Broadway is startin’ somethin’! MJ The Musical bursts with music and theatricality, honoring the iconic status of the one and only Michael Jackson. Get MJ The Musical tickets on TodayTix.
With astonishing dances, unforgettable songs, and transformative performances, MJ The Musical on Broadway gives audiences an unmissable new look at the life and times of one of history’s greatest entertainers. Hear over 25 of Jackson’s biggest smash hits in MJ The Musical, from “Beat It” to “Thriller” to “Billie Jean”, and see explosive dance routines that earned director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon his second Best Choreography Tony Award (following An American in Paris).
Plus, get an exclusive peek into Jackson’s creative process, his relentless pursuit of perfection, and the pivotal moments from his career that eventually made him one of the bestselling artists of all time. You won’t want to miss this show New York Theatre Guide described as a “flawless production” and “the platinum standard” of bio-musicals.
Get ready to learn about the man behind the man in the mirror — and jam out to his legendary music — at the spectacle that is MJ The Musical.
2hr 30min. Incl. 1 intermission.
Musicals, Drama, Biography, Family / Kid-friendly, Jukebox, Must-See, Award winners, Holiday, Broadway
Ages 8+. Children under 4 are not permitted.
December 6th, 2021
By: Lynn Nottage
Songs by: Michael Jackson
Director: Christopher Wheeldon
Producer: Lia Vollack, John Branca and John McClain
Cast list: Elijah Rhea Johnson (as MJ), Tavon Olds-Sample (as Michael), Austin Rankin and Eric Williams (alternating as Little Michael), Jace Bently (as Little Marlon), Apollo Levine (as Joseph Jackson/Rob), Whitney Bashor (as Rachel), Gabriel Ruiz (as Alejandro), Antoine L. Smith (as Berry Gordy/Nick), Joey Sorge (as Dave), Ayana Jackson (as Katherine Jackson), Matthew Frederick Harris (as Quincy Jones/Tito Jackson), John Edwards (as Jackie Jackson), Nick T. Daly (as Jermaine Jackson), Zachary Downer (as Marlon Jackson), Lloyd A. Boyd III (as Randy Jackson)
Design: Derek McLane
Lighting: Natasha Katz
Costume: Paul Tazewell
Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon
Sound: Gareth Owen
Other info: Music direction by Jason Michael Webb, musical supervision by David Holcenberg, orchestrations and arrangements by David Holcenberg and Jason Michael Webb, projection design by Peter Nigrini, hair and wig design by Charles LaPointe, movement consultation by Rich and Tone Talauega
Wheelchair access
The MJ Broadway musical is mostly set in a rehearsal studio, where Jackson is preparing for his 1992 Dangerous World Tour. An MTV reporter arrives to interview Jackson for a documentary, and he gradually opens up about his childhood and the moments that shaped his career.
The songs are Jackson’s, of course, and the book is by Lynn Nottage, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright for her plays Ruined and Sweat. She also received a Tony nomination for MJ.
MJ The Musical uses Jackson’s tunes in creative ways. For example, an adult Jackson reckons with his rocky relationship with his father through the horror-infused “Thriller”. But the choreography is also a major storytelling tool, which sets MJ The Musical apart from a Michael Jackson tribute concert. It’s fitting that the music and dance are equally key in the story of a man inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Dance Hall of Fame (he’s the only music artist in the latter!).
Jackson is also in the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — twice. He has 15 Grammy Awards, six Brit Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and 39 Guinness World Records including Most Successful Entertainer of All Time.
Experience the story behind the King of Pop's singular career and greatest hits. The Tony-winning musical offers a deep look into his creative process and all the energy of a Michael Jackson concert, complete with more than 20 of his classic songs and signature dance moves.
MJ The Musical is at New York's Neil Simon Theatre, which is located at 250 West 52nd Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, 10019.
MJ The Musical runs for 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 intermission.
Ages 8+. Children under 4 are not permitted.
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MJ The Musical tickets start at $86.
Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage wrote the book for MJ The Musical. All the songs were sung by Michael Jackson, but written by more than 50 artists including Jackson, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, and Berry Gordy.
Christopher Wheeldon directed and choreographed MJ The Musical. He won a 2023 Tony Award for his choreography, and he's also known for directing and choreographing An American in Paris on Broadway.
Some of the most famous Michael Jackson songs in the show include "Bad," "Beat It," "Thriller," "Smooth Criminal," and "Billie Jean," alongside multiple Jackson 5 hits. More than 40 songs appear in MJ The Musical.
MJ The Musical is recommended for ages 8 and up. The catchy songs, vibrant visuals, and presence of kids in the cast will make children excited by the show.
MJ The Musical won four Tony Awards and is a great show for any Michael Jackson fan. Audiences get to experience fresh takes on his greatest hits, learn more about his creative process, and watch spectacular dancing on par with his singing, a fitting tribute to the multitalented King of Pop.
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