MJ The Musical
Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes with one intermission.
MJ The Musical - 2024 West End History , Info & More
Prince Edward Theatre
(Leicester Square/Tottenham Court Road) Old Compton Street London
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry is heading to the West End in the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical MJ.
Centred around the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Jackson into legendary status.
Created by Tony Award®-winning Director / Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ will open at the Prince Edward Theatre in March 2024.
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Sterilised moonwalk through the King of Pop’s life
4 / 10
A musical recounting Jackson’s fame was always going to face an awkward challenge. First, there is the issue that every jukebox musical encounters: how to squeeze well-known songs into a succinct narrative? Then there is the itch to say something fresh about a figure who was a global phenomenon, yet also notoriously enigmatic. But these problems pale in comparison to the issue of Jackson’s own legacy. He was always a man of mystery and a deeply controversial one at that. Since the harrowing 2019 HBO documentary Leaving Neverland, it is hard to ignore the repeated allegations of child sexual abuse.
Wearyingly trite production portrays the late singer as a saintly perfectionist
4 / 10
A more challenging staging might have taken this hinge point in his life — at the peak of fame, yet on the verge of a controversy that would torpedo his reputation — and made something interesting from it. But unsurprisingly that isn’t the Jackson estate’s ambition for MJ the Musical. Despite its pedigree — the book is by playwright Lynn Nottage, the only woman to win two Pulitzer prizes for drama, while ballet eminence Christopher Wheeldon is director and choreographer — the production’s main rationale is to get as many songs on the jukebox as possible. Cue ecstatic applause for “Thriller”, “Billie Jean” etc.
by Robert Bannon - June 6, 2025
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.
by A.A. Cristi - March 27, 2025
The multi-Tony Award-winning musical MJ has now opened at the Prince Edward Theatre, starring Tony Award-winner Myles Frost., Check out Myles reprising the role that made him a star in video from the new production as he and the show's ensemble perform, 'What About Us?'
by Stephi Wild - March 25, 2025
New casting has been announced for MJ the Musical as the hit London production enters its second year in the West End. Plus, the show has extended. Learn more here!
by A.A. Cristi - December 10, 2024
Jamaal Fields-Green will take over the role of ‘MJ’ in the smash hit London production of MJ The Musical.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 28, 2024
The multi-Tony Award®- winning musical MJ has now opened at the Prince Edward Theatre.
by Alexander Cohen - March 27, 2024
This slathered-in-schmaltz hagiography is like watching the Zone of Interest: you know the disturbing stuff is always just out of view.
by A.A. Cristi - March 7, 2024
Go inside the first night of performances of the UK premiere production of MJ The Musical, which began performances at the Prince Edward Theatre this week! See Tony Award-winning star Myles Frost and the cast of MJ take their first London bows in a new video!
by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2024
Casting has been announced for the UK premiere production of MJ the Musical, which begins performances at the Prince Edward Theatre, London from Wednesday 6 March 2024. Find out who is joining the previously announced Myles Frost!
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