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REVIEW: MJ THE MUSICAL Is A Captivating Insight Into The Factors That Informed And Influenced The King Of Pop’s Career And Creative Process.
by Jade Kops - Mar 10, 2025

Part pop concert, part biography, MJ THE MUSICAL is pure enlightening entertainment that shares the events and experiences that informed and inspired Michael Jackson’s creative process and his career.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of MJ: THE MUSICAL
by Emmy Rice - Mar 8, 2025

The four-time Tony® Award-winning musical MJ has officially opened in Sydney with a star-studded premiere performance attended by celebrities from around Australia and the globe. Check here for the photos.

Roman Banks to Lead Australian Premiere of MJ
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024

Roman Banks will lead the Australian premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical MJ.

Video: Broadway Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL Performs 'Beat It'
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 3, 2024

The Broadway cast of MJ the Musical stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show on Wednesday to perform the classic song 'Beat It' from the show. Watch it now!

BWW Review: MJ the Musical - A Thrilling Tribute to the Man and the Music
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 12, 2024

While the two Presidential candidates were squaring off on opening night to determine the future of the United States, there is no debate that Michael Jackson will forever remain the King of Pop.

Student Blog: Summer Internship Wrap-Up
by Student Blogger: Natalie Alden - Sep 3, 2024

As my summer internship at Broadway Grand Rapids comes to an end, here I'll take time to reflect on the experience!

Student Blog: Show Week as a Marketing Intern
by Student Blogger: Natalie Alden - Jul 31, 2024

Have you ever wondered what show week looks like for a regional Broadway organization? I have gone through this experience not once, but twice this summer as a Social Media & Marketing Intern at Broadway Grand Rapids (BGR), located in Grand Rapids, Michigan!

Tickets Go On Sale This Week For MJ THE MUSICAL at Proctors
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024

Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ, will go on sale starting 10 a.m. Thursday, July 25. 

Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at Key Bank State Theatre
by Roy Berko - Jul 19, 2024

What did our critic think of MJ THE MUSICAL at Key Bank State Theatre?

MJ Celebrates 1000th Performance on Broadway and Releases New Block Of Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2024

MJ the Musical is celebrating 1,000 performances on Broadway. In celebration of the milestone, the production has released a new block of tickets, now on sale for performances through April 27, 2025.

MJ THE MUSICAL Comes to Detroit in October
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2024

 MJ will make its Detroit premiere at the Fisher Theatre October 23 – November 3. Learn more about the musical here!

Austin Rankin and Eric Williams to Play 'Little Michael' in MJ on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2024

Broadway newcomers Austin Rankin and Eric Williams will join the cast of MJ, alternating the role of ‘Little Michael’. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

MJ THE MUSICAL To Play The Orpheum Theatre This September
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2024

MJ will be playing at the Orpheum Theatre from September 17-22, kicking off the 2024-2025 Broadway Season.

Tickets to go on Sale This Week for MJ at the Orpheum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2024

Iindividual tickets for MJ at the Orpheum will go on sale starting Friday, June 21 at 10am.

Review: MJ at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Jun 12, 2024

The king of pop surely had a storied musical career that went from child star to tabloid fodder in his all too short life. The life of Michael Jackson, now the Broadway musical MJ, is igniting the stage of Shea's Buffalo Theatre through June 16th. Fear not , the moon walk, the infamous sparkly glove and that unmistakable breathy speaking voice is all there, but is that really enough to make a great musical?

Video: Watch the Touring Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL Perform 'Beat It' on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2024

The cast of the national tour of MJ the Musical stopped by The Jennifer Hudson Show on Wednesday to perform the classic hit Beat It from the show. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/ Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and Signature Sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. Watch the performance now!

Photos: Comedian Tiffany Haddish Visits MJ THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2024

Acclaimed comedian and actor, Tiffany Haddish, visited the cast of MJ on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre this weekend. Check out photos below!

Review: MJ THE MUSICAL at KC Music Hall
by Alan Portner - May 8, 2024

Michael is Roman Banks with a spot-on almost miraculous personification of the Ing of Pop.  The dancing, the voice, the persona.  They are all there.  Banks offers a remarkable performance.  

Interview: Roman Banks of MJ THE MUSICAL at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - May 7, 2024

MJ - The Musical is set to embark on its national tour, with a stop scheduled at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from May 14 to May 26, 2024.

Photos: NYC Mayor's Chief Advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin Visits MJ THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

Ingrid Lewis-Martin, NYC Mayor’s Chief Advisor, visited the cast of MJ on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre this weekend. Check out photos here!