Motown Comes to Beverly Hills

On Oct. 1, “Motown: Celebrating the Music, the Magic and the Love” graced the Bram Goldsmith Theater at The Wallis. Through concert performance and critical conversation, the show honored and acknowledged Motown’s influence on popular music throughout history. The show was created, produced and directed by Beverly Hills Arts and Culture Commissioner Karla Gordy Bristol. A roster of performers that included Thelma Houston, Brenda Holloway and “Scherrie, Lynda, and Susaye Former Ladies of The Supremes” took to the stage in honor of the record label that made them famous.

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A 12-piece band accompanied performers. Photo Courtesy of Lawrence K. Ho

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