6 / 10
As the adult Jackson tries to perfect every routine, a cynical journalist (Philippa Stefani) hovers nearby, hoping to pick up titbits of gossip. But while we get fleeting references to painkillers, nose jobs and the skin condition vitiligo, the dance sequences assume priority. It will take another, much more candid show to tell the full story of this very American tragedy.
4 / 10
Two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Lynn Nottage, pens a syrupy story heavily reliant on the doubling of MJ’s stern father Joseph and his present-day manager Rob, both played by a mercurial Ashley Zhangazha. Jackson is a perpetual victim at the hands of financially ravenous record producers or the vampiric media. All he wants to do is 'Keep the Faith' and 'Heal the World'. Some musicals are pure escapism: step inside and forget your problems. Here you forget Jackson’s problems too. Or at least his estate wants you to.
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.
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?'
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!
Jamaal Fields-Green will take over the role of ‘MJ’ in the smash hit London production of MJ The Musical.
The multi-Tony Award®- winning musical MJ has now opened at the Prince Edward Theatre.
This slathered-in-schmaltz hagiography is like watching the Zone of Interest: you know the disturbing stuff is always just out of view.
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!
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!
