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Review: MJ THE MUSICAL Moonwalks Into the Hollywood Pantages
by Tracey Paleo - Dec 28, 2023


MJ the Musical currently at the Hollywood Pantages may be the most intimate Michael Jackson biopic yet.

Kristin Caskey Elected as Chair of the Board at The Broadway League
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023


Kristin Caskey, Executive Vice President, Content and Creative at Ambassador Theatre Group, has been elected Chair of the Board of The Broadway League. Learn more about Casey here!

Broadway Hit MJ THE MUSICAL To Have Sydney Premiere In 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2023


The Tony Award-winning Broadway hit MJ will make its Australian premiere at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in February 2025, marking a significant moment for Sydney's vibrant arts and cultural scene. 

MJ to Premiere in Australia at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in February 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023


MJ will make its Australian premiere at the Sydney Lyric Theatre in February 2025. Learn details and see how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PURLIE VICTORIOUS
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 2, 2023


BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big opening night of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet arrivals here!

MJ THE MUSICAL Will Open in Germany Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2023


The multiple Tony Award® winning Broadway musical MJ is coming to Germany at the Stage Theater an der Elbe in Hamburg in late fall 2024. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

The Prince Fellowship Reveals 2023 Fellows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2023


The Prince Fellowship, in association with Columbia University School of the Arts, has revealed that Maxwell Beer has received The Prince Fellowship and Amy Marie Haven has received the Prince/TTLP Fellowship.

MJ THE MUSICAL Is Startin' Something Today At The Aronoff Center
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2023


Producers Lia Vollack, John Branca, John McClain and Broadway in Cincinnati have announced that the smash-hit musical, MJ, begins performances at the Aronoff Center. As part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati 23/24 series presented by TriHealth, MJ makes its Ohio premiere at the Aronoff Center now through September 17.

Photos: Aaron Rodgers & The New York Jets Visit MJ for HARD KNOCKS Finale
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 6, 2023


MJ on Broadway was featured on the season finale episode of HBO’s Emmy-Award winning series “Hard Knocks.” Check out pics from the special visit and go behind the scenes!

Photos: MJ THE MUSICAL Celebrates The Launch Of Its First National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2023


The curtain was raised on Wednesday night for the opening of the first National Tour of MJ. The cast took their opening night bows at the James M. Nederlander Theatre (24 W. Randolph) and received multiple standing ovations throughout the performance. Go inside the opening night celebrations in the photos below! 

Tony Award-Winning  Musical MJ Now On Sale At The Music Hall At Fair Park
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2023


Producers Lia Vollack, John Branca, John McClain, and Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America has announced that individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ, will go on sale starting Friday, August 11 at 10 a.m. MJ makes its North Texas premiere November 21 – December 3 at the Music Hall at Fair Park as part of the Germania Insurance Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas.

Photos: MJ Casts Meet Ahead of the Launch of National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 17, 2023


Just last week, the Broadway and National Tour casts of MJ gathered for a special send off celebration at the Civilian Hotel. The musical will soon launch its First National Tour at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre from August 1 – September 2, 2023.  Check out photos from inside the festivities here!

Individual Tickets on Sale For MJ in Cincinnati This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2023


Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ, will go on sale starting July 14 at 10 am. As part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati 23/24 series presented by TriHealth, MJ makes its Ohio premiere at the Aronoff Center September 5 – 17.

Powerhouse Women United to Bring ONE WOMAN SHOW to New York
by Cara Joy David - Jul 6, 2023


Liz Kingsman’s One Woman Show arrived at off-Broadway’s Greenwich House Theater with what The New York Times’ Jason Zinoman called “enough buzz for an apiary.” The Olivier Award-nominated comedy had over twenty five-star reviews from overseas and the type of coverage that one only associates with the next big thing. But what is equally as remarkable is all of the lead producers have teams led by women, which is still a rarity even in 2023.

Full Cast Revealed For the First National Tour of MJ THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2023


The full cast has been revealed for the First National Tour of MJ the Musical, joining Roman Banks in the title role. Find out who's starring in the tour here!

Photos: Go Inside The Exclusive Tonys After Party at The Carlyle Hotel
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 14, 2023


BroadwayWorld takes you inside the annual Tony Awards afterparty at The Carlyle Hotel with all-new photos from inside the exclusive event!

Roman Banks Will Lead MJ THE MUSICAL National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2023


Roman Banks (Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen and “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”) will play the role of Michael Jackson in the First National Tour of MJ.  

Wake Up With BWW 5/16: TONY AWARDS Broadcast Will Go on June 11, and More!
by - May 16, 2023


Top stories: The Tony Awards will air on June 11th as planned, plus watch an exclusive video message from Sebastian Arcelus, in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!

Industry Pro Newsletter: English Wins the Pulitzer, Five Day Work Week in the UK
by Alex Freeman - May 15, 2023


This week, we take a look at recovery across the creative sector in an article from TRG Arts, Dance Magazine looks at how the dance industry has changed, and a new labor agreement between the Actors Union in the UK and producers highlights some of the major shifts in the industry across the globe.

MJ THE MUSICAL Recoups On Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2023


Producers Lia Vollack, John Branca and John McClain have announced that the smash-hit Broadway musical, MJ, has recouped its initial investment after opening in February 2022 at The Neil Simon Theatre.

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