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You can catch MJ The Musical at Devos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids, showing Jul 9 - 14, 2024

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MJ The Musical is also touring to:

Appleton

Tue 3rd Jun 2025

$140

Appleton

Tue 3rd Jun 2025

$140

East Lansing

Tue 11th Feb 2025

$200

Detroit

Wed 23rd Oct 2024

$75

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West Randolph Street 24, Chicago, IL 60601

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Winner of Four Tony awards!

Michael Jackson fans rejoice as a brand new musical all about the iconic superstar is here! With Jackson's plethora of moon-walking hits in tow, MJ the Musical is set to explore the star's life and his stratospheric rise to fame. Now touring North America!

The Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage have partnered on the project, with two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage (Sweat, Ruined) set to pen the book. Tony winner Christopher Wheeldon (An American In Paris) has been tapped to Choreograph/Direct the musical. With both Nottage and Wheeldon on the scene, admirers of the late artist can rest assured that Michael's incredible story is in safe hands. 

Michael Jackson

Rising to fame as a member of the famous Jackson 5 in the late 60's, Michael Jackson is dubbed as the King of Pop, with the artist becoming one of the most significant cultural figures of the twentieth century and one of the greatest entertainers of all time. When his sudden death was announced in 2009, the news shocked the global community with websites crashing due to over-demand to know what was happening to the beloved musician. His legacy lives on with his 31 top ten hits, 13 Grammy Awards, six Brit Awards and 26 American Music Awards. 

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Dates

Performance date: 1 January 1970

Run time

Two hours and 30 minutes with one interval

MASKS

You may be required to wear a mask during this performance. Please contact the venue directly for more information.

Cast and Creative

Cast

Roman Banks as MJ
Brandon Lee Harris as Michael 
Josiah Benson and Bane Giffith as Little Michael 
Devin Bowles as Joesph Jackson/Rob
Mary Kate Moore as Rachel
J.Daughtry as Berry Gordy/Nick
Josh A. Dawson as Tito Jackson/Quincy Jones 
Bryce A. Holmes as Little Marlon
Matt Loehr as Dave
Da'von T. Moody as Alejandro
Anastasia Talley as Katherine Jackson 
Jamaal Fields-Green as MJ alternate

With 
Jojo Carmichael, Croix Diienno, Kellie Drobnick, Kyle Dupree, Zuri Noelle Ford, Jahir L. Hipps, Jacob Kai, Rajane Katurah, Jordan Markus, Matteo Marretta, Skye Jackson-Williams, Jay Mackenzie, Kendrick Mitchell, Chelsea Mitchell-Bonsu, Zion Mikhail Pradier, Ayla Stackhouse, Brion Marquis Watson, Charles P. Way and Malcolm Miles Young 

Creative

Book by Lynn Nottage
Directed by Christopher Wheeldon
Set design by Derek McLane
Lighting design by Natasha Katz
Costume design by Paul Tazewell
Sound Design by Gareth Owen
Projection design by Pete Nigrini
Wid design by Charles LaPointe
Music direction by Jason Michael Webb
Musical supervision by David Holcenberg
Orchestrations by Holcenberg and Webb

Awards

2022 tony award wins


Best Performace by a Leading Actor in a Musical
Best Choreography
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Best Sound Design of a Musical

2022 Tony Nominations

Best Musical
Best Leading Actor in a Musical
Best Direction of a Musical
Best Choreography
Best Orchestrations
Best Book
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Best Sound Design of a Musical

2022 Drama Desk Nominations

Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Myles Frost
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical - Tavon Olds-Sample
Outstanding Choreography
Outstanding Orchestrations
Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical
Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical
Outstanding Wig and Hair Design

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