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Matte Martinez made his Broadway debut in [*MJ The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/23379-mj-the-musical-tickets) in October 2023 as a standby for both the adult Michael Jackson (MJ) and young adult (Michael) roles before taking over the role of MJ full-time in September 2025. His screen credits include the film *Ambush*, the animated series *Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man*, and the medical drama *The Good Doctor*.

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Natalie Venetia Belcon stars as Omara Portuondo in [*Buena Vista Social Club*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/31351-buena-vista-social-club) on Broadway at the [Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/gerald-schoenfeld-theatre), winning a 2025 Tony Award for her performance. She will take a leave of absence from the production from October 13 to November 29, 2026.

Her other Broadway credits include originating the role of Gary Coleman in *Avenue Q*, Joanne Jefferson in *Rent*, Mrs. Phelps in *Matilda the Musical*, and Erzulie in *Once on This Island*. Her national tour work includes Madame Morrible in *Wicked*, and her Off-Broadway credits include *The Glorious Ones* at Lincoln Center. She has had recurring roles on television shows including *The Education of Max Bickford*, *Beverly Hills, 90210*, and *Roc*.

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Linedy Genao stars as Myrtle Wilson in [*The Great Gatsby*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/38749-the-great-gatsby-on-broadway) on Broadway at the [Broadway Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/broadway-theatre). She has also appeared on Broadway in *On Your Feet!*, *Dear Evan Hansen,* and *Bad Cinderella* as Cinderella, making her the first Latina to originate a leading role in an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

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The **New York City Center** is one of the most influential performing arts venues in New York City. Located at 131 West 55th Street in Manhattan, it serves as a beacon for enthusiasts of dance, music, and theater. The Center was established in 1943 and has since played host to numerous notable productions, resonating with the key artistic transitions that have marked the evolution of performance art in the heartland of the greatest city in the world.

Emerging from its humble beginnings as an alternative center for artists who couldn't afford Broadway, the Center has turned into a reputable institution that neither compromises on its values nor its commitment to delivering the highest quality of artistic productions. Special mention goes to their yearly Fall for Dance festival, an exciting event that showcases the arts performances from international dance companies and uniquely affordable tickets.

The architecture of the theater itself is striking, boasting a distinctive neo-Moorish design and luxurious interiors that enhance the overall experience of the performances. With a seating capacity of 2,257, the Center is the perfect midpoint between intimacy and scale.

**Getting There**

The New York City Center is easily accessible by public transportation. The closest subway stops are 57th Street - 7th Avenue (N/Q/R/W), 57th Street (F), and 55th Street - 7th Avenue (B/D/E). Alternatively, if you're driving, there are several parking garages located nearby, although be aware that parking in Midtown Manhattan can be challenging and expensive. Those wishing to bike will find numerous Citi Bike docking stations in the vicinity.

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Architect Harry P. Knowles designed New York City Center, which was built by Clinton and Russell in 1923 for the Shriners under the name of The Mecca Temple. Amid the financial crash of 1929, the building became city property after the Shriners were unable to keep up with tax payments.

Former Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and New York City Council President Newbold Morris decided to convert the temple into Manhattan’s first performing arts center. The building opened as a theatre in December 1943.

New York City Center is known for its annual Encores! productions since 1994, which restage seldom revived American musicals in concert or semi-staged incarnations. The venue received a Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre in 2000.

Since its launch, New York City Center has become one of the city’s prime venues for dance.

In addition to the 2,557-seat mainstage, the facility houses two smaller theatres — Stage I and Stage II, where Manhattan Theatre Club has hosted its Off-Broadway productions since 1984 — and four studios.

## How to get to New York City Center

New York City Center is closest to the 57th Street station on the N, Q, R, and W lines and the 7th Avenue station on the E, B, and D lines. The nearest bus stops are 6 Av./W 55 St. on the Q2, Q3, Q4, and Q20 lines; and 6 Av./56 St. on the Q10, Q12, and Q24 lines.

## Restaurants near New York City Center

Popular restaurants near New York City Center include Redeye Grill (American), Pazza Notte (Italian), Estiatorio Milos (Greek), Rue 57 (French), and Benihana (Japanese).

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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.

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Michael Jackson fans rejoice! MJ The Musical is now at the Neil Simon Theatre. Get MJ The Musical tickets on Broadway now.

MJ The Musical is set primarily at a rehearsal for Jackson's Dangerous World Tour in 1992. There, an MTV camera crew arrives to get footage and interviews for a documentary on the singer's career. As he sings his hit songs and gradually opens up to the interviewer, his memories and key moments in his career come to life.

The world premiere of MJ The Musical (previously titled Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough) officially debuted on Broadway in 2021. Under the direction of Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon (who also won a Tony Award for choreographing the production), the new bio-musical features a plethora of Michael Jackson's greatest hits and a new book by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage.

