorite Things of All Time’ in His Dressing Room
See Why Music Mogul Berry Gordy Wishes He Could Be Motown Star Brandon Victor Dixon
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See Why Music Mogul Berry Gordy Wishes He Could Be Motown Star Brandon Victor Dixon
Legendary Music Man Berry Gordy On What it Took to Create Motown
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Legendary Music Man Berry Gordy On What it Took to Create Motown
Brandon Victor Dixon on Ballin' with Berry Gordy, Meeting Oprah and Making Motown Sing on Broadway
Show People
Brandon Victor Dixon on Ballin' with Berry Gordy, Meeting Oprah and Making Motown Sing on Broadway
Soulful '60s Tuner Motown: The Musical Begins Performances on Broadway
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Soulful '60s Tuner Motown: The Musical Begins Performances on Broadway
Berry, Diana, Smokey and More! Go Inside the Sleek '60s Photo Shoot for Motown: The Musical
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Berry, Diana, Smokey and More! Go Inside the Sleek '60s Photo Shoot for Motown: The Musical
Classic Music Alert! Motown: The Musical to Release Cast Album Plus Greatest Hits Collection
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Classic Music Alert! Motown: The Musical to Release Cast Album Plus Greatest Hits Collection
Get Ready! Berry Gordy Offers a Swingin’ Sneak Peek at Motown: The Musical
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Get Ready! Berry Gordy Offers a Swingin’ Sneak Peek at Motown: The Musical
Brandon Victor Dixon, Berry Gordy and the Stars of Motown: The Musical Strut Their Soulful Stuff
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Brandon Victor Dixon, Berry Gordy and the Stars of Motown: The Musical Strut Their Soulful Stuff
Motown: The Musical Finds Its Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye
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Motown: The Musical Finds Its Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye
Who Am I? Motown: The Musical's Brandon Victor Dixon Shares His Love for Les Miserables
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Who Am I? Motown: The Musical's Brandon Victor Dixon Shares His Love for Les Miserables
Smokey Robinson Shares His Tony Award Aspirations for Motown: The Musical
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Smokey Robinson Shares His Tony Award Aspirations for Motown: The Musical
Berry Gordy’s Golden Oldies Tuner Motown: The Musical Now on Sale
Now On Sale
Berry Gordy’s Golden Oldies Tuner Motown: The Musical Now on Sale
Motown Exclusive! See Brandon Victor Dixon and Valisia LeKae in Costume as Berry Gordy and Diana Ross
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Motown Exclusive! See Brandon Victor Dixon and Valisia LeKae in Costume as Berry Gordy and Diana Ross
Berry Gordy Jr. Cruises to Broadway in Style for Motown: The Musical
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Berry Gordy Jr. Cruises to Broadway in Style for Motown: The Musical
Charl Brown Joins Motown: The Musical as Smokey Robinson
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Charl Brown Joins Motown: The Musical as Smokey Robinson
Take a Look Inside the Tuneful World of Motown: The Musical
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Take a Look Inside the Tuneful World of Motown: The Musical
Berry Gordy, Aretha Franklin and Music Legends Galore Get Nostalgic at Motown Event
On the Scene
Berry Gordy, Aretha Franklin and Music Legends Galore Get Nostalgic at Motown Event
See Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson and More Get Ready for Motown the Musical
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See Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson and More Get Ready for Motown the Musical
Brandon Victor Dixon on Playing 'Difference Maker' Berry Gordy in Motown and Which Classic Song He Digs the Most
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Brandon Victor Dixon on Playing 'Difference Maker' Berry Gordy in Motown and Which Classic Song He Digs the Most
Brandon Victor Dixon and Valisia LeKae to Lead Motown Musical at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
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Brandon Victor Dixon and Valisia LeKae to Lead Motown Musical at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
Attention, Michael Jackson Wannabes: Berry Gordy Announces Nationwide Talent Search for Motown the Musical
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Attention, Michael Jackson Wannabes: Berry Gordy Announces Nationwide Talent Search for Motown the Musical
Motown the Musical, Penned by Motown Records Founder Berry Gordy, Confirms Broadway Plans
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Motown the Musical, Penned by Motown Records Founder Berry Gordy, Confirms Broadway Plans
Motown Musical, Conceived by Legendary Record Producer Berry Gordy Jr., Eyes Broadway
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Motown Musical, Conceived by Legendary Record Producer Berry Gordy Jr., Eyes Broadway
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