March 11 - 15

STOP! In The Name Of Love

The Music of Diana Ross & The Supremes

Get ready to groove to the legendary sounds of Diana Ross & The Supremes in a concert celebrating the iconic hits of Motown’s most beloved girl group.

The Space

Ruby Room

More about the show

From “Baby Love” to “You Can’t Hurry Love” and, of course, “Stop! In the Name of Love,” this show brings the glamour, power, and passion of The Supremes to life. This musical journey to a soul-filled and unforgettable era is one you won’t want to miss.

Sponsored by the Richard and Maureen Durwood Foundation

 

Cast & Creative Team

HOSTED BY
Angela Wildflower

VOCALISTS
Brietta Goodman
Ayana Tribitt
Angela Wildflower

MUSIC DIRECTOR
Desmond Mason

LIGHTING SUPERVISOR
Shelbi Arndt

AUDIO SUPERVISOR
Gianna Agostino

Curated  by Linnaia McKenzie

Performers

Brietta Goodman

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Brietta Goodman is ecstatic to finally perform on the Ruby Room stage! Local: Rent (Joanne), Sweeney Todd:Demon…FT (Ensemble/Music Theater Heritage); Moulin Rouge Performer (Worlds of Fun); Hairspray (Motormouth Maybelle/Black Repertory Theatre KC & The White Theater at The J); Sister Act (Deloris), Seussical (Sour Kangaroo/Theater In The Park) Regional: Once on This Island, A Christmas Carol, Chicken & Biscuits, Clue, Beautiful: Carole King Musical, Charlotte’s Web, The Prom, and The Lightning Thief (Charleston Stage) Awards: Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Shirley White Awards) Education: BA, Theatre, University of Southern Mississippi Instagram: @b.goodman_  @b.good.performs Website: https://briettagoodman99.wixsite.com/actor-performer

Ayana Tribitt

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A Kansas City, MO based actor, singer and performer Regional: Poor Clare (Unicorn Theatre); School Girls; or the African Mean a Girls Play (Kansas City Rep Theatre, Portland Center Stage); The Ruby Room Series, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Company, Show Boat, CATS, A Spectacular Christmas Show (2017), Into the Woods (Music Theater Heritage); Footloose (Starlight Theatre); Beehive!, Cinderella, The Game’s Afoot, The Sound of Music (Okoboji Summer Theatre); Once On This Island (Spinning Tree Theatre). “Nail Salon” Music Video by Mina Stone; Education: BFA in Musical Theatre, Stephens College. Instagram: @minastonemusic AEA Member.

Angela Wildflower

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Angela Wildflower is an actor who has appeared on TV, film, & stages worldwide, with credits including Blue Bloods, FBI, Russian Doll, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Raising Kanaan, ATLANTA, Poker Face, and more. Angela’s Broadway credits include Motown The Musical as well as starring roles in Lady Day At Emerson’s Bar & Grill, The Color Purple, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Venice, Paradise Blue, and more . As a vocalist, she has toured with Postmodern Jukebox and 3x Tony legend Hinton Battle. Angela is a proud graduate of Spelman College. Follow her journey on IG @iWildflower.

Musicians

Desmond Mason

Piano

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T.A. Rell

Drums

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Lauren Williams

Bass

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Back for her sixth Ruby Room, Lauren is a high-energy bassist performing with a wide variety of local artists here in Kansas City. Before realizing her passion as a performer, Lauren spent her music career behind the scenes supporting iconic venues, music festivals and touring with artists like Selena Gomez. You can catch Lauren on bass with popular local acts such as Found A Job, Flutienastiness & the Soul Patrol, Flare Tha Rebel, Lava Dreams and Seyko.