Motown the Musical will embark on a major UK and Ireland tour opening at the Birmingham New Alexandra Theatre on 11 October 2018.
The London production of Motown the Musical continues to play to standing ovations at the Shaftesbury Theatre where it is about to enter its third year and is currently booking until 5 January 2019. Save up to 39% on tickets here
With music and lyrics from the Motown catalogue and book by Motown founder Berry Gordy, Charles Randolph-Wright’s production features a live 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 and I Heard It through the Grapevine and tells the story behind the classic hits.
Berry Gordy said today, “The UK has always been the gateway for Motown to the rest of the world. While the west end production still continues to perform to great audiences, I’m thrilled that we are taking a second production of Motown the Musical to the rest of the UK.”
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.
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL – UK and Ireland tour 2018/2019
11 OCTOBER – 3 NOVEMBER 2018 BIRMINGHAM NEW ALEXANDRA THEATRE
6 – 17 NOVEMBER 2018 LEEDS GRAND THEATRE
20 NOVEMBER – 8 DECEMBER 2018 EDINBURGH PLAYHOUSE
10 JANUARY – 2 FEBRUARY 2019 BRISTOL HIPPODROME
5 – 23 FEBRUARY 2019 BORD GAIS ENERGY THEATRE DUBLIN
26 FEBRUARY – 23 MARCH 2019 MANCHESTER OPERA HOUSE
26 MARCH – 6 APRIL 2019 WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE, CARDIFF
REVIEW: MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL (Shaftesbury Theatre)
Photo: Tristram Kenton
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