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Peek into a never-before-seen slice of The King of Pop’s life on Wednesday 8th January 2025 — MJ - The Life Story of Michael Jackson LIVE at the world-class Academy Of Music!
Focused around 1992's Dangerous World Tour, this toe-tapping biographical musical will unveil momentous chapters in the Hall of Famer's illustrious career that catapulted him into unprecedented prestige. It will showcase more than 25 of Michael's BIGGEST hits, which include “Beat It” and “Man in the Mirror,” plus his most iconic dance steps in a production brimming with flair, showmanship, and soul.
Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon, MJ - The Life story of Michael Jackson follows a singularly gripping book by two-time Pulitzer Prize receiver Lynn Nottage, with up-and-coming artist Roman Banks in the titular role. Its 2021 Broadway debut was an immediate box-office hit, winning four Tony Awards and three Drama Desk Awards, making way to this year’s inaugural national tour.
Book your seats soon for MJ - The Life Story of Michael Jackson LIVE at the Academy Of Music on Wednesday 8th January 2025!
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Come on out, people, and beat it! The newest jukebox musical on Broadway has put on some wheels, and it’s rolling toward your nearest theater this winter season! MJ - The Life Story of Michael Jackson’s touring debut will be shaking the walls of the country's biggest stages during its extensive run, with a special performance you can't pass up LIVE at the Academy Of Music on Wednesday 8th January 2025.
Delve into a different slice of the GRAMMY Award-winning King of Pop’s life in breathtakingly vibrant detail as this universally acclaimed exhibition recreates the most critical moments that turned his career into a thing of legend. Primarily focused on the record-breaking 1992 Dangerous World Tour, the production tells a fascinating story from outside the spotlight in 2 hours and 30 minutes of exclusive anecdotes and true-to-life accounts, peppered with Jackson’s ambitious spirit, unrivaled sound, and entrancing motion.
“MJ prevails in uncovering the genius of Michael Jackson — the larger-than-life singer, songwriter, dance maker, video innovator, and fashion provocateur who left an enduring mark on 20th century pop culture.”
MJ - The Life Story of Michael Jackson premiered in the winter of 2021 as an instant box-office success, receiving four awards from the Tonys, three from Drama Desk, and one from the Outer Critics Circle. It was specifically acclaimed for its choreography, which exhibits MJ's innovative moves, such as the “Moonwalk,” with immaculate finesse. This upcoming nationwide series will again present two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage’s enthralling book, with choreography and direction from Tony Awarded director Christopher Wheeldon. As for its score, the event will enact more than 25 of Michael's GREATEST songs, such as “Beat It,” “Black or White,” and “Man in the Mirror.”
Bank on an otherworldly musical event this Wednesday 8th January 2025 as MJ - The Life Story of Michael Jackson brings up the noise in Philadelphia LIVE at the Academy Of Music! Popular for its historic splendor and top-of-the-line amenities, this event space will level up the production through brilliant lighting, enticing vantage points, and excellent acoustics. Grab your reservations now!
Academy Of Music, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19102, US
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