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PR Newswire
November 19, 2015
Thurgood Marshall College Fund Annual Awards Gala Raises Over $4.8 Million
Gala attendees were treated to amazing entertainment by Warner Bros. Records Recording Artist Andra Day, Epic Records Recording Artist V. Bozeman, and 14-year-old Reed LoRenzo Shannon from Broadway's "Motown: The Musical".
Broadwayworld - Los Angeles
BY Don Grigware
September 28, 2015
BWW Review: Actress/Singer MEGAN HILTY Rocks VPAC
*What an exciting opening act! In Sync is a group of 60 vocalists, tenth through twelfth graders from Burbank High School who perform all over Southern California and across the US in their role as ambassadors of civic pride and goodwill. Under the direction of Brett Carroll and Randy Sage and choreographed by April James and Sage, this immensely talented group have a huge repertoire of music.
On tap were: “I Surrender”, “Stand Up and Make a Change”, “Hit the Road, Jack” and a “Who’s Lovin’ You” medley which included: “Last Dance”, “That’s the Way” and “You Should Be Dancing”. Standing out among them was guest Reed Shannon who plays little Michael Jackson on tour in Motown the Musical. He really rocked!
Broadwayworld - Los Angeles
BY Don Grigware
April 21, 2015
BWW Interviews: Young Reed Shannon Talks MOTOWN THE MUSICAL
Actor Reed Shannon is currently on tour with Motown the Musical playing Young Berry Gordy, Stevie Wonder andMichael Jackson. In our chat he talks about preparing for these roles and his young theatre life so far.
Fox 31 Denver
BY Web Staff
April 2, 2015
Motown the Musical Opens in Denver
Motown the Musical. Kathie saw the show opening night and loved it. It tells the story of Motown founder Berry Gordy and all the legends he helped create.
Seeing the show is spectacular. The only thing better is talking to the stars.
7 News Denver (abc)
BY Lionel Bienvenu
April 3, 2015
Meet the Two Youngest Stars of "Motown the Musical"
Denver - Lionel Bienvenu takes you behind the scenes at the hit Broadway musical "Motown the Musical" playing at the Buell Theatre now through April 19. Teenagers Leon Outlaw Jr. and Reed Shannon split time between the stage and the classroom.
11 Eyewitness News (abc)
BY Anthony Wilson
February 21, 2015
RALEIGH TEEN STARS IN MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL ‘Motown the Musical’
DURHAM (WTVD) -- Motown: The Musical is wrapping up a six-day run at the Durham Performing Arts Center.
Reed Shannon is a friendly 14-year-old who just happens to be one of the stars the Broadway show.
Reed plays three roles in the musical. He plays Motown founder Berry Gordy as a child and he plays the young Stevie Wonder. Also, in a particularly memorable performance, he plays Michael Jackson at the start of his career as lead singer for the Jackson Five.
North Carolina Public Radio (WUNC 91.5)
BY LEONEDA INGE
February 20, 2015
Raleigh Teen Stars In "Motown The Musical"
The cast and crew of the Broadway show “Motown the Musical” stormed into North Carolina this week.
One of the stars of the show is Reed Shannon of Raleigh. The teenager has gotten great reviews playing a young “Michael Jackson” for crowds from San Francisco to the Durham Performing Arts Center.
The HerALD sUN
BY DAWN BAUMGARTER VAUGHN
February 12, 2015
MOTOWN MAGIC: N.C. teen Reed Shannon on tour with ‘Motown the Musical’
Two young cast members share the role of a young Berry Gordy/Stevie Wonder/Michael Jackson. Reed LoRenzo Shannon, from Wake Forest, got his theatrical start at North Carolina Theatre Conservatory in Raleigh in Raleigh and joined “Motown the Musical” in spring 2014 in Chicago. The Herald-Sun spoke with Reed, 14, recently when he was home in North Carolina on vacation.
BroadwayWorld.com
BY JEFFREY KARASARIDES
February 2, 2015
BWW Interviews: Reed Shannon of MOTOWN National Tour
Coming to the Durham Performing Arts Center from February 17th-22th is the national touring production of Motown: The Musical featuring Reed Shannon in the roles of Young Berry Gordy, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Jackson.
Kansas City Live
December 11, 2014
The Music Hall presents 'Motown the Musical'
Stars of "Motown the Musical," Leon Outlaw and Reed Lorenzo Shannon give the scoop on trying to fill the shoes of three icons on stage.
Midtown Raleigh News
BY LORI D.R. WIGGINS
June 22, 2014
Midtown Muse: How does it feel to be a star?
In March, soon after closing night of his role as Gavroche in N.C. Theatre’s production of Les Miserables, Reed Shannon and his parents, Belinda and Keith, moved to Chicago. There, the 13-year-old joined the first national touring cast of Broadway's Motown the Musical as young versions of Motown music mogul Berry Gordy, Grammy-winning artist Stevie Wonder, and the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
DNAinfo Chicago
BY JACKIE KOSTEK
June 19, 2014
Meet the Michael Jacksons: Young Stars Shine in 'Motown The Musical'
Walter Magazine
BY ANDREW KENNEY
PHOTO BY TRAVIS LONG
March 31, 2014
Building a bridge to Broadway: NC Theatre enters its fourth decade
Saturday night at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in the 30th season of North Carolina Theatre is a formal affair. Heels and dress shoes click down Fayetteville Street toward the tall columns and glass walls of the theater. They’re here for Les Miserables – and for the theater group that literally cut a lock from the doors of this 1930s-era palace three decades ago and built a bridge to Broadway.
EXAMINER.com
COURTESY MOTOWN THE MUSICAL
March 20, 2014
Berry Gordy's 'Motown the Musical' coming to Chicago
The Oriental Theatre this morning was abuzz with anticipation of the official word that the highly acclaimed "Motown the Musical" is coming to Chicago. This morning's press conference confirmed the cast and when the production will begin. April 22 through July 13, Chicago will be home to Berry Gordy's hit musical.