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Brandon Victor Dixon

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Claim to fame

Brandon Victor Dixon originated the role of Simba in the national tour of The Lion King before making his Broadway debut in The Color Purple, earning a Tony nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. In 2013 he originated the role of Berry Gordy, Jr., in Motown: The Musical. His off-Broadway credits include Rent and The Scottsboro Boys.

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Brandon J. Dirden cleans up nicely next to Motown’s Brandon Victor Dixon.

Look who else came to see Motown: Brandon Victor Dixon, Raymond Luke Jr., Bryan Terrell Clark, Valisia LeKae and Charl Brown welcome talk show host Katie Couric!

Diana Ross has a heartfelt moment with star Brandon Victor Dixon and his mother Lorna (who must be very proud!).

Brandon Victor Dixon gives a hug to his proud mother Lorna, alongside Diana Ross and Michael Jackson portrayer Darius Kaleb.

Diana Ross and Rhonda Ross Kendrick congratulate the stunning leads of Motown: Brandon Victor Dixon, Bryan Terrell Clark, Raymond Luke Jr., Charl Brown and Valisia LeKae.

Motown stars Brandon Victor Dixon and Valisia LeKae were both nominated by the Drama League for their fabulous performances as Berry Gordy and Diana Ross.

Meet the Motown family: Bryan Terrell Clark, Valisia LeKae, Brandon Victor Dixon, Motown legend Berry Gordy, director Charles Randolph-Wright, Charl Brown and co-choreographer Patricia Wilcox.

Members of the Kinky Boots family (stars Stark Sands and Annaleigh Ashford, associate choreographer Rusty Mowery and director Jerry Mitchell) grab a photo with Motown’s Brandon Victor Dixon.

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones (c.) and fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger (r.) head backstage to greet the stars of Motown The Musical.

Quincy Jones gushes about Brandon Victor Dixon’s performance as Motown founder Berry Gordy.

Bryan Terrell Clark, Charl Brown, Valisia LeKae, Raymond Luke Jr. and Brandon Victor Dixon welcome rock star Dee Snider backstage at Motown The Musical. What a great looking crew!

Rock ‘n’ roll collides with the golden oldies as Dee Snider flashes the devil’s horns with Brandon Victor Dixon, who plays Motown founder Berry Gordy.

Brandy, the Temptations and Terry McMillan all came out to see Motown: The Musical on Broadway—so why don’t you?! Check out the action at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre!

Motown stars Ryan Shaw, Brandon Victor Dixon, Valisia LeKae, Raymond Luke Jr., Charl Brown and Bryan Terrell Clark welcome recording artist Brandy and author Terry McMillan to the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

Brandy congratulates Valisia LeKae and Brandon Victor Dixon on their stunning show.

Picture perfect! Motown's Brandon Victor Dixon and The Last Five Years' Adam Kantor take a snapshot between performances.

Valisia LeKae and Brandon Victor Dixon channel Diana Ross and Berry Gordy in the studio.

Motown: The Musical’s leading duo Valisia LeKae and Brandon Victor Dixon step into the recording studio for a day of music!

Valisia LeKae, Berry Gordy (with girlfriend Eskedar Gobeze) and Brandon Victor Dixon flash some winning smiles on opening night.

Brandon Victor Dixon and cast member Jibreel Mawry are two (very) handsome gents!

Leading duo Brandon Victor Dixon and Valisia LeKae show off a Motown record at the party.

…and here are the three who play them in Motown! Brandon Victor Dixon, Valisia LeKae and Charl Brown sure clean up well!

Producers, designers, cast members and Diana Ross! No wonder everyone looks excited.

Mary Wilson, Motown director Charles Randolph-Wright, Diana Ross, Brandon Victor Dixon and Gladys Knight enjoy the great company backstage.

In full Berry Gordy costume, Brandon Victor Dixon pals around with the real Gordy, who wrote the book for Motown: The Musical.

Backstage at Motown, Valisia LeKae and Brandon Victor Dixon are flanked by their real-life counterparts Berry Gordy and Diana Ross.

Producer Doug Morris joins Raymond Luke Jr., Brandon Victor Dixon, Berry Gordy and Charl Brown in the onstage celebration.

Berry Gordy, Diana Ross, Brandon Victor Dixon, Valisia LeKae and Raymond Luke Jr. are all smiles on opening night.

Valisia LeKae and Brandon Victor Dixon (as Diana Ross and Berry Gordy) greet the crowd during Motown: The Musical’s opening night curtain call.

Bryan Terrell Clark, Valisia LeKae, Brandon Victor Dixon, Charl Brown and Raymond Luke Jr. take their bows.

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The Stars of Motown: The Musical Share an Unforgettable Opening Night on Broadway

As music legends watched their stories take the stage at Motown: The Musical, Valisia LeKae, Brandon Victor Dixon and the rest of the cast dished about the backstage buzz before their big opening night on Broadway.

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Brandon Victor Dixon

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