This picture launched by O&M reveals Myles Frost as Michael Jackson within the musical "MJ." (Matthew Murphy/O&M through AP)
NEW YORK --
The brand new, splashy Broadway musical about Michael Jackson goes to moonwalk throughout America subsequent 12 months.
“MJ,” full of dozens of songs by the King of Pop and others, plans to hit 17 main cities over two years beginning in 2023. It kicks off in Chicago on the James M. Nederlander Theatre on July 15, 2023.
“We're thrilled by the Broadway response to `MJ,' and that we're already deep in preparations to convey this exhilarating present to Chicago and throughout the USA,” mentioned co-producer Lia Vollack in a press release. “Chicago is a premier theater and music vacation spot, and we're excited to have the ability to start this journey in one of many Nederlander Group's most stunning venues.”
Further tour engagements and full forged will probably be introduced at a later date. The tour may also embody a beforehand revealed two-week engagement on the Blumenthal Performing Arts Heart in Charlotte, North Carolina, from Sept. 26-Oct. 8, 2023.
The musical has most of Jackson's and the Jackson 5's huge hits, together with “ABC,” “Black or White,” “Blame it on the Boogie,” “Dangerous,” “Billie Jean,” “Off the Wall,” “Thriller” and “I am going to Be There.”
The framing method for the bio is a fictional MTV movie crew that has gotten entry to seize Jackson's 1992 “Harmful” tour prep. Jackson melts again in time to clarify his profession and strategy, exhibiting a perfectionist edge. It's the work of playwright Lynn Nottage and director and choreographer Christopher Wheeldon. The musical has been authorized by the Michael Jackson property; Jackson died in 2009.
Broadway critics have been divided over the musical, with many annoyed that it sidestepped accusations of molestation, which later dogged Jackson. However just about all agreed that the songs and dancing have been top-notch, as was the main man, Myles Frost.
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