FERNDALE, MICH. – Cast members of the national touring production of Motown the Musical (coming to Detroit April 18 – 30 at the Fisher Theatre) will perform in a special concert to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Ferndale’s Blessings in a Backpack. “Motown Unplugged” takes place at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 24 at The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the 18+ event.

Guests attending can support the cause as they enjoy an intimate evening featuring cabaret-style performances by members of the Motown the Musical cast, as they perform some of their favorite songs and familiar Broadway tunes. The evening, hosted by metro-Detroit’s own SABIN, will also feature live and silent auctions and cash bar. The event also features performances by Tom Butwin and Ricky Gee.

Admission for the event is $25 in advance or at the door. All funds raised at the event will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Blessings in a Backpack. Tickets for “Motown Unplugged” are available service fee free at the Woodward Avenue Brewery box office, located at 22646 Woodward Avenue in Ferndale, or at the door at The Loving Touch on the night of the show. Advance tickets are also available by visiting www.thelovingtouchferndale.com.

It began as one man’s story … became everyone’s music … and is now Broadway’s musical. Motown The Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. Featuring classic songs such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” experience the story behind the music in the record-breaking smash hit Motown The Musical! Tickets for Motown the Musical are available by calling the Fisher Theatre at 313-872-1000 or online at www.broadwayindetroit.com.