On Stage: ‘Motown’ comes to Wilmington
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Motown the Musical
The popularity of the “Motown Sound” has remained at a high level for more than 50 years. “Motown the Musical,” which celebrates Berry Gordy and his label Motown Records, made its Broadway debut in April 2013 on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, and its popularity has remained at a high level for more than three years.
“Motown...
On Stage (Extra): Motown comes to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Motown, The Musical
The “Motown Sound” began in 1959 when Berry Gordy Jr. founded Tamla Records in Detroit, Michigan.
One year later, the record company was incorporated as the Motown Record Corporation with the name coming from “motor” and “town” — a reference to the city’s link to the auto manufacturing industry.
Over the years, the “Motown...
