Really Got a Hold on His Dreams: Charl Brown on Becoming Smokey Robinson, Never Giving Up and Beyoncé

Charl Brown had to postpone his birthday trip to Hawaii in May 2012 by a few days because he had to audition once again for the role of Smokey Robinson in Motown: The Musical. Following the audition, he was told he'd receive news within a few days, so the birthday festivities did run the risk of not being so happy. He needn't worry. Bright and early on the day after Memorial Day, Brown received the call that he had landed his first starring role on Broadway. He got a Mai Tai and the celebration ...