By Peter Marks - Theater critic NEW YORK — It’s such a glittering piece of bio-drama — slickly constructed, devised for maximum dazzle — that even the famous white glove dotted with Swarovski crystal gets its own round of applause. I’m speaking, of course, of “MJ,” the new Broadway musical that dares to present the mountain of evidence for counting Michael Jackson among the … [Read more...] about I wasn’t looking forward to sitting through the new Michael Jackson musical. Then I saw it.
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Startin’ Somethin’! MJ, the Michael Jackson Musical, Arrives on Broadway
By Lindsey Sullivan MJ The Musical is moonwalking its way to Broadway. The new show about pop icon Michael Jackson begins performances at Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre on December 6 and will open on February 1, 2022. Tony winner Christopher Wheeldon directs and choreographs the musical, which marks the Broadway debut of star Myles Frost. The cast also features Walter … [Read more...] about Startin’ Somethin’! MJ, the Michael Jackson Musical, Arrives on Broadway
How the King of Deals Resurrected the King of Pop’s Estate
John Branca’s contracts raised the bar. There aren’t many lawyers in the entertainment industry as famous as their celebrity clients, but John Branca is one of them.Branca is co-executor of the Michael Jackson estate and represented Jackson off and on from 1980 until Jackson’s unexpected death in 2009 while also brokering historic deals for the likes of Rolling Stones, … [Read more...] about How the King of Deals Resurrected the King of Pop’s Estate
Photo: First Look at Myles Frost as Michael Jackson in MJ THE MUSICAL
The production begins Broadway performances tonight, December 6. by Stephi Wild Inspired by the life and art of Michael Jackson, MJ will begin performances on Broadway tonight, December 6, 2021, with an opening night set for Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the newly refurbished Neil Simon Theatre (250 W 52nd Street). MJ features a book by two-time Pulitzer Prize® winner … [Read more...] about Photo: First Look at Myles Frost as Michael Jackson in MJ THE MUSICAL
How much are tickets to see the Michael Jackson musical on Broadway? Here’s where to buy
The “King of Pop” is moonwalking right onto Broadway. “MJ the Musical,” based on the life and creative process of Grammy-winning and best-selling artist Michael Jackson, will tell the “Thriller” singer’s story through song when it opens at the Neil Simon Theatre. Set behind the scenes of Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous Tour, the musical is set to reportedly feature over 25 of … [Read more...] about How much are tickets to see the Michael Jackson musical on Broadway? Here’s where to buy