Celebrating the history of Motown with Tony-Nominated Broadway actor Charl Brown

This week Burke speaks with Charl Brown, a Broadway singer who was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance as Smokey Robinson in Broadway's Motown: The Musical. Charl has spent years as a young Broadway actor and international touring musician.

Charl talks about how he worked to make it on Broadway as a young actor, with no backup plan Charl has devoted his entire life to performing. Charl is part of the Doo Wop Project, a touring Jukebox musical that salutes the history of Doo Wop music with modern "DooWopified" versions of modern-day hits. 

Charl also stars in a solo show titled "Smokey and Me," where Charl tells the story of Smokey Robinson and honors his legacy by perfectly singing some of his greatest hits.

The Doo Wop Project is now touring across the country, with performances planned throughout the next two years. For tickets and more information visit the Doo Wop Project's website.

Smokey and Me is coming to the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, Massachusetts Saturday, July 30th.

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