MJ the Musical Tickets

Producers Lia Vollack Productions and The Michael Jackson Estate say their multiple Tony Award winning Broadway musical MJ will open in the capital’s vibrant theatreland in 2024. The show is lined up to appear at the Prince Edward Theatre from March 2024, the second spectacular musical revealing the creative spirit of the musician. Welcome to the story behind the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Tickets go on sale from spring 2023.

The book comes from the twice-Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, who wowed us with Ruined, and Sweat. The show is directed and choreographed by the Royal Ballet Associate Artist Christopher Wheeldon OBE, who won the Tony Award for Best Choreography of a Musical for MJ. He previously won awards for work on An American in Paris. No wonder MJ theatre tickets are set to sell out fast.

There’s an internationally respected creative team involved, with Scenic Design by the Tony Award and two Emmy Award winning Derek McLane, who also delighted audiences with his work on Moulin Rouge! The Musical. The Lighting Design comes from the six Tony Award winner Natasha Katz, who also worked on Once.

Costume Design comes from another Tony and Emmy winner, Paul Tazewell, who worked on Hamilton, and the Sound Design is by the Tony and Olivier winning Gareth Owen, responsible for sound on Come From Away. The Projection Design comes from the two Tony nominee Peter Nigrini, of Dear Evan Hansen fame, and the Hair and Wig Designer is yet another winner, this time the two-time Emmy nominee Charles LaPointe whose work on The Color Purple helped make the show special.

Musical Supervision by the Tony nominee David Holcenberg, who worked on Matilda. Orchestrations and Arrangements are by David Holcenberg and another Tony winner, Jason Michael Webb, who also worked on The Color Purple. The cast will be confirmed nearer the time, so keep an eye on our News section for announcements.

What's the plot of MJ?

Did you love Thriller - Live? Now there’s a second Michael Jackson musical to enjoy. This time it reveals the story behind the making of Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour, going way beyond the music and the moves to give audiences a rare look into the creative mind and collaborative spirit that made him such a legend. Buy cheap tickets for MJ and all will be revealed.

As the book writer Lynn Nottage says, “As a Black musician and a pioneering voice in the music industry, Michael Jackson demanded inclusion, broke incredible barriers and in the process made indelible music that continues to resonate, delight and move listeners today. I am drawn to his complicated, singular and uncompromising creative process, and to understand where, why and how he made his music."

Who is MJ for?

MJ is recommended for people aged 8 and more. Children under the age of 4 are not allowed in the theatre.

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