Motown the Musical has arrived in Cincinnati and we were lucky enough to catch the opening night performance tonight and it was SPECTACULAR. I’d go so far as to say it’s one of my favorite Broadway in Cincinnati shows that I’ve seen. It was a music history lesson and dance party all rolled into one. I found Berry Gordy’s story fascinating, and I was bowled over by the performances. The talent in this show was phenomenal! We were especially impressed by Ashley Tamar Davis, who almost made us believe she was a young Diana Ross and Leon Outlaw Junior who belted out tunes as a young King of Pop that made the crowd whoop and cheer and dance in our seats. I’m just calling out two performers here, but honestly everyone in the show brought passion to the stage and really made the audience feel like we were witnessing actual performances of Motown singers. Get your tickets to this show fast…you don’t want to miss it. And just try to sit still while you watch it….I dare you. It’s impossible. You will dance, you will clap, you will probably sing along as well. It’s not just a Broadway musical, it’s a walk down music history lane!
Motown the Musical ::
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL will play the Aronoff Center, September 8 – 20, 2015 as part of the 2015-2016 Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati Season presented by TriHealth. Group orders of ten or more may be placed by calling 513.369.4363.
Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s 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 more than 40 classic hits such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,”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 of change in America.Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat.
Tickets will be available at the Aronoff Center Box Office downtown at 650 Walnut Street, online at CincinnatiArts.org or by phone at 513.621.ARTS.
Disclaimer: I was given complimentary tickets to see Motown the Musical for review purposes, but all opinions are 100% my own.
Photos were provided by Broadway in Cincinnati and are the work of Joan Marcus.
