'' Motown : The Musical '' is a jukebox musical that premiered on Broadway in April 2013 . The musical is based on Berry Gordy 's autobiography '' To Be Loved : The Music , the Magic , the Memories of Motown '' ( 1994 ) , and on the history of his founding and running of the Motown record label , and his personal and professional relationships with Motown artists such as Diana Ross , Smokey Robinson , Marvin Gaye , and Michael Jackson . The production 's music and lyrics are taken from selections from the Motown catalog . It received four nominations at the 67th Tony Awards
67th Tony Awards
67th Tony Awards
Motown: The Musical