JOBURG Theatre is proud to announce the star casting of award-winning musician Lloyd Cele in the international production of Let’s Get It On – the life and music of Marvin Gaye, on the Mandela stage for a limited season from May 7 to 16.
Lloyd Cele shot to fame as the runner-up in Idols in 2010. He has since won numerous awards: a SAMA award for Best Pop Album as well as being a Metro FM, Channel O and Wawela nominee.
He’s also a crowd favourite at all major festivals nationwide. He is an executive producer and a diverse artist who plays guitar, piano, bass and saxophone.
Let’s Get It On – the life and music of Marvin Gaye is a two-hour narrative concert that celebrates the life and music of the multi-talented musician, singer and songwriter acknowledged as The Prince of Motown – The Prince of Soul.
The show features some of Marvin’s most beloved songs including I heard it through the Grapevine, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, What’s Goin On and Sexual healing and many more. The show explores Marvin’s humble beginnings, his troubled relationship with his father, his search for meaning and the music that defined a generation.
Lloyd will be backed by some of Australia’s finest and funkiest musicians, The Funk City Band, and introducing Vika Bull. Vika’s character is an amalgam of the three main women in Marvin’s life; Tammy Tyrell, Diana Ross and Anna Gordy.
Shows are at 20:00 Thursdays to Saturdays, and 15:00 on Sundays.
Tickets range from R180 to R350, and are on sale by visiting www.joburgtheatre.com, or by calling the theatre’s ticketing line on 0861 670 670. Discounted rates for groups of ten or more are available by calling Joburg Theatre on 011 877 6853/6815.
