8 / 10
With ‘alternate’ Jamaal Fields-Green delivering a spectacular performance in the title role on media night, the touring company of “MJ the Musical,” the hit Broadway musical about the meteoric rise of singer, songwriter, dancer extraordinaire Michael Jackson, is a rousing, exhilarating tour de force in its debut at The Fabulous Fox.
7 / 10
MJ: The Musical showcases clear talent across its cast and is supported by beautiful design elements that bring the world of Michael Jackson to life onstage. The choreography and staging capture many of Jackson’s iconic moves and moments with precision, and the production design helps immerse the audience in the spectacle synonymous with his legacy. However, despite these strengths, the premise and book occasionally feel at odds with the complexity and creative genius of the character at its center. While the show touches on key milestones and the pressures of fame, it often misses opportunities to delve deeper into the internal struggles, innovative spirit, and emotional layers that defined Jackson as both an artist and a person. This leaves the production feeling at times more like a ‘tip of the iceberg tribute’ than a fully realized exploration of a visionary mind. In the end, MJ: The Musical delivers undeniable entertainment and honors the star power of its subject, while at the same time suggesting that there is still more to be uncovered about the ‘Man in the Mirror’.”
I was 14 when Michael Jackson passed away, and I mourned him like I’ve never mourned a public figure since then. I was never really a fangirl of anyone, but Michael Jackson existed in a league of his own. That is exactly what the Tony Award-winning MJ The Musical, with a book by Lynn Nottage, captures with precision, spectacle, and surprising tenderness.
The National Tour of MJ will have a return St. Louis engagement at The Fabulous Fox May 19-24. Show times for MJ at The Fabulous Fox are Tuesday through Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m., Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
This exclusive glimpse into the workings of the man dubbed 'The King of Pop' unveils the top-notch creative squad and sheer explosiveness that fueled his artistic process, serving as a spectacular tribute to his unparalleled legacy.
Broadway in Atlanta will offer special rush tickets and a lucky seat lottery for performances of MJ The Musical, catering to students, educators, and veterans. This initiative aims to make Broadway more accessible to a broader audience.
The Tony Award-winning musical MJ will return to San Francisco as part of the First National Tour. The production will play BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre and is directed by Christopher Wheeldon with a book by Lynn Nottage.
The Tony Award–winning musical MJ will play Birmingham as part of the Broadway in Birmingham series at the BJCC Concert Hall. The First National Tour features Jordan Markus in the title role and centers on the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour.
MJ THE MUSICAL could be summed up in two words: jukebox musical. But that is a disservice to this powerhouse of a show. MJ THE MUSICAL has incredible intensity, depth, and intentionality that brings out the man behind the myth. It is a remarkable tribute to a true musical visionary and what makes him an enduring part of pop culture to this day.
MJ THE MUSICAL has an obvious draw. It features the music and moves of the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson. However, what the musical brings to the forefront is not just the output of this star but the input it took to create his unforgettable legacy.
The national tour of MJ will make its Lowcountry premiere at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry comes to NJPAC in MJ.
Following a sold-out premiere, MJ The Musical returns to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre for a limited one-week engagement from January 27 to February 1, 2026, as part of the Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season.
The First National Tour of MJ, the smash-hit musical inspired by the life and artistry of Michael Jackson, will make its Edmonton premiere November 11–16, 2025 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, presented by Broadway Across Canada.
The acclaimed First National Tour of MJ the Musical will make its Calgary premiere November 18–23, 2025 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, presented by Broadway Across Canada.
MJ will make its Indianapolis premiere at Old National Centre this winter. Tickets are on sale now. Learn more about the National Tour of MJ here and see how to purchase tickets!
The multiple Tony Award-winning hit MJ The Musical, will play Popejoy Hall from December 10–14, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 12 at 10am.
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 will make Vancouver premiere at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in November. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
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.
The national tour of MJ will launch a digital lottery for its engagement at Bass Performance Hall in May. Learn more about the national tour engagement and see how to enter the lottery!
Melvin Gray Jr. will join the National Tour Company of the four-time Tony Award-winning musical, MJ, alternating in the title role twice a week beginning in May. Learn more about the company here!
MJ The Musical brings the life of music icon Michael Jackson onstage at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, April 22-27, 2025. He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Jacksonville in MJ, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour.
MJ will make its East Lansing premiere at Wharton Center on Tuesday, February 11, through Sunday, February 16. Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry comes to East Lansing in MJ.
MJ the Musical, chronicling the life and career of Michael Jackson, will make its East Lansing premiere at Wharton Center on Tuesday, February 11, through Sunday, February 16.
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Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ, are now on sale. MJ makes its Jacksonville premiere at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts April 22-27, 2025.
