'MJ' to host digital lottery for Broadway run

The lottery begins with the December 15 performance.

Don't stop entering till you get enough tickets! MJ The Musical, the new Broadway show about the life of Michael Jackson, is offering $35 tickets for all performances through a digital lottery. The lottery opens today, with lottery tickets available starting with the December 15 performance.

The MJ digital lottery will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the day before each performance. Winners will be notified within minutes of the drawing at 3 p.m. each day, and they will have one hour to claim and purchase their tickets. They will receive their tickets by email the next day, shortly before their performance. The number of lottery tickets and seat locations are subject to availability.

MJ began performances at the Neil Simon Theatre on December 6 and officially opens on February 1. The show chronicles the career of the "King of Pop," from his early days in the Jackson 5 to his solo career, which made him the most awarded musical artist in history. The musical features all of Jackson's greatest hits including "Beat It," "Thriller," "Billie Jean," "Bad," "Man in the Mirror," and "Smooth Criminal."

Check back for information on MJ The Musical tickets on New York Theatre Guide.