MJ – The Musical at Academy of Music

What a grand way to start the year with a bang! The hot new jukebox musical featuring the amazing life of the King of Pop Michael Jackson will be breaking ground over at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! MJ: The Musical is pretty much a fresh epic that premiered on Broadway in 2021 and in the span of three years, it has been recorded to be one of the highest grossing musicals of all time! Following its highly successful 2023 to 2024 touring production, the musical will be hitting the road once again this 2025 and it’s now slated to make a long awaited stop in Philadelphia! Catch the innerworkings of MJ’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour as this musical takes audiences behind the scenes during the historic pop bonanza! With music and lyrics from various groundbreaking artists and book by Lynn Nottage, MJ: The Musical is sure to blow some minds with its brilliant storyline! If you’re a fan of musicals or Michael Jackson himself, this is your opportunity to experience the recording breaking Broadway production right in the heart of Philadelphia! So hurry and secure your access now, it’s time to join this wild ride across Michael Jackson’s remarkable catalog!

MJ – The Musical Tickets

Winner of Four Tony Awards, including Best Choreography!

Get set for the most epic pop musical yet! MJ: The Musical is a fantastic showdown featuring the most beloved hits – think thrilling titles like “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough,” “Stranger in Moscow,” “She’s Out of My Life,” “Thriller,” and “Man in the Mirror.” If you think that’s amazing, wait ‘til you find out that the musica will also be belting out phenomenal smashers like a Jackson Five medley and “I’ll Be There.” This hit bonanza is surefire bringing fans on a wild nostalgic ride across Michael Jackson’s unprecedented catalog. All these are performed back to back alongside a brilliant storyline by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage.

An astounding commercial success, MJ: The Musical grossed over 200 million dollars three years after it first premiered on Broadway. Talk about phenomenal sales, the musical victoriously overcame challenges like the pandemic, and still it became one of the highest and fastest grossing musicals ever. In addition to superb sales performance, MJ: The Musical didn’t fail to impress theater critics, and earned prestigious accolades. The musical has notably four Tony Awards (including Best Choreography) out of ten nominations, an Outer Circle Critics Awards, three Drama Desk Awards, and a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album.

“MJ IS A RUNAWAY HIT!” – THE WASHINGTON POST 

This amazing epic first premiered in 2021 with direction and choreography by Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon. The creative team also included world renowned and Grammy nominated and Tony Award winning musical director and orchestrator David Holcenberg and other esteemed talents Derek McLane on scenic design, Tony Award winner Gareth Owen on sound, Tony Award winner Natasha Katz on lighting, and much more. For the national tour, the production brought in a slew of mighty talented actors such as Jamaal Fields-Green as MJ, Brandon Lee Harris as Michael, and Josiah Benson as Little Michael.

These three performers will play three different stages in Michael Jackson’s life but more so focusing on the adult life of Michael as Fields-Green portrays the behind the scenes of the King of Pop’s Dangerous World Tour. During this monumental period in his career, MJ was to be interviewed by a journalist named Rachel. In the spur of his sharing moment, MJ gave out details about his childhood terrors. As the tour goes along, Rob, his manager, tries to keep Rachel away from MJ. As MJ recounts his past, scenes of his childhood and young adult life come into play showing audiences a glimpse of his past. He also shares his insights and how important his fans are to him. 

This musical is totally smashing hit driven with tons of staples from MJ himself, The Jackson 5, Isley Brothers, Jackie Wilson, and tons more. Watch out as this musical delivers close to 40 hits – expect exhilarating solos, monumental mashups, coupled with the most iconic choreographies Broadway has ever seen in the last decade. It truly is a visual and aural spectacle fit for all ages. The legacy of the king of pop is beautifully portrayed through this award-winning production. 

“A RIVETING ADRENALINE RUSH!” – THE WASHINGTON POST 

As expected, the musical has received tons of magnificent reviews – these are articles from the authorities in Broadway productions. “Wheeldon’s choreography — performed by Frost along with a superb if amazingly jacked ensemble — remains compelling longer, offering a three-dimensional version of what most of us have seen only from distant arena seats or in dark videos on depthless screens,” said Jess Green from the New York Times. 

Meanwhile, the West End production also waves according to Andrzej Lukowski, “You take it for granted that a big-budget Michael Jackson show will feature an immaculate setlist and superb choreography.” Over in Chicago, Dennis Polkow from New City Stage shared, “For those who want to experience a sense of what a live Michael Jackson show was all about, “MJ: The Musical” offers a satisfying sense. For those who grew up with this music, it is presented authentically, albeit tailored for a Broadway-style show.”

“A JAW-DROPPING SPECTACLE!” – CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

A monster of a production, MJ: The Musical brought out all the stops for its Broadway and North American tour. This year, the musical continues to circle the nation and entertain viewers from far and wide. The touring production of MJ: The Musical comes to Philadelphia for the first ever and it’s making the Academy of Music its home for 11 days. Get the best out of this musical when you experience it at the state-of-the-art theater, the Academy of Music. The venue’s top calibre sound and light, excellent facilities and customer service, and its uber fantastic ambiance. This Philadelphia premier is sure to bring in tons of Broadway enthusiasts but thankfully, the 2,509 capacity venue is equipped to handle a full house. Visitors will get to enjoy its remarkable ambiance, not forgetting to mention, the venue is most popular for its great location and easy accessibilty. A groundbreaking historial landmark, the Academy of Music is a whole experience in itself. 

It’s time to experience the superb artistry and phenomenal life of Michael Jackson. The legendary King of Pop. MJ: The Musical lets fans dive deep into behind the scene moments during the 1992 Dangerous Wordl Tour while ultimately enjoying the most phenomenal hits from his trailblazing catalog. It’s a show made for fans but also for non-fans – you’ll surely become one after seeing this award-winning epic rock the house over at the Academy of Music. Don’t miss out on this amazing spectacle as it takes over Philadelphia’s most popular theater! Hurry and secure your passes now before it’s too late!