Motown The Musical Star Delights in Performing for Family in Jax !

For one week,  Motown The Musical held centre stage at the Times Union Moran Center, where Motown music lovers enthusiastically sang in unison hits of the Temptations, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Stevie Wonder and the entire Motown roster.

Motown fans were able to take a peek inside the life of Berry Gordy’s empire, his family and his heartbreaking relationship with singer, songwriter, actress and record producer Diana Ross. Complimenting the plays performances was actress Martina Sykes, Martina is the daughter of Jax natives and Raines High School graduates Manual Sykes, niece to Dr. Reginald Sykes and Darryl Sykes. Earlier in the week, Martina received a City Council welcome to Jacksonville standing ovation, “It was an honor and humbling experience to perform in Jacksonville in front of my family. My dad and uncles were raised here and my cousins were excited see me perform too. It was great to see so many Motown fans support the show,” said Martina.  Pictured is MTM ensemble member Martina Sykes pictured with her Jacksonville family members left to right Tavares Parker (mother-in-law), Davina S. Parker (sister), TuJuanna Sykes (Aunt), Jhayda Sykes (cousin), Dr. Reginald L. Sykes, Sr. (uncle), Martina Sykes Motown ensemble cast member ( Gwen Gordy, Vandella, Cindy Birdsong and Mary Wells).

 

 

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