MJ The Musical (Broadway, Neil Simon Theatre, 2022)

MJ The Musical

Broadway

Musical

Original

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MJ The Musical

Broadway

Musical

Original

SYNOPSIS:

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry has finally arrived on Broadway in a brand-new musical. Centered around the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, and created by Tony Award(R)-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 Jackson into legendary status. Turn it up, Broadway — MJ is here

SCHEDULE:
October 14–November 2: Tuesday @7pm, Wednesday @7pm, Thursday @1pm and 7pm, Friday @7pm, Saturday @2pm and 8pm, Sunday @3pm

Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission
book: Lynn Nottage

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Pro Info

Awards

Chita Rivera Awards
2022	Outstanding Ensemble in a Broadway Show		Nominee
2022	Outstanding Male Dancer in a Broadway Show	Myles Frost	Winner
2022	Outstanding Choreography in a Broadway Show	Christopher Wheeldon	Nominee

Drama Desk Award
2022	Outstanding Wig and Hair Design	Charles G. LaPointe	Nominee
2022	Outstanding Sound Design for a Musical	Gareth Owen	Winner
2022	Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical	Natasha Katz	Winner
2022	Outstanding Choreography	Christopher Wheeldon Michael Balderrama Rich & Tone Talauega	Winner
2022	Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical	Tavon Olds-Sample	Nominee
2022	Outstanding Actor in a Musical	Myles Frost	Nominee

Drama League
2022	Outstanding Production of a Musical		Nominee
2022	Outstanding Direction of a Musical	Christopher Wheeldon	Nominee
2022	Distinguished Performance	Myles Frost	Nominee

Outer Critics Circle
2022	Outstanding Orchestrations	David Holcenberg Jason Michael Webb	Nominee
2022	Outstanding Lighting Design	Natasha Katz	Nominee
2022	Outstanding Choreography	Christopher Wheeldon Rich & Tone Talauega	Winner
2022	Outstanding Director of a Musical	Christopher Wheeldon	Nominee
2022	Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical	Quentin Earl Darrington	Nominee
2022	Outstanding Actor in a Musical	Myles Frost	Nominee
2022	Outstanding New Broadway Musical		Nominee

Theatre World Awards
2022	Theatre World Award	Myles Frost	Winner

Tony Award
2022	Best Musical		Nominee
2022	Best Orchestrations	Jason Michael Webb David Holcenberg	Nominee
2022	Best Choreography	Christopher Wheeldon	Winner
2022	Best Direction of a Musical	Christopher Wheeldon	Nominee
2022	Best Sound Design of a Musical	Gareth Owen	Winner
2022	Best Lighting Design of a Musical	Natasha Katz	Winner
2022	Best Costume Design of a Musical	Paul Tazewell	Nominee
2022	Best Scenic Design of a Musical	Derek McLane Peter Nigrini	Nominee
2022	Best Actor in a Musical	Myles Frost	Winner
2022	Best Book of a Musical	Lynn Nottage	Nominee

QUICK STATS

(as of Oct 12, 2025) Total Current Gross: $292,426,625.78 Highest Weekly Gross: $2,613,841.00 (Week Ending Dec 31, 2023) Average Ticket Price: $141.65 Average % Capacity: 93.32%

Grosses

Week Ending	Week Number	This Week Gross Potential Gross	Diff $	Avg Ticket Top Ticket	Seats Sold Seats in Theatre	Perfs Previews	% Cap This Week	Diff % cap
Oct 12, 2025	20	$1,462,869.58	$208,240.50	$140.55 $329.00	10,408 1,387	8 0	93.80%	3.21%
Oct 5, 2025	19	$1,254,629.08	$91,306.46	$124.81 $299.00	10,052 1,387	8 0	90.59%	3.45%
Sep 28, 2025	18	$1,163,322.62	-$118,814.48	$120.31 $299.00	9,669 1,387	8 0	87.14%	-8.64%
Sep 21, 2025	17	$1,282,137.10	$105,894.70	$120.64 $269.00	10,628 1,387	8 0	95.78%	5.54%