Jackie Jackson News

Discover the electrifying MJ show coming to The Hobby Center. Get your tickets now to experience the unforgettable tribute to the King of Pop. Don't miss out on this extraordinary live performance featuring all of Michael Jackson's greatest hits.

MJ the Musical will soon launch its First National Tour at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre from August 1 – September 2, 2023. Check out a first look at the cast in rehearsal in the all new video here

Talented youngsters and teens will take the stage at the Spotlight KIDZ CABARET being held tonight, Sunday, July 30, at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. This cabaret is one of several throughout the year that is hosted by Spotlight Kidz under the direction of Sandy Kost-Sterner. The cabarets bring together performers from throughout the country showcasing their talent on a New York City stage.

Just last week, the Broadway and National Tour casts of MJ gathered for a special send off celebration at the Civilian Hotel. The musical will soon launch its First National Tour at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre from August 1 – September 2, 2023.  Check out photos from inside the festivities here!

Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ, will go on sale starting July 14 at 10 am. As part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati 23/24 series presented by TriHealth, MJ makes its Ohio premiere at the Aronoff Center September 5 – 17.

The full cast has been revealed for the First National Tour of MJ the Musical, joining Roman Banks in the title role. Find out who's starring in the tour here!

Find out this year's nominees and winners for Drama League Awards. The 2022 Awards will recognize eligible Broadway and Off-Broadway (non-virtual only) productions that began preview performances between March 16, 2021, and April 23, 2022.

MJ the Musical celebrated its 10 Tony Award nominations last night with a party at Tavern on the Green! BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here.

The Drama League today announced the 2022 Drama League Awards Nominees and we've got all the nominations for for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award.

Inspired by the life and art of Michael Jackson, learn more about the cast bringing this new musical to the stage!

In MJ, “Young Michael” appears at age 10 and should have an unchanged singing voice. Performers may be older or younger to audition, as long as they are still able to sing in Young Michael's range.

MJ Director and Tony Award-winning Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon is introducing a unique part of his creative team – Rich + Tone Talauega, who will focus particularly on Michael Jackson movement.

The production kicks off performances this December. Learn more about the show and how to purchase tickets here!

The East Coast Music Conference will be accepting all SXSW vouchers as admission to free entry into their event this year. And before you wonder whether the vouchers will still be yours after admittance into ECMC, you're in luck.

Michael Jackson may be gone, but he's not forgotten.

Michael Jackson was honored last night in a grand celebration that included a performance of the acclaimed Michael Jackson ONE show by Cirque du Soleil (Broll HERE), and a huge party with fans, celebrities and guests hosted by the Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Music.

Hosted by The Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Music in honor of the King of Pop's very special birthday, guests are invited to DAYLIGHT Beach Club following a performance of the critically acclaimed Michael Jackson ONE show at Mandalay Bay. The venue will be filled with experiential activations inspired by  Michael Jackson's iconic short films. Sway Calloway of “Sway in the Morning” will emcee the night which will feature  a surprise superstar  performance, a guest DJ set by Mark Ronson, house DJs and more.

Motown the Musical has just released 500,000 new tickets for sale, taking bookings for the hit West End production into 2019 when the show will celebrate its third year in London and Motown will celebrate sixty years since the record company was founded. 

Last night (15 June 2017) at the Shaftesbury Theatre Jackie and Tito Jackson surprised the audience as they joined the cast of Motown the Musical after a performance of the West End hit production.

On December 10 at 1 p.m., Lambda Archives will hold its annual board elections. After the board meeting and voting, at 2 until 4 p.m., the Archives will host a party to say thank you to its volunteers, current members, and out-going board members. The Archives board and staff will also be welcoming new members of the Archives and the new board.