The Midnight Train to Motown heads to the Mardi Gras Theatre
Jump onboard The Midnight Train to Motown at Carnival City where a vibrant cast of performers will transform the Mardi Gras Theatre into the heartbeat of American pop music and pay tribute to multi-platinum greats from the past who knew no rival.
The show takes place on June 29 and 30.
Filled to the brim with nostalgia but with the feeling that you are truly in their presence, this tribute show, featuring Cape Town’s Great Pretenders, celebrates the likes of Diana Ross and The Supremes, Four Tops, Gladys Knight, Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandros, Smokey Robinson and other evergreen artists.
Renowned and acclaimed impresario Jayson King (now 73) has taken this production all over South Africa over the past 25 years making it one of the most notable musical tribute shows in the country spanning from the 60s to now.
Lead singer and vocal powerhouse of the show Ruth Knight will belt out voice stylings of Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight and Gloria Gaynor backed by Port Elizabeth singer Charmaine Allisson, a Tina Turner look-alike and sound-alike who brings the Queen of Rock to life on stage.
Announced Mr Showbiz by the Star in 2003, King acts as host/MC, introducing some of Elvis Presley and Wilson Pickett’s soul and rock ‘n roll hits – some great inspiration to Motown recording artists back in the day.
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The cast furthermore features Dennis Maart, Tony Butler, Zale Titus, Adam Rush and Insaaf Losper who all have international performing experience, having entertained audiences in five-star hotels across Europe for several years.
The Great Pretenders have been seen on Noot vir Noot with Johan Stemmet, Felecia Mabuza on eTV, Tony Sanderson’s Chuckle ‘n Chat Show, Dali Tambo’s People of the South, Good Morning South Africa, The Breakfast Club and Pasella and can now be enjoyed live at Carnival City.
“This is definitely an exciting show for us and we are thrilled to be offering our guests entertainment of this calibre,” said Michelle Smith, marketing manager of Carnival City.
Think Detroit, RnB, rock ’n roll and soul. Think The Jackson 5, Diana Ross and The Supremes, The Temptations, Whitney Houston, The Four Tops, Lionel Ritchie and The Commodores.
Think good vibes, nostalgia, grooving and party all under one roof.
Get your friends and family together and make your way to Carnival City for a show you’ll never forget.
Shows start at 8pm.
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