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Motown: Talking About Motor City Music

Liza Mitchell March 31, 2016 Downtown, Feature, Music, On Stage

It creates a unique experience for an actor when art and life collide on stage. While playing the legendary , navigated the real life events of the Motown icon while the flesh and blood subject observed himself through Nager’s interpretation. Nager is Robinson in . Staged April 19-24 at the , Motown tells the true story of Motown founder and his journey from the boxing ring to the music industry. Gordy launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, and more while breaking down barriers. The production features classic songs such as ‘My Girl’ and ‘Ain’t No Mountain …

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