Motown: The Musical NYC Reviews and Tickets

87%

(521 Ratings)

Positive

92%

Mixed

5%

Negative

3%

Members say

Entertaining, Great singing, Delightful, Must see, Great staging

About the Show

This Broadway musical tells the story behind some of Motown's most famous songs, featuring Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, and the Temptations. Now returning for a limited 18-week engagement.

'Motown: the Musical' tells the true story behind the famous music that took the world by storm. Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations – 'Motown: the Musical' shows how these legendary artists and so many more created the soundtrack that transformed America. With over 40 classic songs such as 'My Girl,' 'What’s Going On,' 'Dancing in the Street,' and 'I Heard It Through The Grapevine.'

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Show-Score Member Reviews (521)

85

Absorbing, Enchanting, Entertaining, Delightful, Great singing

See it if you enjoy Motown music.

Don't see it if the thought of someone playing Diana Ross makes you cry.

84

Absorbing, Edgy, Great singing

See it if You love great music

Don't see it if You don't like great music

78

Entertaining, Thought-provoking, Great writing, Great singing, Delightful

See it if You love the music and want it get up and dance

Don't see it if You don't like non classic theatre

78

Delightful, Entertaining, Intense, Resonant, Great singing

See it if You love nostalgia and great music.

Don't see it if You don't like the music of the era.

70

Entertaining, Fluffy, Quirky

See it if you like the classic hits of Motown.

Don't see it if you are looking for a more substantial plot or are not particularly interested in jukebox musicals.

69

Entertaining, Great singing, Great staging, Cliched, Delightful

See it if You love jukebox musicals with great talent

Don't see it if You prefer a good detailed storyline

62

Great singing, Slow, Overrated, Disappointing, Entertaining

See it if See it for the music

Don't see it if If you like good acting and singing

60

Cliched, Confusing, Dated, Great singing, Overrated

See it if You like Motown music.

Don't see it if You like well-done theater. It was boring and had a poorly-written storyline

Critic Reviews (23)

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Charles Randolph Wright

Chester Gregory