What is motown the musical?

  • Motown: The Musical is a jukebox musical that premiered on Broadway in 2013.

  • Synopsis: The musical tells the story of Berry Gordy and the creation of his legendary record label, Motown Records. It chronicles Gordy's journey from a young boxer to a music mogul, highlighting his relationships with artists like Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, and The Temptations. The story is framed around the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever television special.

  • Music: The musical features over 50 classic Motown hits.

  • Characters: The musical includes characters based on real-life figures such as Berry Gordy, Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and many others.

  • Production: The musical was produced by Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris, and Berry Gordy. It opened on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on April 14, 2013, and closed on January 18, 2015. It has since toured extensively in the United States and internationally.