Motown's Jamal Story on Being a Broadway Hoofer, His Ballet Beginnings and Why Madonna Loves His Abs

It’s time for another round of Gotta Dance!: This month, Broadway.com is shining the spotlight on Motown the Musical standout Jamal Story, a fantastic dancer who’s tearing up the stage as a Contour in the adrenaline-pumping musical. Though he never set out to be a dancer (“I was going to be an astronomer!”), Story fell for the Broadway community after dancing on tour with Madonna and Cher. Click through the gallery below and find out how Story went from ballet to Broadway—and how his abs helped him get a job along the way!

Watch the video and get to know Jamal Story’s story, from the gym to the stage!

About the Photographer
Matthew Murphy is a New York City-based photographer specializing in theater and dance. His work appears regularly in the Arts and Leisure section of The New York Times and additional credits include Bravo TV, New York Magazine, Vanity Fair, The Village Voice, Dance Magazine, The Financial Times and The New York Post. He is a former member of American Ballet Theatre. For more information visit MurphyMade.com.

Additional Credits: Hair and Makeup: Alex Michaels; Styling: David Withrow; Production Assistant: Kevin Thomas Garcia & Leslie Hull; Photo Post-Production: Matthew Murphy and Jennifer Dunne