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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!

Video: Ben is a Smooth Criminal with the Choreo from MJ
by Ben Cameron - Jan 29, 2023

In this video of Dance Captain Dance Attack!, Ben gets hit by a smooth criminal as he dances to Christopher Wheeldon's Tony-winning choreography from MJwith the help of Dance Captains Kamille Upshaw and Kali May Grinder. Can you keep up?

Photos: On the Red Carpet of the 2022 Chita Rivera Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jun 21, 2022

Winners for the 2022 Chita Rivera Awards have been announced! Winners include MJ, Paradise Square, Tick, Tick... Boom! and more. Check out photos from the red carpet here!  

Photos: 2022 Outer Critics Circle Award Winners Walk the Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - May 27, 2022

The 2022 Outer Critics Circle Award winners were honored on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Bruno Walter Auditorium of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.

Photos: MJ THE MUSICAL Cast and Creatives Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 2, 2022

MJ features a book by two-time Pulitzer Prize® winner Lynn Nottage and a score made up of some of the best-loved, top-selling songs in recording history. Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon directs and choreographs.

Meet the Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2021

Inspired by the life and art of Michael Jackson, learn more about the cast bringing this new musical to the stage!

MJ THE MUSICAL Announces Nationwide Search For Actor To Play 'Young Michael Jackson'
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2021

In MJ, “Young Michael” appears at age 10 and should have an unchanged singing voice. Performers may be older or younger to audition, as long as they are still able to sing in Young Michael's range.

Rich + Tone Talauega Join MJ THE MUSICAL Creative Team, Focusing on Michael Jackson Movement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2021

MJ Director and Tony Award-winning Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon is introducing a unique part of his creative team – Rich + Tone Talauega, who will focus particularly on Michael Jackson movement.

MJ Announces Complete Casting; Quentin Earl Darrington, Whitney Bashor, Antoine L. Smith, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2021

The production kicks off performances this December. Learn more about the show and how to purchase tickets here!

Photo Flash: First Look at Derek McLane's Scenic Design For MJ THE MUSICAL; Full Creative Team Announced!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2020

The complete creative team has been announced for the upcoming musical, MJ, on Broadway.

Up on the Marquee: MJ THE MUSICAL
by Walter McBride - Jan 28, 2020

Preview performances of MJ the Musical will begin on Monday, July 6th, with Opening Night set for Thursday, August 13th at 6:30 p.m., at the Neil Simon Theatre, New York City.

Wake Up With BWW 1/8: SING STREET Will Transfer to Broadway, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2020

Today's top stories: Sing Street will transfer to Broadway's Lyceum Theatre, Donna Vivino joins the tour of Cats, further casting for MJ the Musical, and more!

Quentin Earl Darrington, Whitney Bashor and More to Star in MJ Alongside Ephraim Sykes
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2020

Lia Vollack Productions and The Michael Jackson Estate announced today the official cast for the upcoming World Premiere of MJ the musical on Broadway. Preview performances will begin on Monday, July 6th, with Opening Night set for Thursday, August 13th at 6:30 p.m., at the Neil Simon Theatre, New York City.