Motown The Musical extends its booking period
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(Updated on 20 Feb 2019)
The London production of the highly praised *[Motown: The Musical](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1490/motown-the-musical-tickets.aspx)* has just announced that it will be extending its booking period. Theatregoers hoping to catch a glimpse of this triumphant production will now be able to book their tickets until **2 November 2019. **Today the musical released **450,000 new tickets,** which are on sale now.
Lots of important dates for *[Motown](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1490/motown-the-musical-tickets.aspx)* are coming up. The performance on **4 July** this year (America's Independence Day) will mark the show's **1000th performance** at the [Shaftesbury Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/74/shaftesbury-theatre.aspx). In January 2019, record label Motown will celebrate its **60th anniversary in the music business **while *[Motown: The Musical](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1490/motown-the-musical-tickets.aspx)* will celebrate its **third consecutive year in the West End** in February 2019.
*[Motown](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1490/motown-the-musical-tickets.aspx) *is based on the true story of Motown founder Berry Gordy as he discovers and launches the careers of some of the most famous singers of our time, the likes of which include Michael Jackson, Diane Ross. Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, and many more. The production boasts a fifteen-piece orchestra that plays 50 irresistible Motown tunes that you know and love.
Main cast members of the hit show include **Natalie Kassanga** as Diana Ross, **Carl Spencer** as Marvin Gaye, **Jay Perry** as Berry Gordy, **David Albury** as Smokey Robinson. 12-year-old **Cruz Lee-Ojo **and 13-year-old **Tumo ****Reetsang**, share the roles of Young Michael Jackson, Berry Gordy and Stevie Wonder.
Members of the full ensemble include **Adam Philpott, Chanice Alexandra-Burnett, Duane Lamonte, Kyle Turner, Ricardo Castro, Segun Fawole, Timothy Benjamin, Ainsley Hall Ricketts, Amandla Elynah, Angela Marie Hurst, Anna Van Ruiten, Cameron Bernard Jones, Cherelle Williams, Cleopatra Joseph, Jaime Tait, Jayme-Lee Zanoncelli, KM Drew Boateng, Lashane Williams, Lawrence Rowe, Livvy Evans, Matt Overfield, Michael Woolston-Thomas, Mireia Mambo, Mitchell Zhangazha, Nate Simpson, Nathan Lorainey-Dineen,** and **Ryan Carter**
Swarovski crystal is a proud sponsor of *[Motown: The Musical](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1490/motown-the-musical-tickets.aspx),* having supported the original Broadway show by providing 400,000 Swarovski crystals for costume and set design.
Experience an unforgettable night in London with a catchy soundtrack that will have you dancing in your seat!
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We are currently running a special Dinner & Show package for *Motown: The Musical. *If you would like to avoid the hassle of arranging pre-theatre dining, let us take care of it for you! Find out more about our *Motown* pre-theatre dining package [here](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/dinner-and-show/2651/motown-the-musical-dinner-at-hudsons-house-tickets.aspx).
For tickets to just *Motown: The Musical* without our pre-theatre dining option, click [here](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/1490/motown-the-musical-tickets.aspx).