5Q: Motown The Musical
“5Q” is an online-only column featuring five questions about stage productions in the Metro Area with a special focus on the GLBTQ community’s relationship to the production. Periodically, “5Q” will take the form of an interview with actors, directors, writers, etc. to shed some light on the production process.
It began as one man’s story, became everyone’s music, and is now Broadway’s musical.
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 many more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped the lives of a generation (and beyond!), and has influenced some of the most prolific entertainers of today. Now, experience it live on stage in the record-breaking smash hit