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 ...

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 ...

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.

Heirs of Ed Townsend, co-writer of Gaye's 1973 classic, sued Sheeran, alleging his 2014 hit has “striking similarities” to “Let's Get It On.” ...

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 ...

“Save the Children,” an early ’70s concert film featuring many of that era’s biggest names in Black music, was in need of some saving itself. Although the documentary featured iconic stars ...

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 ...