Berry Gordy Jr. founded Tamla Records in 1959 with the goal of showcasing Black artists from Detroit, beginning with the release of Marv Johnson’s song “Come to Me.” Gordy later incorporated Tamla as Motown Record Corp. Motown artists curated a signature sound that mixed soul and mainstream pop appeal, and it soon became the most successful soul music label with 79 songs reaching the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 throughout the ‘60s. Motown also played a vital role in the racial integration of popular music, achieving wide success across demographics. The Magic of Motown brings this era of music back to the stage with a touring show that allows audiences to experience the best of the genre, including renditions of songs by The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson and more. In addition to dazzling vocal performances, the show is complete with era-appropriate costumes and dance routines.
WHO: The Magic of Motown
WHEN: Saturday, May 31, 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show)
WHERE: Morton Theatre
HOW MUCH: $19–79
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