But the choreography is also a major storytelling tool, which sets MJ apart from a Michael Jackson tribute concert. For example, an adult Jackson reckons with his rocky relationship with his father through the horror-infused “Thriller”. MJ The Musical uses Jackson’s tunes in creative ways. She also received a Tony nomination for MJ. The songs are Jackson’s, of course, and the book is by Lynn Nottage, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright for her plays Ruined and Sweat.
An MTV reporter arrives to interview Jackson for a documentary, and he gradually opens up about his childhood and the moments that shaped his career.
The MJ Broadway musical is mostly set in a rehearsal studio, where Jackson is preparing for his 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Get ready to learn about the man behind the man in the mirror - and jam out to his legendary music - at the spectacle that is MJ. You won’t want to miss this show New York Theatre Guide described as a “flawless production” and “the platinum standard” of bio-musicals. Plus, get an exclusive peek into Jackson’s creative process, his relentless pursuit of perfection, and the pivotal moments from his career that eventually made him one of the bestselling artists of all time. Hear over 25 of Jackson’s biggest smash hits in the MJ musical, from “Beat It” to “Thriller” to “Billie Jean”, and see explosive dance routines that earned director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon his second Best Choreography Tony Award (following An American in Paris). With astonishing dances, unforgettable songs, and transformative performances, MJ on Broadway gives audiences an unmissable new look at the life and times of one of history’s greatest entertainers. Broadway is startin’ somethin’! MJ The Musical bursts with music and theatricality, honoring the iconic status of the one and only Michael Jackson.
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