'MJ The Musical' tickets available through April 2023

Q: Who directed and choreographed MJ The Musical?

Christopher Wheeldon is the director and choreographer of MJ The Musical. He won the Best Choreography Tony Award in 2023 for his work. He is also known for his direction and Tony-winning choreography of An American in Paris.

Q: Which Michael Jackson songs are in MJ The Musical?

MJ The Musical includes more than two dozen Michael Jackson songs including "Thriller," "Beat It," "Billie Jean," "Bad," and "Smooth Criminal." The show also features Jackson 5 songs and a few other famous pop songs from his era. Learn more about how Michael Jackson songs are used in MJ The Musical.

The musical runs at the Neil Simon Theatre.

Gillian RussoJuly 18, 2022, 00:00

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MJ The Musical takes place during rehearsals for Jackson's 1992 Dangerous World Tour, where an MTV reporter has arrived to film a documentary about him. As he speaks to the reporter and rehearses his songs, defining moments from his childhood and music career come to life, showing how he went from a child star in the Jackson 5 to the King of Pop.

The show received 10 Tony Award nominations in 2022, winning for Best Leading Actor in a Musical (for Myles Frost as Michael Jackson), Best Choreography (for Christopher Wheeldon, who also directs), and lighting and sound design.

The five-star New York Theatre Guide review of MJ The Musical calls the production "flawless" and reads: "Under the exemplary direction and choreography of Christopher Wheeldon, the production gives context to Jackson's inherited demons and zooms in on his daunting creative process and peerless genius. MJ is the platinum standard the often-uninspired, generic jukebox musical could benefit to emulate."

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Frequently asked questions

What is MJ The Musical about?

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.

Where is MJ The Musical playing?

MJ The Musical is playing at Neil Simon Theatre. The theatre is located at 250 West 52nd Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, 10019.

How long is MJ The Musical?

The running time of MJ The Musical is 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 intermission.

What's the age recommendation for MJ The Musical?

The recommended age for MJ The Musical is Ages 8+. Children under 4 are not permitted. .

How do you book tickets for MJ The Musical?

Book tickets for MJ The Musical on New York Theatre Guide.

Who wrote MJ The Musical?

Lynn Nottage, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, wrote the script for MJ The Musical. The songs were written by more than 50 artists in total, but nearly all the songs are hits made famous by Michael Jackson. A few others are other famous songs from his era.

Who directed and choreographed MJ The Musical?

Christopher Wheeldon is the director and choreographer of MJ The Musical. He won the Best Choreography Tony Award in 2023 for his work. He is also known for his direction and Tony-winning choreography of An American in Paris.

Which Michael Jackson songs are in MJ The Musical?

MJ The Musical includes more than two dozen Michael Jackson songs including "Thriller," "Beat It," "Billie Jean," "Bad," and "Smooth Criminal." The show also features Jackson 5 songs and a few other famous pop songs from his era. Learn more about how Michael Jackson songs are used in MJ The Musical.

Originally published on Sep 29, 202212:56