The last show I went to with my mom this week was Motown, which I've been wanting to see for over a year. Tickets are never on sale, they're expensive, and the only rush policy they offer is standing room only. I love motown music and especially Michael Jackson, so I knew I'd be dancing in my seat.
I learned some new things about motown and the struggles of black performers in the 50-80's, but since Barry Gordy was the writer of the show and the main character, it was squeaky clean. He was a little bit of a cookie cutter character, unrealistic even. I didn't find his romance with Diana Ross all that interesting, but it was a part of history. I did feel like the show felt like I was watching Dreamgirls, only NOT Dreamgirls.
When The Jackson 5 came out to do ABC, I got a little teary eyed. I felt like I was watching them live, the first time. Whenever the actors would talk about writing new songs and how they were sure to be hits, and then sing a famous song I knew, it was magical.
We sat in row W of the orchestra which were great seats. The mezzanine overhangs so far forward. The theater itself is HUGE and always has big audiences for many tourists that don't speak English, like Addams Family or Beauty and the Beast.
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