By Jennifer R Jones | Posted on February 06, 2013 11:49 PM
After A Country-Wide Casting Call, Three Young Actors Make Their Broadway Debut As The Youthful Versions Of Berry Gordy, Michael Jackson, And Stevie Wonder.
Young Actors Debut On Broadway In Iconic Roles
Motown the Musical, the new Broadway musical that tells the story of Motown Records and its founder Berry Gordy, has found talented young actors who will play youthful versions of Berry Gordy, Michael Jackson, and Stevie Wonder.
Jibreel Mawry and Raymond Luke Jr., who were found during a country-wide casting search, will share the three roles in Motown the Musical.
"Motown The Musical" Officially Opens On April 14th
Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, Motown the Musical features many hits from Motown Records' incredible catalog, which includes music by legends such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, and of course Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson.
Motown the Musical is set to begin preview performances at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on March 11, with an official opening night set for April 14.
