After listening to Rob go on and on with negativity, he reminds him of what Quincy Jones said to him, "Keep the faith. He starts to recount a horrific accident when a spark ignited his hair in the making of an advert for Pepsi-Co. After Rachel and Alejandro leave, Rob and Nick escort MJ to a press-conference downtown, where he presents his tour and hopes to raise funds for his Heal the World Foundation by Christmas 1993.(Earth Song / They Don’t Care About Us)Īct II starts with MJ sharing his new ideas for the tour (" Billie Jean/" Smooth Criminal"), which Rob and Dave tell him are impossible and that they cannot afford it. MJ sits with Rachel and recounts some of the terrors he suffered as a child and some of the memorable times when Berry Gordy played their hits on his Motown label.Īs the interview carries on, MJ shares his collaboration with Quincy Jones, recording Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad together, and how Thriller remained No.1 in the charts for over a year. (" Beat It")Īs MJ shares his new ideas with Rob, a woman called Rachel enters with her cameraman, Alejandro, in hopes of getting an in-depth interview with MJ (who hadn't been interviewed in 14 years). Michael Jackson makes his grand entrance and watches the process, which leads to an epic opening number. Rob, their manager then tells them to get into their places and warm up. The show starts with the cast members preparing for rehearsals for the upcoming Dangerous World Tour, during which the first show is in two days. As Michael and his collaborators rehearse their epic setlist, we are transported to pivotal creative moments from his career." Act I "The show takes audiences behind the scenes as Michael prepares for the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, providing an in-depth look at his process. Telling the story of Michael Jackson's life, MJ features over 25 of Michael Jackson's biggest hits. By June 2023, the musical had grossed $118.1 million, with an attendance of 807,000. The original cast recording was also nominated for Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. MJ was nominated for 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, with the musical winning four awards, including Best Actor in a Musical for Myles Frost in the title role, as well as Best Choreography, Best Lighting Design and Best Sound Design. įrom its opening, MJ received mixed reviews, but has been a success at the box office. The production opened at the Neil Simon Theatre on February 1, 2022, with previews beginning December 6, 2021. In April 2023, Frost left the production and was replaced by Elijah Johnson. On November 21, 2019, Ephraim Sykes was cast as Michael Jackson, but in June 2021 it was announced that the role would be played by Myles Frost. Initial plans to open were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. MJ was originally scheduled to premiere on Broadway in mid-2020, with direction and choreography by Christopher Wheeldon. It tells the story of American singer, songwriter, and dancer Michael Jackson. MJ the Musical, also referred to as simply MJ, is a jukebox musical featuring the music of Michael Jackson with a book by Lynn Nottage. December 6, 2021 ( ): Neil Simon Theatre, New York City
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