FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts:
Broadway Across America:
Charlie Cinnamon
(305) 445-0651
Charlotte Vermaak
(954) 626-7821
Adrienne Arsht Center:
Suzette Espinosa Fuentes
(786) 468-2221
Gino R. Campodónico
(786) 468-2228
MIAMI PREMIERE AT THE ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER FOR THE
PERFORMING ARTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
"A big, jubilant musical loaded with great singers, tons of energy
and dozens of classic Motown roof-raisers!" – Variety
February 2 - 7, 2016
Tickets start at $29*
Ziff Ballet Opera House
MIAMI, FL January 25, 2015 – Performances for the Miami premiere of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL begin
Tuesday, February 2 for a limited one-week run through Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the Adrienne Arsht Center
for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. Currently celebrating its 10th Anniversary Season, the Arsht
Center, along with Broadway Across America and presenting sponsor Bank of America, are proud to continue the
2015-2016 Broadway in Miami season with the hit musical that CBS Sunday Morning describes as, “More than a
Broadway show, a celebration of music that transformed America!”
To purchase tickets, visit www.arshtcenter.org, call 305.949.6722 or visit Arsht Center Box Office, 1300 Biscayne
Blvd., Miami, FL 33132. Ticket prices start at $29*.
Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, 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, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and so many more.
Chester Gregory, most recently seen at the Arsht Center as Jackie Wilson in The Eve of Jackie where he
performed to rave reviews, and Allison Semmes will star in the leading roles of Berry Gordy and Diana Ross.
Portraying groundbreaking Motown artists, Jesse Nager will play Smokey Robinson and Jarran Muse will play
Marvin Gaye. J.J. Batteast and Leon Outlaw, Jr. will portray Berry Gordy’s boyhood counterpart and the roles of
young stars Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder.
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MOTOWN THE MUSICAL will also feature Nik Alexander, Erick Buckley, Chante Carmel, Stephen Cerf,
Chadaè, Darius Crenshaw, Preston W. Dugger III, Lynorris Evans, Anissa Felix, Talya Groves, Robert
Hartwell, Rodney Earl Jackson, Jr., Trisha Jeffrey, Elijah Ahmad Lewis, Loren Lott, Jarvis B. Manning, Jr.,
Krisha Marcano, Marq Moss, Rashad Naylor, Ramone Owens, Olivia Puckett, Nicholas Ryan, Jamison
Scott, Joey Stone, Doug Storm, Martina Sykes, Nik Walker and Galen J. Williams.
Featuring more than 40 classic hits 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 of change in America. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all
move to the same beat.
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL features choreography by Patricia Wilcox (A Night with Janis Joplin) and Warren
Adams (Toy Story), scenic design by David Korins (Bring It On: The Musical, Annie), costume design by Tony
Award® nominee ESosa (The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, “Project Runway”), lighting design by Tony Award®
winner Natasha Katz (Once, Sister Act), sound design by Tony Award® nominee Peter Hylenski (Rock of Ages,
The Scottsboro Boys), projection design by Daniel Brodie (Jekyll and Hyde), hair and wig design by Charles
LaPointe (Memphis) and casting by Telsey + Company.
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL’s arrangements and orchestrations are by Grammy and Tony Award® nominee Ethan
Popp (Rock of Ages), who also serves as music supervisor in reproducing the classic “Sound of Young America,”
with co-orchestrations and additional arrangements by Tony Award® nominee Bryan Crook (“Smash”) and dance
arrangements by Zane Mark (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels).
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is produced by Tony Award®-winning producer Kevin McCollum (Rent, In the Heights,
Avenue Q), Chairman and CEO of SONY Music Entertainment Doug Morris and Motown founder Berry Gordy.
For more information, visit www.MotownTheMusical.com.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MotownTheMusical
Twitter: @MotownMusical
Instagram: @MotownMusical
Hashtag: #MotownMusical
Photos: For High-Resolution Download, Right Click on Photo(s) Below and Select “Open Hyperlink.”
Reed L Shannon as Michael Jackson (center)
with the Jackson 5
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL
First Nat Tour Joan Marcus, 2014
The Temptations MOTOWN THE MUSICAL
First National Tour Joan Marcus
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.arshtcenter.org/press
*All programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Additional fees
may apply. Visit www.arshtcenter.org for up-to-date information, details and performances.