Nottage got her first Tony Award nomination in 2017 for her Broadway debut,&nbsp;Sweat. She made history as a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, being honored in 2009 for Ruined and in 2017 for Sweat, and her work has also been produced regularly off Broadway, including productions of Intimate Apparel, Mlima's Tale, and By the Way, Meet Vera Stark. Wheeldon is perhaps best known to New York audiences for directing and choreographing the 2015 Broadway premiere of An American in Paris.

With over 350 million records worldwide, Michael Jackson was an artist unlike any other. His career put him in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, and made him the only recording artist in the Dance Hall of Fame.

## What songs are in *MJ The Musical*?

MJ The Musical showcases more than 25 of Jackson's cherished hits, including "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," "Rock with You," "Billie Jean," "Beat It," "Thriller," "Bad," "Man in the Mirror," "Smooth Criminal," "Black or White," and "Heal the World." These songs are reimagined in innovative ways to tell Jackson's career story.

## How long is the *MJ* musical?

*MJ The Musical* runs 2 hours and 30 minutes, including an intermission.

MJ The Musical on Broadway provides an electrifying experience for Michael Jackson fans across the globe to visit and relive the memories.

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Featuring iconic songs like “Thriller,” costumes like the bedazzled glove, and show-stopping dance moves, *MJ the Musical* on Broadway is part concert, part jukebox musical, and all celebration of Michael Jackson’s unmistakable talent. *MJ* follows Jackson on his famed 1992 *Dangerous* World Tour, giving audiences an inside look at a man at the height of his career and how he navigates stardom. A five-star hit, New York Theatre Guide called the show “a flawless production.” Get *MJ the Musical* tickets now.

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See a new side of the cultural trailblazer, complete with gorgeous renditions of his greatest hits and his iconic dance moves, in *MJ The Musical*. Michael Jackson takes center stage, circa 1992, as an MTV camera crew's interview unlocks memories and key moments of the icon's rise to stardom. Find out more about *MJ The Musical* tickets.

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.

## What to watch for

- When you walk into the theatre, look closely at the semi-sheer curtain hanging in front of the stage. Jackson’s handwritten rehearsal notes are projected onto it.
- Wheeldon choreographed *MJ The Musical* alongside Rich and Tone Talauega, two of Jackson’s former backup dancers and collaborators. They have since become renowned choreographers for two other Jackson-inspired shows in the U.S. and for pop stars including Madonna, Missy Elliott, and the Backstreet Boys.
- *MJ The Musical* creatives Nottage and Wheeldon describe *MJ The Musical* as an in-depth look at Jackson’s life and creative process, and not just a jukebox musical. “You will leave with a better understanding of who he was as a human being,” Nottage told The New York Times.
- According to set designer Derek McLane, the show frequently transports audiences “into Michael’s mind — his memories and dreams,” including a flashy streetscape design dotted with neon and fire escapes.
- Nottage is everywhere on the New York theatre scene. Her new play *Clyde’s* also premiered on Broadway in 2021, with performances beginning two months before the first performance of *MJ The Musical*. An opera adaptation of her play *Intimate Apparel* played at Lincoln Center in January 2022, making her the only person to have a play, musical, and opera in New York at the same time.
- Jackson was the first artist to have singles in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 in five separate decades — he achieved early success leading the Jackson 5 with his brothers as a child before launching his solo career.

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While some bio-musicals trace an entire musical artist’s life and career, *MJ the Musical* takes a different approach: it zooms in on a specific moment in Michael Jackson’s life to showcase his singular artistry. Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Lynn Nottage finds out what happens when a man is at the height of his fame. Featuring instantly recognizable songs, dance moves, and costumes (including the bedazzled glove), the musical is a celebration of and specific look at the music industry’s King of Pop.

## What to watch for

- When you walk into the theatre, look closely at the semi-sheer curtain hanging in front of the stage. Jackson’s handwritten rehearsal notes are projected onto it.
- Wheeldon choreographed *MJ The Musical* alongside Rich and Tone Talauega, two of Jackson’s former backup dancers and collaborators. They have since become renowned choreographers for two other Jackson-inspired shows in the U.S. and for pop stars including Madonna, Missy Elliott, and the Backstreet Boys.
- Jackson was the first artist to have singles in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 in five separate decades — he achieved early success leading the Jackson 5 with his brothers as a child before launching his solo career. He’s also the only musician in the Dance Hall of Fame.

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Ilario Grant stars as MJ in [*MJ The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/23379-mj-the-musical-tickets) on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre from September 15, 2026.

Grant made his Broadway debut as a standby for the roles of MJ and Michael, a young adult version of the character, in 2023. Afterward, Grant opened three Australian productions of the musical — in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth — as MJ.

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Brandon Lee Harris stars as Michael in [*MJ The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/23379-mj-the-musical-tickets) on Broadway at the [Neil Simon Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/neil-simon-theatre) from July 7, 2026. He originated the role on the show's national tour, playing over 500 performances across the country, and made his Broadway debut playing various roles in the production for a stint in 2023.

