Motown the Musical Tour 2014

Run Time:
Two hours and 40 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: April 22, 2014
Closing: July 12, 2016

Motown the Musical - 2014 - US Tour History , Info & More

State Theatre- PlayhouseSquare
1519 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115

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, Smokey Robinson and so many more. Featuring classic songs 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 that changed America. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. Now, experience it live on Broadway in the record-breaking smash hit MOTOWN THE MUSICAL!

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