MJ – The Musical at Academy of Music

New York, New York is poised to be the most popular musical of 2025! This novel storyline, melodies, and choreographies will undoubtedly amaze the audience as it arrives North America this winter! Set in the 1940s after the conclusion of the war, New York was on the brink of a complete rebuilding, but first, people must unite and collaborate to restore the big apple to its former glory. Meanwhile, two ambitious musicians fall in love amidst the emerging jazz scene! New York, New York just made headlines after securing nine Tony Award nominations, among them Best Musical! In the end, the show’s impressive set design by the distinguished Beowulf Boritt won the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design in a Musical. The creative team also includes Broadway legends John Kander and Fred Ebb for music and lyrics, while the original story was written by esteemed writers David Thompson and Sharon Washington.

Viewers can look forward to a retro trip as the story carries you ages into the past! New York actually looks like a huge construction site, with gargantuan steel being lifted meters into the air to create the remarkable structures that rise over the city now. While New York is undergoing rebuilding, the rise of jazz has also taken over the city. Promising music artists Jimmy Doyle and Francine Evans find themselves falling in love. Will their love succeed in the extremely volatile setting of New York life? Find out when you witness New York, New York at the Academy Of Music on Sunday 12th January 2025!

As expected, the musical obtained rave reviews from fans and critics! With a talented creative team and an extraordinary cast, high praise is certain! The New York Theater crafted a excellent review applauding the musical’s impressive set design, calling it “first-rate.” Meanwhile, the review didn't fail to appreciate some commendation for the cast as well as the choreographies. “Even when the cast isn’t literally dancing, she suggests the bustle, hustle, and swirl of New York humanity with little wordless vignettes and in other clever ways, working in tandem with the breathtaking scenery.”

For viewers who crave a happy ending, the musical will not disappoint. According to The Village Voice, the show sets a “fairy tale tone.” The critic also points out that New York, New York feels like a “love letter to New York City and all its possibilities.” The review noted that despite having a typical love story, New York, New York “actually adds up to satisfying entertainment. The streets of Manhattan come alive with strutting and spinning residents — but it also makes time for the human element.”

Experience the innovative musical New York, New York this winter at the Academy Of Music! The state-of-the-art theater furnishes excellent facilities, plush seating, and a top-tier sound and light system! Reserve your tickets to the showing on Sunday 12th January 2025 by clicking on the Get Tickets link!