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The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is made possible by the public support of the
Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural
Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council and the City of Miami
Omni Community Redevelopment Agency, as well as the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural
Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. The Adrienne Arsht Center also receives generous support from
individuals, corporations and local, state and national foundations. In its 10th anniversary season, the Arsht Center
thanks its institutional donors for their historic commitment to the performing arts and Greater Miami: Adrienne Arsht;
Miami-Dade County; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; Dr. Sanford L. and Dolores Ziff & Family; The Arison
Family/Carnival Corporation; Knight Ridder Inc. and The Miami Herald/El Nuevo Herald; Sears Roebuck and Co.; Arthur
F. and Alice E. Adams Foundation; Bank of America; Joyce and M. Anthony Burns; Audre and Donald Carlin, Hedy
Carlin and B. Pair Carlin; The Cejas Family Foundation; Gilbert S. Kahn and John J. Noffo Kahn; Haskell Company;
Miami Salon Group Inc.; Odebrecht; Peacock Foundation Inc.; Ryder Charitable Foundation; Terra Group; Wells Fargo
and Lynn Wolfson.
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About the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
Set in the heart of downtown Miami and designed by world-renowned architect Cesar Pelli, the Adrienne Arsht Center
for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is one of the world’s leading performing arts organizations and venues.
Since opening in 2006, the Arsht Center, a 501C3 non-profit organization, has emerged as a leader in presenting
innovative programming that mirrors South Florida’s diversity as well as a catalyst for billions of dollars in new
development in the downtown area. Spotlighting legends and serving as a launch pad for local artists to make their
mark on the international stage, the Center presents nearly 500 events each year across its eight flexible, state-of-theart performance spaces. The Center programs 12 signature series, including the largest jazz series in South Florida, the
biggest flamenco festival on the East Coast, and a robust program of new theatrical works as well as free programming
for the community and an arts education program that serves nearly 30,000 children each year. As Miami’s new Town
Square, the Arsht Center also houses Brava!, a fine dining restaurant; the Café at Books & Books in the historic
Carnival Tower and a weekly Farmers Market. Visit arshtcenter.org for more information.
About Broadway Across America:
BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA is part of the Key Brand Entertainment family of companies, which includes
Broadway.com, under the supervision of John Gore (Owner & CEO). BAA is the foremost presenter of first-class
touring productions in North America, operating in 38 markets. Current and past productions include On Your Feet,
View from the Bridge, Beautiful, Finding Neverland, Million Dollar Quartet, Hairspray and The Producers. For more
information, please visit BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com and Broadway.com.
Florida Theatrical Association – the non-profit presenter of Broadway in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Miami – was
founded with the charge of educating and developing new theater audiences and encouraging and preserving the
presentation of touring Broadway theater. Since 1989 Florida Theatrical Association has presented over 1,000
Broadway performances and distributed over $1.5 million in scholarships and grants to arts organizations across the
state of Florida
About Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small- and middlemarket businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial
and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States,
serving approximately 48 million consumer and small business relationships with approximately 4,800 retail banking
offices and approximately 15,800 ATMs and award-winning online banking with 31 million active users and
approximately 17 million mobile users. Bank of America is among the world's leading wealth management companies
and is a global leader in corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving
corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading
support to approximately 3 million small business owners through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and
services. The company serves clients through operations in more than 40 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock
(NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Bank of America Corporate Social Responsibility
Bank of America’s commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a strategic part of doing business globally.
Our CSR efforts guide how we operate in a socially, economically, financially and environmentally responsible way
around the world, to deliver for shareholders, customers, clients and employees. Our goal is to help create economically
vibrant regions and communities through lending, investing and giving. By partnering with our stakeholders, we create
value that empowers individuals and communities to thrive and contributes to the long-term success of our business.
We have several core areas of focus for our CSR, including responsible business practices; environmental
sustainability; strengthening local communities with a focus on housing, hunger and jobs; investing in global leadership
development; and engaging through arts and culture. As part of these efforts, employee volunteers across the company
contribute their time, passion and expertise to address issues in communities where they live and work. Learn more at
www.bankofamerica.com/about and follow us on Twitter at @BofA_Community.