Marvin: A Marvin Gaye Revue
After multiple sold-out runs of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s “Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul” production, WBTT is bringing the music back – but this time in a whole new way. “Marvin: A Marvin Gaye Revue” is a brand-new musical celebration featuring the timeless songs of legendary singer-songwriter-producer Marvin Gaye. Created, adapted and directed by WBTT Founder and Artistic Director Nate Jacobs, this revue brings together an electrifying ensemble to honor one of the greatest catalogs in music history. WBTT fan favorite Sheldon Rhoden has performed in the title role of “Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul” all four times the Troupe has presented it; he returns for the musical revue, alongside other popular WBTT artists including Jada Carson, Jazzmin Carson, Michael Mejia-Mendez, Raleigh Mosely II, Leon S. Pitts II, Jai Shanae, Riki Stevens and Henry Washington. Music director is Etienne “EJ” Porter; choreographer is Donald Frison. A gifted, innovative and enduring talent, Gaye blazed the trail for the continued evolution of popular Black music, from powerful R&B and sophisticated soul to an intensely political and personal form of artistic self-expression. Gaye helped to define the sound of Motown and the soul music of the 1960s and ‘70s, with themes including love, passion, and social injustice. “Marvin” will be filled with powerhouse vocals, dynamic performances, and hit after hit. Songs audiences will hear include “How Sweet It Is,” “Can I Get a Witness,” “Sexual Healing,” “Heard It Through the Grapevine” and many more. The production runs from July 15-24, 2026 in the Donelly Theatre at WBTT (1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota). Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Tickets are $54/adults, $24/students and active military. Visit westcoastblacktheatre.org or call the Box Office at 941-366-1505.
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