Florida Studio Theatre Takes Audiences on a Musical Journey with Legacy: Motown & More!

SARASOTA, Fla. (August 3, 2026) — Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is proud to present Legacy: Motown & More!, an electrifying musical celebration spanning the greatest hits of the 1960s through today. From the smooth soul of Motown to the irresistible sounds of pop and R&B, this vibrant cabaret showcases the music that has brought generations together. Previews begin August 4, with an officially opening August 6, in FST’s Goldstein Cabaret.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of nonstop music. Featuring beloved songs made famous by icons like The Jackson 5; Stevie Wonder; Earth, Wind & Fire; The Four Seasons; and The Temptations, Legacy: Motown & More! combines powerful vocals and dynamic showmanship with fresh interpretations of timeless classics.

Created by Justin Reynolds, who also performs in the production, Legacy: Motown & More! brings together a group of versatile performers with Broadway, West End, and international touring experience. A singer, dancer, actor, director, and producer, Reynolds has performed in more than 100 countries across luxury cruise lines, international tours, and the Las Vegas Strip. He is perhaps best known for portraying Smokey Robinson in the national tour of Motown the Musical, where he worked closely with Berry Gordy Jr.

The production celebrates eight decades of unforgettable music, from Motown favorites to contemporary chart-toppers. Blending powerful vocals, smooth dance moves, and genuine charm, the performers deliver an uplifting concert experience filled with songs that move the feet, lift the spirit, and leave audiences singing as they exit the theatre.

“We’re so excited to bring this dynamic group of performers to the stage as we close out another Summer Cabaret Series,” said FST Associate Producer Catherine Randazzo. “With powerhouse harmonies, incredible talent, and a song list packed with Motown favorites and crowd-pleasing hits from across the decades, this show celebrates the music that has brought generations together and will have audiences singing and clapping along all night.”

In addition to Reynolds, the cast includes Nigel Richards, whose credits include the national tour of Spamilton and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Bryce Valle, whose work includes the national tour of Ain't Too Proud as well as Beautiful and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Performing for Reynolds later in the show’s run is Michael Wordly, an award-winning vocalist, concert artist, and musical theatre performer, who has appeared in more than 70 countries worldwide.

The creative team includes Catherine Randazzo (Line Producer), Andrew Gray (Lighting Design), Nicholas Christensen (Sound Design), and Kate Johnson (Sound and Lightboard Operator).

Experience the chart-topping soundtrack of a lifetime in Legacy: Motown & More!, onstage August 4, 2026. Previews are August 4 and 5, with opening night on August 6, 2026. Single tickets start at $37.

Now is the perfect time to renew your subscription for the 2027 Summer Cabaret Series, where subscribers can see three Cabaret shows for as little as $59. Subscriptions and single tickets are available at FloridaStudioTheatre.org or by calling (941) 366-9000.

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Sponsors

Florida Studio Theatre is grateful to its sponsors of the 2026 Summer Cabaret Season: Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax, The Shubert Foundation, The Exchange, Florida Arts & Culture, and Observer.

About Florida Studio Theatre

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is Sarasota’s contemporary theatre. Founded in 1973, FST has grown to a village of five theatres located in the heart of downtown Sarasota. Each theatre is small in size and large in impact – providing intimate and engaging settings for high-quality, professional performances. 

Today, FST has established itself as a major force in American Theatre. FST is the largest subscription theatre in the state of Florida and among the largest in the country, serving more than 225,000 live attendees each year across its diverse programs: Mainstage, Cabaret, Stage III, Children’s Theatre, Improv, The FST School, and New Play Development.

Even with its growth, Florida Studio Theatre remains firmly committed to making the arts accessible and affordable to as many people as possible. Under the leadership of Producing Artistic Director Richard Hopkins, FST develops theatre that speaks to our living, evolving, and dynamically changing world. Hip and historical, entertaining and challenging, we are where everyone is welcome to engage in the art of theatre.