HALF a century worth of music history will be brought back to life when the Magic of Motown hits Parr Hall.
The show will pay tribute to the songs which rocketed artists like the Supremes, The Four Tops, and Smokey Robinson and the Miracles to the top of the charts in 1965.
"Incredibly, 100 more number ones followed worldwide," said show producer Michael Taylor.
"The Magic of Motown Reach Out tour brings to the stage 36 of these chart-toppers back-to-back in one critically-acclaimed production."
Classic hits from the Temptations, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Lionel Richie are also packed into the two-hour nostalgia trip.
Michael added: "Sadly, many of the original singing legends are either no longer with us or no longer touring.
"The Magic of Motown is the nearest you’ll get to authentically capturing their incredible musical legacy in a live show."
Michael said that equal care is taken to recreate the original look of the stars on stage.
He said: "We’ve employed the services of top costume designer Claire Davis to create a selection of colourful costumes for the cast while leading man Andre Lejaune is responsible for choreographing the cast to perform the intricate dance moves for which Motown stars were famous."
- The Magic of Motown: Reach Out comes to Parr Hall on December 12
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