Sheldon Rhoden didn’t have much stage experience when he first played Marvin Gaye in a 2011 show at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Over the years, the soul singer has become a part of him ...

Matthew McKinnon is the music director. ‘Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul’ Created and directed by Nate Jacobs. Runs April 17-May 26, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, 1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota.

Closing Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 2023-2024 season is its most-requested show, “Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul.” Sheldon Rhoden, one of Sarasota’s favorite WBTT troupe members, will ...

Celebrating 50 Years, Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On: Deluxe Edition’ Will Be Issued With Unreleased Tracks Hip-hop isn’t the only music celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Some recognize the painting from "Good Times," the 1970s sitcom about a Black Chicago family. Others who see it think of Marvin Gaye's 14th studio album, "I Want You." It's "The Sugar Shack," a ...

Marvin’s song “Come Live With Me, Angel” has this weird kind of trippy, sexy, drugged-out vibe for three minutes, and it’s kind of jazzy.

WestCoast Black Theatre Troupe revives one of their most popular original shows, Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul. Created, adapted, and directed by WBTT’s founder, Nate Jacobs, Gaye’s story is ...