In The Name of Love…Rhythm and Blues on tap

Inspired by the timeless sound of Motown, In The Name of Love offers a fresh perspective on a generation of music that captured hearts around the world. Featuring world-renowned tap dancers and a live jazz band, this dynamic production brings Rhythm and Blues to life in a vibrant, soulful celebration of movement and music.

Directed by award-winning Derick K. Grant and produced by Malana Murphy.

THE CAN’T-MISS SHOW OF 2026!!!

Directed by award-winning Derick K. Grant, this electrifying production brings together some of the most exciting tap dancers of our time, including Star Dixon, Martin “Tre” Dumas, Cartier Williams, Luke Hickey, Sterling Harris, Charles Renato, Ian Berg, Madeline Murphy, Rebecca Cannaday, and of course, Derick K. Grant himself.

The music will be led by the incomparable Jonathan Fisher (bass), joined by Andrew Griffith (drums) and Peter Rioux(keys), creating a powerhouse jazz trio that will drive the rhythm, soul, and energy of the night.

Meet our director…

Derick K. Grant is a native of Boston, and was mentored by tap legends Dianne Walker and Jimmy Slyde.

At 18 he joined The Jazz Tap Ensemble, directed by Lynn Dally, where he won the Princess Grace award for outstanding young performer. He was an original member of Bring In Da Noise Bring In Da Funk, created and directed by George C. Wolf, and choreographed by Savion Glover, where he became dance captain and later the lead for the first national tour. Mr. Grant is also the creator, director, and choreographer of Imagine Tap, a show that featured the world’s best tap dancers, co-creator of The Blues Project, winner of the Bessie award with Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, Michelle Dorrance, and Toshi Reagan. He was also choreographer and featured performer in And Still You Must Swing, featured at Jacob’s Pillow and the Joyce Theater. He is one of the directors at The School at Jacob’s Pillow and is also on staff at Boston Conservatory.