Motown Shows That Have Closed in Las Vegas
Updated November 2026. Motown Vegas is run by the producers of All MotownSM and Motown BrunchSM. Links to other shows go to Vegas.com, which may pay us a commission.
Four well-known Motown attractions in Las Vegas are gone: Human Nature's Motown residency ended in 2020, Hitzville The Show has closed, the Motown Cafe closed in 2000, and Motown the Musical was a one-week tour stop in 2017. If you are searching for one of them, here is what happened to each and which Motown shows are playing now.
Closed Motown shows at a glance
| Show | Where | Ran | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Nature: The Motown Show | Imperial Palace, then The Venetian | 2009 to 2020 | Residency ended; the group still plays a few Las Vegas shows a year |
| Hitzville The Show | Planet Hollywood, then The Duomo at the Rio | Moved to the Rio in 2023 | Closed |
| Motown Cafe | New York-New York | 1997 to 2000 | Closed |
| Motown the Musical | The Smith Center | January 17 to 22, 2017 | Tour stop, ended |
Human Nature: The Motown Show (residency 2009 to 2020)
Human Nature, a vocal group from Australia, opened at the Imperial Palace in May 2009 in a show presented by Smokey Robinson. In 2013 the group moved to the Sands Showroom at The Venetian. In June 2020 Human Nature announced that the residency was over after 11 years, a result of the pandemic shutdown. The group still tours and returns to Las Vegas for a few shows a year, mostly at South Point.
Hitzville The Show
Hitzville The Show was a Motown revue starring Jin Jin Reeves. It played Planet Hollywood for years, first at the Harmon Theater and then at the V Theater in the Miracle Mile Shops, and moved to The Duomo at the Rio in 2023. The show has since closed.
Motown Cafe (1997 to 2000)
The Motown Cafe was a themed restaurant with live music at New York-New York. It opened in early 1997 and closed in October 2000. The space was taken over for an ESPN Zone.
Motown the Musical (2017)
The Broadway musical played Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center from January 17 to 22, 2017, as part of its national tour. It was a limited engagement, not a resident Las Vegas show.
Motown shows playing Las Vegas now
| Show | From | Next show |
|---|---|---|
| Motown ExtremeVegas.com | $28.98 | See dates |
| All MotownBook direct | $44.95 | |
| Motown BrunchBook direct | $58.95 | |
| Soul of MotownVegas.com | $62.57 | See dates |
FAQ
Is Human Nature still in Las Vegas?
Not as a resident show. Human Nature's Motown residency ended in 2020 after 11 years at the Imperial Palace and The Venetian. The group still tours and returns to Las Vegas for a few shows a year, mostly at South Point.
Is Hitzville still playing in Las Vegas?
No. Hitzville The Show, the Motown revue that played Planet Hollywood and later the Rio, has closed.
Is the Motown Cafe in Las Vegas still open?
No. The Motown Cafe at New York-New York closed in October 2000.
Is Motown the Musical playing in Las Vegas?
No. It played The Smith Center for one week in January 2017 on its national tour.
What Motown shows can I see in Las Vegas now?
All Motown and Motown Brunch play The Modern Showrooms at Alexis Park. The table above lists every Motown show on sale with its starting price.