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Apollo Levine stars as Joseph Jackson/Rob in [*MJ The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/23379-mj-the-musical-tickets) on Broadway at the [Neil Simon Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/neil-simon-theatre). He made his Broadway debut with *MJ* after performing in regional productions of *Sister Act*, *Dreamgirls*, and *Ragtime*, and originating the role of Chinese Superhero in *The Monkey King* in Beijing, China.

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Bailey McCall stars as Rachel in [*MJ The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/23379-mj-the-musical-tickets) on Broadway at the [Neil Simon Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/neil-simon-theatre). The role marks her Broadway debut, and she previously performed in the national tour of *Waitress*.

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Gabriel Ruiz stars as Alejandro in [*MJ The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/23379-mj-the-musical-tickets) on Broadway at the [Neil Simon Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/neil-simon-theatre), making his Broadway debut. His other stage credits include extensive work with prestigious Chicago theatres including Steppenwolf, Goodman, Chicago Shakespeare, Writers' Theatre, Court Theatre, and Northlight Theatre, as well as the New York production of *Blood and Gifts* at Lincoln Center. His film and television credits include *Chicago Fire*, *Chicago P.D.*, *Boss*, and the Disney film *Christmas Again*.

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Sasha Allen stars as Katherine Jackson in [*MJ The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/23379-mj-the-musical-tickets) on Broadway at the [Neil Simon Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/neil-simon-theatre). She previously played Dionne in *Hair* on Broadway and in London's West End, starred as the Leading Player in the national tour of *Pippin*, and performed off Broadway in *Walk on Through* and *for colored girls...*.

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Matthew Frederick Harris stars as Quincy Jones/Tito Jackson in [*MJ The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/23379-mj-the-musical-tickets) on Broadway at the [Neil Simon Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/neil-simon-theatre), marking his Broadway debut.

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Antoine L. Smith stars as Berry Gordy/Nick in [*MJ The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/23379-mj-the-musical-tickets) on Broadway at the [Neil Simon Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/neil-simon-theatre). An Emmy Award winner, his other Broadway credits include the Tony and Grammy Award-winning *The Color Purple* (Revival), *Carousel*, *Miss Saigon*, *Memphis*, and the first Broadway national tour of *Cinderella*.

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Joey Sorge stars as Dave in [*MJ The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/23379-mj-the-musical-tickets) on Broadway at the [Neil Simon Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/neil-simon-theatre). Other Broadway credits include Rudy The Voice in *A Bronx Tale*, *The Drowsy Chaperone*, *Nice Work If You Can Get It*, *How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying*, *Follies*, and *Thoroughly Modern Millie*. He has appeared in films including *Valentine's Day* and *New Year's Eve* and television shows including *The Good Fight*, *FBI: Most Wanted*, and *Elementary*.

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The **Neil Simon Theatre** has a rich history in the heart of New York City's world-renown Broadway district. Built in 1927 as the Alvin Theatre, it was renamed after Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Neil Simon in 1983.

The 1,445-seat venue has staged numerous high-profile and highly successful productions during its lifetime, with a variety of plays and musicals that appeal to all tastes. Its opulent interior architecture, complete with its lavish lobby and grand staircase, create a truly regal atmosphere that matches the quality of the performances on stage.

Getting to the Neil Simon Theatre is a breeze as it is located at 250 West 52nd Street. It is easily accessible via public transport with a number of metro stations, including the 49th Street Station (N, Q, R, and W lines), and the 50th Street Station (1 line) a short walk away.

If you're arriving by car, there are numerous public parking facilities nearby, such as the Icon Parking, which is just around the corner from the theatre. Regardless of how you choose to travel, arriving at the Neil Simon Theatre promises the start of an unforgettable Broadway experience.

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The Neil Simon Theatre was designed by Herbert J. Krapp for the real estate mogul Alexander Pincus. The Neil Simon Theatre officially opened on November 22, 1927 as the Alvin Theatre. It was named after producers Alex Aarons and Vinton Freedley, as an amalgamation of their first names.

The inaugural production at the venue was George and Ira Gershwin's *Funny Face*, which starred Fred and Adele Astaire. During the Great Depression, the venue was used as a radio studio by CBS. The Nederlander Organization purchased the property in 1977 and rechristened it in honor of the American playwright Neil Simon on June 29, 1983. The building earned New York City landmark status in 1985. 

## How to get to the Neil Simon Theatre on Broadway

The closest subway station to the Neil Simon Theatre is 50th Street on the C, E, and 1 lines. The closest bus stops are 7th Av/W 41st St. on the M7, M20, or M104 line and 7th Av/W 42nd St. on the M42, SIM8, SIM8X, SIM22, SIM25, SIM26, and SIM30 lines.

## Restaurants near the Neil Simon Theatre

Popular restaurants near the Neil Simon Theatre include Haswell Green's (American), Gallagher's (steakhouse), Cha Pa's Noodles and Grill (Vietnamese), and Rosie O'Grady's (steak and seafood). Also nearby is Ellen's Stardust Diner, a famous New York institution featuring singing waiters.

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