Last week on Broadway, cumulative grosses fell slightly—by nearly $500,000—despite two additional shows on the boards, with both Kimberly Akimbo and KPOP beginning previews. But that didn't stop house records being broken at the Neil Simon and Longacre Theatres, with MJ the Musical and Leopoldstadt both enjoying the highest-grossing weeks of their runs so far. Leopoldstadt, … [Read more...] about Broadway Grosses Analysis: MJ and Leopoldstadt Set House Records
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Michael Jackson Musical ‘MJ’ Announces London Production
MJ, the hit Broadway musical about Michael Jackson and featuring many of his most popular songs, will open in London in March 2024, producers announced today. The announcement comes as the musical continued its record-breaking run at Broadway’s Neil Simon Theatre: MJ set a new house record – its seventh – at the venue last week with a gross of $1,777,138.00. The London … [Read more...] about Michael Jackson Musical ‘MJ’ Announces London Production
Michael Jackson “Thriller” 40th Anniversary Details
This November brings with it the 40th anniversary of the game-changing LP – which is home to classics such as ‘Billie Jean,’ ‘Beat It,’ and its titan-sized title track. Aptly christened ‘Michael Jackson Thriller 40,’ the special edition release of the project will include a bonus CD of rarities, demos, and more. Now, in tandem with the launch of pre-order … [Read more...] about Michael Jackson “Thriller” 40th Anniversary Details
Myles Frost Talks About the Impact of Playing Michael Jackson on Broadway
When Myles Frost stepped into the iconic penny loafers of Michael Jackson to portray him in the highly successful MJ: The Musical, it would have intimidated any newcomer to the Great White Way. Yet, Frost, who lacked formal training in musical theater and never had aspirations of becoming a Broadway performer, directed whatever anxiety he … [Read more...] about Myles Frost Talks About the Impact of Playing Michael Jackson on Broadway
2022 Tony Award Nominations: A Strange Loop, MJ, Paradise Square Lead the Pack
The 75th annual ceremony is set for June 12 at Radio City Music Hall. By Logan Culwell-Block Nominations for the 2022 Tony Awards were revealed May 9 by Broadway favorites Adrienne Warren and Joshua Henry, with A Strange Loop becoming the most nominated production of the season with 11 nominations including Best Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Book of a Musical. … [Read more...] about 2022 Tony Award Nominations: A Strange Loop, MJ, Paradise Square Lead the Pack