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MJ the Musical announces West End dates and details 

The Tony Award-winning show is coming to the UK 

Alex Wood
London
A scene from MJ the Musical on Broadway Matthew Murphy

Details have been revealed for the arrival of MJ the Musical. 

Winner of four Tony Awards, the show is currently playing on Broadway and follows the life and work of the famous singer Michael Jackson, centring around the famous 1992 Dangerous World Tour.

The piece is penned by Lynn Nottage (Sweat) and directed and choreographed by Royal Ballet associate artist Christopher Wheeldon. The creative team also includes designer Derek McLane, costume designer Paul Tazewell, sound designer Gareth Owen, projection designer Peter Nigrini and hair and wig designer Charles LaPointe.

Musical supervision is by David Holcenberg and the orchestrations and arrangements are by David Holcenberg and Jason Michael Webb.

With casting to be revealed, the show will run at the Prince Edward Theatre from 6 March 2024, with a press night on 27 March 2024. Tickets will go on general sale on 24 May 2023. The venue is set to play host to Ain’t Too Proud from later this month. 

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