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MJ THE MUSICAL to begin performances in London in March 2024

Photo credit: Matthew Murphy (Broadway cast)

It has been announced that the multiple Tony Award® winning Broadway musical MJ will begin performances in the UK at the Prince Edward Theatre, London from 6 March 2024.

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry is heading to the West End in the Tony Award®-winning new musical.

Centred around the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, 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 Jackson into legendary status.

With a book by two-time Pulitzer Prize® winning writer Lynn Nottage, MJ is directed and choreographed by Royal Ballet Associate Artist Christopher Wheeldon OBE, who won the Tony Award® for Best Choreography of a Musical for MJ.

The internationally renowned creative team for MJ also includes set design by Tony Award® and two-time Emmy Award® winner Derek McLane, lighting by six-time Tony Award® winner Natasha Katz, costumes by Tony Award® and Emmy Award® winner Paul Tazewell, sound design by Tony Award® and Olivier Award winning Gareth Owen, projection design by two- time Tony Award® nominee Peter Nigrini, musical supervision by Tony Award® nominee David Holcenberg, and orchestrations and arrangements by David Holcenberg and Tony Award® winner Jason Michael Webb.

Casting for the London production of MJ is to be confirmed.

Tickets go on sale on 24 May. For more information and to sign up for exclusive fan pre-sale ahead of the general on-sale, please click here.