Originally Posted by
milven
There actually already was a "kind of" musical about Marvin Gaye on Broadway at the Beacon Theatre about five years ago called MY BROTHER MARVIN. It was written by Marvin's sister. While the play did have music in it, none of it was Marvin's music.
Before the play began, Marvin's sister came out and talked about the play and why Marvin's music could not be included. I cannot remember the legal reason why.
I do remember saying that since they could not have used Marvin's music, the play would have stood up very well as a straight play rather than filling it in with other singer's songs. I think I remember some Jackie Wilson songs in it.
Bookmarks