Christopher Wheeldon News

The complete cast has been revealed for the third year of the First National Tour of the musical MJ. See who is starring and learn if the tour is coming to your city here!

The West End production of MJ The Musical will make a final extension at London’s Prince Edward Theatre, with performances now booking through Saturday, 28 February 2026, ahead of a major UK Tour in 2027 and the first-ever International Asian Tour launching in October 2026.

The 30th anniversary edition of Fire Island Dance Festival dazzled with world premieres and celebrated works - all part of a record-breaking weekend of artistry and impact.

Lyric Opera of Chicago and The Joffrey Ballet have announced a seven-year extension of their partnership, officially securing the Joffrey’s residency at the historic Lyric Opera House through June 30, 2034.

Giulia Faria and Melissa Sadler have been appointed Interim Co-Artistic Directors at New York Theatre Ballet (NYTB). Learn more about the new appointees here!

The world-renowned Vail Dance Festival will open its 2025 season this Friday, July 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, Colorado. Produced by the nonprofit Vail Valley Foundation and under the artistic direction of Damian Woetzel, the festival will present 14 performances and more than 40 special events across the Vail Valley through August 5.

Matte Martinez will assume the titular role of ‘MJ' in Broadway's smash-hit musical MJ on Tuesday, September 2nd. Martinez is currently in the company as Standby for ‘MJ' and ‘Michael.'

New photos have been released from the West End production of internationally acclaimed musical MJ, currently at the Prince Edward Theatre in London. Check out photos here!

MJ, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical celebrating the life and artistry of Michael Jackson, will make its Calgary premiere at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from November 18–23, 2025.

MJ, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical celebrating the life and artistry of Michael Jackson, will make its Edmonton premiere at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from November 11–16, 2025.

MJ will make Vancouver premiere at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in November. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Ballet Rhode Island (Ballet RI) has unveiled its 2025-2026 Season - a bold, expansive year of live performance across six theatres in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Learn more!

Director of The Royal Ballet Kevin O'Hare has announced promotions, new joiners and leavers for The Royal Ballet's 2025/26 Season. 

Five of NYC's most iconic dance companies-Ballet Hispánico, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater,American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem- will join the BAAND Together Dance Festival.

Reimagined by an international team of creative minds together with Hong Kong Ballet's Choreographer-in-Residence HU Song Wei Ricky and MAI Jingwen, The Butterfly Lovers is a legendary Chinese folktale about humble scholar Liang Shanbo and aristocratic heiress Zhu Yingtai.

The Joffrey Ballet opens its 70th anniversary season with the U.S. Premiere of Liam Scarlett’s Carmen, a tale of love, betrayal, and defiance set within the gritty confines of a cigarette factory in 1930s Spain.

A poignant world premiere, a full-circle performance from the festival’s first year and celebrated works from acclaimed contemporary companies are among the newly announced additions to this year’s Fire Island Dance Festival lineup.

Miami City Ballet has announced the appointment of Gonzalo Garcia as its new Artistic Director. This announcement ushers in a new chapter as the company prepares to celebrate its milestone 40th Anniversary Season.

Christopher Wheeldon's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland returns for a second block of shows at the Royal Ballet and Opera until June 28.

Broadway San Jose will present the smash-hit musical MJ, playing a strictly limited engagement at San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.) from Tuesday, July 29 through Sunday, August 3, 2025.