ENDLESS LOVE
Diana ’ s timeless ballad Endless Love along with others such as Hello , Touch Me In The Morning and Three Times A Lady .
It is hard to believe it is now more than 40 years since Motown legends Lionel and Diana made music history with their 1981 hit Endless Love . Incredibly despite many requests , they have never performed the song together again .
The Show aims to put that right , with live arrangements taken from both Lionel ’ s & Diana ’ s original touring shows , this is as close as it gets .
This wonderful tribute is the brainchild of Mark Carter who was musical director of the hugely popular and long-running Magic of Motown for more than a decade . Mark has brought together an incredible cast and stellar group of live musicians to take audiences on an unforgettable journey that boasts 60 ’ s soul , the glitz of disco , the fun of 80 ’ s pop and some of the greatest love songs of all time .
He said : “ Endless Love has been developed over many years and I am truly blessed to be working with some of the best people in the business to bring this all-new show to life .
“ From the outset , we wanted to create a truly joyful , feel-good show that celebrates the brilliance of Lionel Richie and Diana Ross as well as some of the greatest songs ever written . We ’ ve gone to great lengths to recreate and deliver many of the live arrangements both Lionel and Diana have performed in their own touring productions over the years , as such , this has enabled us to create a bespoke show like no other .
“ Together for the first time ! With hits from the 60s , 70s and 80s , from The Commodores and The Supremes to Lionel and Diana ’ s solo careers , audiences already know the words , so it ’ s singing voices at the ready , and just come and have a great night with us .”
Starring in the show , and singing these legendary songs are the brilliant Dayton Grey and Leanne Sandy .
Dayton has appeared on BBC Saturday night hits All Together Now – where he was one of ‘ The Hundred ’ industry experts , headed by Spice Girl Geri – and I Can See Your Voice .
A sensational new production celebrating legendary hitmakers Lionel Richie and Diana Ross is touring venues across the UK , coming to ST HELEN ’ S – Theatre Royal on Friday 14th October and SOUTHPORT – Atkinson on Saturday 22nd October .
Endless Love – The Show ( A Tribute to Lionel Richie & Diana Ross ) is a hitpacked , electrifying and emotional rollercoaster guaranteed to get audiences on their feet and singing at the top of their voices !
This bespoke production is flawlessly delivered by a young and vibrant cast and features a powerhouse live band .
Featuring Pop , Soul and Motown classics , with smash hits including I ’ m Coming Out , Dancing on The Ceiling , Chain Reaction , All Night Long , The Boss , Running with The Night and Upside Down – and , of course , Lionel and
“ Joining the cast of Endless Love is an absolute honour for me ,” said Dayton . “ I love Motown music and Lionel Richie has an amazing catalogue of songs , so I can ’ t wait to get on the road to perform them all – none more so than the iconic title track alongside Leanne which I know will be something very special . The great thing about these songs is that everyone knows them , hearing the audience singing the words right back to you is an amazing experience and makes for a brilliant atmosphere !”
Leanne has toured the UK performing as Diana Ross in the smash hit show Magic of Motown and is part of the popular groups Harmony 3 and Grapevine Soul .
Leanne added : “ To take a brand-new show on tour , and to be singing all those amazing disco hits and power ballads that Diana Ross is so famous for , is just a dream come true for me . And of course , then there ’ s the dresses !!! Wow !!!! Diana and Lionel are such legends , we hope fans have a great night when they come to join us in celebrating their music .”
www . endlessloveshow . co . uk
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