Michael Jackson News

I grew up the son of a preacher. I spent pretty much every single day at church and that’s kind of how I found my way to music, theatre arts and dance. My parents had me in voice lessons, dance lessons, and acting classes at a really young age.

Tony Award-winning musical MJ will make its Portland premiere at Keller Auditorium in July. Jordan Markus plays the title role of ‘MJ' after playing the role in all three global productions.

Prima Theatre will present 80s by Request: LIVE!, an original and electrifying concert experience where the audience curates the soundtrack. It’s immersive. It’s unpredictable. And it’s powered by the decade’s most unforgettable hits.

On Friday, June 6th, I had the pleasure of seeing yet another phenomenal installment of the Downtown Cabaret Theatre's Decades in Concert series, Decades in Concert: 80S (2025). Of the three so far, this one has been my favorite!

Prima Theatre's latest immersive concert experience, 80s by Request: LIVE!, is a synth-soaked, hairspray-fueled ride through the most iconic hits of the 1980s. The show opened June 13 and runs through June 29. Check out photos from the show.

Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil marked a historic milestone this week, celebrating its 5,000th performance before a sold-out crowd at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! It's Tony Awards weekend! Catch up on all the latest from the week ending June 6, 2025 with videos from Heathers, Hadestown, and more!

What did our critic think of MJ: THE MUSICAL at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center?

Jamaal Fields-Green burst on the scene in a little show called “Hamilton.” Have you ever heard of it? Then he went on to play Michael Jackson. Ever heard of him? He only books the biggest and best! Jamaal has been MJ in “MJ” on Broadway, the National Tour, and now in the West End in London. Watch in this video.

Andrea McArdle honored the renowned theater icons in her life with stories and song, bringing fond memories from her long and vibrant career, which began as the original Annie on Broadway.

SIGNIFICANT PRODUCTIONS has revealed a pivotal leadership transition: Angel Creeks has been appointed Artistic Director, succeeding Co-Founder Whitney Morse. Learn ore!

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry takes center stage in “MJ,” the multiple Tony Award-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour.

Andrea McArdle will return Live At The Beechman for two nights only this week. Performances will take place June 4-5 and will also be livestreamed. Learn more here!

Individual tickets for the highly anticipated return engagement of the musical MJ will go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, May 28. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Grammy-nominated breakout superstar Teddy Swims has made history, breaking the record for the longest-running Billboard Hot 100 song of all time with his global smash hit “Lose Control” at 92 weeks and counting.

This fall, Jon Muq will join GRAMMY®-winning trio I’m With Her as direct support on their Wild and Clear and Blue tour. The run includes major stops in Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, and Muq’s adopted hometown of Austin.

Global superstar Jennifer Lopez will return to the iconic Las Vegas Strip with a new residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live in Las Vegas will kick off New Year’s Eve week with four spectacular performances on December 30 and 31 and January 2 and 3, and an additional eight shows in March 2026.

Break out the neon, tease up your hair, and get ready to relive the most unforgettable decade in music as Legends in Concert Myrtle Beach presents its summer spectacular, 'Back to the 80s'. Learn more!

Alberta Bair Theater (ABT) has announced its 2025–2026 season, a wide-ranging lineup featuring music icons, Broadway blockbusters, dance spectacles, comedy favorites, and international acts.

Prima Theatre will present 80s by Request: LIVE!, an original concert event where the audience helps shape the setlist each night. Running June 13–29, 2025.