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Motown the Musical brings the sounds and stories of 1960s America to London's West End.

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Children under 5 will not be admitted.

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Booking until 20 April 2019.

Run time 2hr 40min (inc. interval)

Includes interval

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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 and the Supremes, Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Marvin Gaye and many more. Motown The Musical uncovers the story of the legendary record label that changed music history and created the soundtrack of a generation.   

Featuring an eighteen piece orchestra playing 50 Motown tracks including My Girl, Dancing In The Street, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough and I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Motown The Musical is a musical sensation with real soul.

The Tony nominated Motown the Musical received its world premiere in April 2013 in New York with Berry Gordy and legendary Motown artists Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Mary Wilson, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder attending opening night.  The show began its West End run in February 2016 with Gordy, Robinson and Wilson once again supporting the show on opening night.  Subsequently, during the London run, The Four Tops and Martha Reeves have also visited the production.  The first US National Tour opened to critical acclaim in Spring 2014 in Chicago and continues to play to packed houses across America. 

From 7 March 2017 the West End cast comprises Cedric Neal as Berry Gordy with Lucy St. Louis as Diana Ross, Obioma Ugoala as Smokey Robinson and Sifiso Mazibuko as Marvin Gaye.   Members of the ensemble play the roles of Eddie Kendricks, Jackie Wilson, Anna Gordy, Esther, Teena Marie, Florence Ballard, Martha Reeves, Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Mary Wells, Mary Wilson and Stevie Wonder. The ensemble features Cameron Bernard Jones, Ryan Carter, KM Drew Boateng, Samuel Edwards, Dujonna Gift-Simms, Vanessa Fisher, Terique Jarrett, Cleopatra Joseph, Wilson Kiiru, Natasha Leaver, Brandon Lee Sears, Kieran McGinn, Simone Mistry-Palmer, Samuel Nicholas, Brianna Ogunbawo, Matt Overfield, Jay Perry, Timothy Quinlan, Simon Ray Harvey, Sharon Rose, Lawrence Rowe, Ashley Samuels, Carl Spencer, Richard Taylor Woods, Alex Thomas-Smith, Cherelle Williams ,Michael Woolston-Thomas and Jayme-Lee Zanoncelli. Nana Ageyman-Bediako, 11 years old from Haringey, London, Raphael Higgins-Humes, 11 years old from Greenwich, London, Rio Myers, 10 years old from Lewisham, London and Tumo Reetsang, 12 years old from Southwark, London alternate the role of Young Michael Jackson. 

Motown the Musical is proudly supported by Swarovski crystal who originally partnered with the show on Broadway and provided 400,000 Swarovski crystals for costume and set.

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Recommended for ages 5 and above.

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Latest Motown: The Musical News

Motown The Musical extends its booking period

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Motown The Musical extends its booking period

The London production of the highly praised Motown: The Musical has just announced that it will be extending its booking period. Theatregoers hoping to catch a glimpse of this triumphant production will now be able to book their tickets until 2 November 2019. Today the musical released 450,000 new tickets, which are on sale now.

11 Jun, 2018 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels

Motown the Musical Announces 2018 cast

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Motown the Musical Announces 2018 cast

Motown the Musical recently finished its 2nd year at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre. They also announced the new 2018 cast which will take the stage from March 6th.

9 Feb, 2018 | By Sarah Gengenbach

Interview with Motown's Cedric NealInterview with Motown's Lucy St LouisCheers To 18 Years! W/C 3rd July

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Cheers To 18 Years! W/C 3rd July

Welcome to the first week of our LTD18 birthday celebrations. We’ve got a competition packed month planned full of great prizes for you. Take a look to see what is on the calendar for the week of July 3rd-9th so you can be ready to join all of our fantastic competitions!

30 Jun, 2017 | By Sarah Gengenbach

REVIEW: West End Live 2017

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REVIEW: West End Live 2017

What a Weekend in the West End!

28 Jun, 2017 | By Kay Johal

REVIEW: Is Motown the Musical really just Motown in Concert?

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REVIEW: Is Motown the Musical really just Motown in Concert?

Motown music is brilliant, and Motown the Musical is a fun, highly energetic celebration of that. The quality of the production is great, but is it more concert that musical? I think so.

14 Jun, 2017 | By Harriet Wilson

Review: Motown Is A Lively, Easy-Going Show, With Legendary Music

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Review: Motown Is A Lively, Easy-Going Show, With Legendary Music

Motown the Musical, currently playing at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London, is a lively, easy-going show, with legendary music crammed into every minute of it. Fast paced and energetic, the show revolves heavily around the music of Motown, with pieces of story weaved in. The show, although primarily just good fun, does not shy away from touching on more serious points linked in with the culture surrounding Motown, adding a sense of depth to the production.

1 Jun, 2016 | By Harriet Wilson

The Critics Love Motown The Musical At The Shaftesbury Theatre

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The Critics Love Motown The Musical At The Shaftesbury Theatre

‘THE WEST END HAS NEVER SOUNDED SO GOOD’ Jamie Theakston, Heart FM
 
Discover the story behind the sound that moved the world. With just $800 borrowed from his family, Berry Gordy founded Motown records and launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, and many more.

16 Mar, 2016 | By Jacob Porteous

Full Cast Announced As Rehearsals Begin For West End Production of Motown The Musical

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Full Cast Announced As Rehearsals Begin For West End Production of Motown The Musical

As rehearsals begin for the West End production of Motown the Musical, full casting is announced  led by Cedric Neal as Berry Gordy, Lucy St. Louis as Diana Ross, Charl Brown as Smokey Robinson and Sifiso Mazibuko as Marvin Gaye. 

8 Jan, 2016 | By Jacob Porteous

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