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When Producer Allen Valentine was originally putting together a concept for a Motown production show, his biggest issue was that he had too many songs that he wanted to include.
It turns out Valentineâs dilemma has proven a blessing as Motown Forever, the latest incarnation of Valentineâs stunning Motown tribute at Ballyâs Atlantic City, digs deeper into the producerâs Motown music vault, offering audiences a fun, fresh show while holding onto the audience favorites that never grow tired.
One of the best parts of Motown Forever is that itâs the first time Ballyâs has hosted live entertainment in 13 years. Yes, you read that right: 13 years! And the new owners â Ballyâs Corporation, formerly Twin River Worldwide Holdings â is showing it is committed to turning the property around, meaning a complete experience that will include regular entertainment.
The Four Tops in 1985; Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty ImagesSole surviving original Four Tops member Duke Fakir is collaborating with Broadway producer Paul
The Four Tops in 1985; Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty Images
Sole surviving original
Duke Fakir is collaborating with Broadway producer
Paul Lambert on a new musical focusing on the Motown legends, an “insider” source tells Page Six.
Fakir and Lambert are hoping that the show, which will be named
I’ll Be There! after The Four Tops’ chart-topping 1966 hit “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” will be ready to premiere in early 2022.
“They just did casting calls in L.A. and are now doing rehearsals,” the insider tells Page Six.
The production is reportedly planning to launch with a brief run in Detroit, which would make it the first Motown-themed musical to debut in the Motor City. A source tells Page Six that plans also are in the works for the musical to have a run at London’s West End.
THE FOUR TOPS, Good for the Environment FREEDOM by THE FOUR TOPS
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THE FOUR TOPS announce the release of an incredibly powerful song FREEDOM for
CLIMATE CHANGE. FREEDOM is a cry from Mother Nature and the animal world to humans begging us to turn our ways around.
MC FILMS GROUP CREATED A POWERFUL VIDEO
The song is part of an awareness campaign and supported with a harrowing music video and endorsed by world leaders, superstars, and activists around the world.
ABDUL (DUKE) FAKIR, original member of THE FOUR TOPS said Sometimes things need to be said which is why he and the Tops teamed up with MC FILMS GROUP Chris Dickson, Dr. Marlin McNichols, and FLEXY RECORDS Mark Kendrick and Todd Edwards to produce this wake-up call to the world.