With "gravity-defying dancing and all the mega-hits" (Guardian), MJ takes you behind the scenes during the creation of Michael Jackson's spectacular 1992 Dangerous World Tour, and lets you relive the astonishing music, jaw-dropping moves, and extraordinary genius of one of the greatest entertainers of all time.
The show recreates some of Jackson’s career milestones, at least until 1992: rehearsing with the Jackson 5 in their home, meeting Berry Gordy (who signs them to Motown), collaborating with Quincy Jones on Off the Wall and Thriller, being handed Grammy after Grammy, reuniting with his brothers for the semi-botched Victory reunion tour. As we watch Jackson and his team fine-tune the Dangerous show, those moments in time are woven into the story as flashbacks. A quick exchange with the MTV producer or a rehearsal of an older Jackson 5 hit triggers Jackson, pulling him back in time to remember either a happy or painful moment in his life.
Michael is played by the jaw-droppingly talented original Broadway star Myles Frost who won a Tony Award for his Michael Jackson on Broadway, who as a dancer and singer is extraordinary. He can moonwalk, and slip into all of Jackson’s propulsive dance routines effortlessly. A spectacular second act number, masterfully choreographed shows MJ duetting with dance greats like Fred Astaire and Bob Fosse and Frost is exceptional. The “Billie Jean” routine alone is worth the price of admission. He is of course supported by a blisteringly talented company who all have the stamina of Olympians and are all incredible to watch.
Featuring a breathtaking collection of iconic songs throughout such as Beat It, Billie Jean, Thriller, Smooth Criminal and Man in the Mirror , MJ is created by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, and director and Tony Award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon.
MJ The Musical is booking at the Prince Edward Theatre to 29 March 2025.
Details
- Address:
- Prince Edward Theatre
- W1D 4HS.