MJ The Musical
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EXHILARATING! A MAGICAL THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE.
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Why see MJ The Musical?
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Winner of Four Tony awards!
Michael Jackson fans rejoice as a brand new musical all about the iconic superstar is here! With Jackson's plethora of moon-walking hits in tow, MJ the Musical is set to explore the star's life and his stratospheric rise to fame. Now touring North America!
The Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage have partnered on the project, with two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage (Sweat, Ruined) set to pen the book. Tony winner Christopher Wheeldon (An American In Paris) has been tapped to Choreograph/Direct the musical. With both Nottage and Wheeldon on the scene, admirers of the late artist can rest assured that Michael's incredible story is in safe hands.
Michael Jackson
Rising to fame as a member of the famous Jackson 5 in the late 60's, Michael Jackson is dubbed as the King of Pop, with the artist becoming one of the most significant cultural figures of the twentieth century and one of the greatest entertainers of all time. When his sudden death was announced in 2009, the news shocked the global community with websites crashing due to over-demand to know what was happening to the beloved musician. His legacy lives on with his 31 top ten hits, 13 Grammy Awards, six Brit Awards and 26 American Music Awards.
Key Information
Run Time
Two hours and 30 minutes with one interval
Dates
Jul 22 - 27, 2025
Upcoming Performances
Cast
Jamaal Fields-Green & Jordan Markus as MJ
Brandon Lee Harris as Michael
Josiah Benson and Bane Giffith as Little Michael
Devin Bowles as Joesph Jackson/Rob
Mary Kate Moore as Rachel
J.Daughtry as Berry Gordy/Nick
Josh A. Dawson as Tito Jackson/Quincy Jones
Bryce A. Holmes as Little Marlon
Matt Loehr as Dave
Da'von T. Moody as Alejandro
Anastasia Talley as Katherine Jackson
With
Jojo Carmichael, Croix Diienno, Kellie Drobnick, Kyle Dupree, Zuri Noelle Ford, Jahir L. Hipps, Jacob Kai, Rajane Katurah, Jordan Markus, Matteo Marretta, Skye Jackson-Williams, Jay Mackenzie, Kendrick Mitchell, Chelsea Mitchell-Bonsu, Zion Mikhail Pradier, Ayla Stackhouse, Brion Marquis Watson, Charles P. Way and Malcolm Miles Young
Creative
Book by Lynn Nottage
Directed by Christopher Wheeldon
Set design by Derek McLane
Lighting design by Natasha Katz
Costume design by Paul Tazewell
Sound Design by Gareth Owen
Projection design by Pete Nigrini
Wid design by Charles LaPointe
Music direction by Jason Michael Webb
Musical supervision by David Holcenberg
Orchestrations by Holcenberg and Webb
Awards
2022 tony award wins
Best Performace by a Leading Actor in a Musical
Best Choreography
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Best Sound Design of a Musical
2022 Tony Nominations
Best Musical
Best Leading Actor in a Musical
Best Direction of a Musical
Best Choreography
Best Orchestrations
Best Book
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Best Sound Design of a Musical
2022 Drama Desk Nominations
Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Myles Frost
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - Tavon Olds-Sample
Outstanding Choreography
Outstanding Orchestrations
Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical
Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical
Outstanding Wig and Hair Design
Reviews
Customer reviews
66 reviews, average rating: (4.6 Stars)
Sophia Moe
Revamp
I hope that the number of Michael Jacksons in this musical will increase from three to at least four or more because there are international productions thriving so the world tour will be the first to get a revamp and each actor from every single production (New York City, London, Hamburg, U.S. National Tour etc) will portray MJ at different stages of his life! All of the Michaels will sing solos, duets, trios, quartets, and so on! Other changes include new songs, new costumes, new characters, new set, all MJs playing instruments, the middle "Michael" part will be splitting up into two separate versions (one playing Teenage Michael in the mid-late 1970s, the other one playing Young Adult Michael in the early-mid 1980s); a new group number where all of the MJs sing together in unison and harmonies outside of MITM and finale; etc! This version of the show will last at least three hours! After the global tour, all productions of MJ will get revamps, same as the world tour! ... Read more
PK
MJ the Musical was Spectacular
Attending this Musical was the best decision I made. Here are a few adjectives I would use to to describe the Musical: Wonderful, Superb, Excellent, Awesome, etc., etc., etc. The Cast, Dancers, Musicians, Scenes, Backdrops were all Great!!!! During the show I was wishing I could video or take photos so that I could remember every detail, but because this was not allowed, I now have to rely on my memory and pray it doesn’t fail me 🤗. The musical is GREAT and is highly recommended. ... Read more
SelinaK
BEYOND MY EXPECTATIONS!
This was the best musical I have seen in a LONG time. I didn't know what to expect, and it actually turned out to be a complete STORY with emotion, drama, love, loss, pain and joy. The actors and singers were STELLAR. At one point everyone was crying during a pivotal scene with Little MJ, and another point -- The Thriller portion, you could hear a pin drop. What a beautiful look into the life and story of MJ. There were THREE standing ovations during my viewing of the show. THREE. At one point people just stopped sitting down. A tour de force. Definitely worth a watch and rewatch! I'm taking my family next time!!! ... Read more
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