He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry has finally arrived on Broadway in a brand-new musical. Centered around the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, and created by Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, 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. Turn it up, Broadway — MJ is here!
It's not a smooth musical. The troubles over at 'MJ: The Musical,' the new show about Michael Jackson that opened Tuesday night on Broadway, are much bigger than the controversy surrounding its subject - although the two are closely connected. While the lifeless script is written by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage of 'Ruined,' the pat dialogue feels as if it was co-authored by a lawyer for the Jackson estate - one of the producers - with Wite-Out and a Sharpie.
Nottage and director and choreographer Christopher Wheeldon have one of the greatest music catalogues in the world and yet don't seem to know how to handle it. Some pivotal songs - like 'For the Love of Money' by The O'Jays - aren't by Jackson at all. And a large bulk of Jackson's songs used - including 'Earth Song,' 'Stranger in Moscow,' 'Price of Fame' and 'They Don't Care About Us' - were released after 1992. You can't have it both ways. Even so, nothing should take away from a tireless, fully-committed Myles Frost, who plays Jackson with a high, whispery voice, a Lady Diana-like coquettishness and a fierce embrace of Jackson's iconic dancing and singing style, right down to the rhythmic breathing and swiveling head. He Moonwalks insanely well.
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2022 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
2023 | US Tour |
North American Tour US Tour |
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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2022 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Myles Frost |
2022 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Choreography | Christopher Wheeldon |
2022 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Tavon Olds-Sample |
2022 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical | Natasha Katz |
2022 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | Jason Michael Webb |
2022 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical | Gareth Owen |
2022 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Wig and Hair | Charles G. LaPointe |
2022 | Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance Awards | Myles Frost |
2022 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Direction of a Musical | Christopher Wheeldon |
2022 | Drama League Awards | Outstanding Production of a Musical | MJ the Musical |
2022 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Myles Frost |
2022 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Choreography | Rich + Tone Talauega |
2022 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Choreography | Christopher Wheeldon |
2022 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Christopher Wheeldon |
2022 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Quentin Earl Darrington |
2022 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | Natasha Katz |
2022 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | MJ the Musical |
2022 | Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Orchestrations | David Holcenberg |
2022 | Tony Awards | Best Book of a Musical | Lynn Nottage |
2022 | Tony Awards | Best Choreography | Christopher Wheeldon |
2022 | Tony Awards | Best Costume Design of a Musical | Paul Tazewell |
2022 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Musical | Christopher Wheeldon |
2022 | Tony Awards | Best Lighting Design of a Musical | Natasha Katz |
2022 | Tony Awards | Best Musical | MJ the Musical |
2022 | Tony Awards | Best Orchestrations | Jason Michael Webb |
2022 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical | Myles Frost |
2022 | Tony Awards | Best Scenic Design of a Musical | Derek McLane |
2022 | Tony Awards | Best Sound Design of a Musical | Gareth Owen |
2021 | Theatre World Awards | Theatre World Awards | Myles Frost |
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