Broadway is “startin’ somethin'” at the Neil Simon Theatre. MJ officially celebrated its Broadway opening night on Tuesday, February 1, becoming the first musical to open in 2022. Get a first look at the production and newcomer Myles Frost starring as the King of Pop.
MJ is the electrifying new Broadway musical that takes audiences inside the creative process of one of the greatest entertainers in history. Featuring over 25 of Michael Jackson’s biggest hits, MJ allows us to rediscover the man in the mirror – with an explosion of music and theatricality as unforgettable as the artist himself.
The new musical features a book by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and a score made up of some of the best-loved, top-selling songs in recording history. Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon directs and choreographs. The production features scenic design by Tony Award winner Derek McLane, lighting design by Tony Award winner Natasha Katz, costume design by Tony Award winner Paul Tazwell, sound design by Olivier Award winner Gareth Owen, projection design by Peter Nigrini, hair & wig design by Charles Lapointe, musical supervision/orchestration/arrangements by David Holcenberg, and musical direction/orchestrations/arrangements by Jason Michael Webb.
MJ is produced by Lia Vollack Productions and The Estate of Michael Jackson.
Take a look at the new production photos below.
