Motown: The Musical NYC Reviews and Tickets

87%

(521 Ratings)

Positive

92%

Mixed

Negative

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.'

Show-Score Member Reviews (521)

Entertaining, Resonant, Great singing

See it if You like the Motown sound, grew up in 60's or 70's, like juke box musicals

Don't see it if Don't have rhythm, don't like classic soul

Entertaining

See it if Like music of the Motown era

Don't see it if Don't like music of the Motown era

Funny, Entertaining, Delightful, Great singing, Great staging

See it if You enjoy Motown dancing and singing

Don't see it if You don't like Motown

Entertaining, Original, Thought-provoking, Great singing

See it if you enjoy the music and nostalgia.

Don't see it if you are looking to be impressed with something edgy or fresh.

Ambitious, Indulgent, Disappointing, Great singing

See it if wonderful Version 2.0 cast; best song roster currently on Broadway

Don't see it if story barely scratches the surface early and plods late

Disappointing

See it if You love authentic renditions of the old classics. The singing and dancing was pretty true to the original.

Don't see it if jukebox musicals leave you cold. The book was disappointingly thin.

Entertaining, Great singing, Delightful

See it if you want to hear the hits and see the performances - cool show but not focused on plot

Don't see it if you want an involved plot, the show feels more like a concert at times

Cliched, Banal, Dated, Stale, Great singing

See it if I knew what it was going in, yet I expected better. Great music of course, but the plot was so thin, the chemistry so lacking - a big meh.

Don't see it if You want a story with substance or a dynamic production; this felt tired & shopworn.

Critic Reviews (23)

Trailer

Creative team

Berry Gordy

Playwright

Charles Randolph Wright