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MJ

Banner Text reads: "MJ The Musical" An profile illustration of Michael Jackson in a dance pose on the tips of his feet in black and silver glitter next to a large title. The background is bright red.

Tuesday, June 17 - Sunday, June 22

Overture Hall

Run time

2 hours, 30 minutes with 1 intermission

Age Recommenation

8 and up

Content Advisory

This production contains strobe lighting and fog/haze.

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Madison, Wis., as “MJ,” the multi-Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own.

Created by Tony Award®-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 Michael Jackson into legendary status. It’s thrilling sold-out crowds on Broadway, in cities across North America and in London’s West End… and now “MJ”is startin’ somethin’ as it makes its premiere at Overture Center for the Arts.

The “MJ” creative team features Scenic Design by two-time Tony and Emmy Award winner Derek McLane, Lighting Design by seven-time Tony Award winner Natasha Katz, Costume Design by Tony and Emmy Award winner Paul Tazewell, Sound Design by Tony Award winner Gareth Owen, Projection Design by two-time Tony Award nominee Peter Nigrini, and Hair and Wig Design by two-time Emmy Award nominee Charles G. LaPointe. The creative team also features Musical Supervision by Tony Award nominee David Holcenberg, Orchestrations and Arrangements by David Holcenberg and Tony Award winner Jason Michael Webb, and Music Direction by Victor Simonson. Casting by The Telsey Office / Rachel Hoffman, CSA, Lindsay Levine, CSA.

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"A riveting adrenaline rush!"

The Washington Post

"MJ delivers the thrills."

The New York Times

"Utterly electric!"

Chicago Tribune

Photos

Jordan Markus As MJ. Photos By Matthew Murphy
  • An actor playing Michael Jackson dancing on stage. He has medium complexion, dark hair, a white shirt, and dark pants. There are other actors facing him.

  • An actor playing Michael Jackson dancing on stage. He has medium complexion, dark hair, a white shirt, and dark pants. There are other actors behind him in similar poses..

  • An actor playing Michael Jackson dancing on stage. He has medium complexion, dark hair, a white shirt, dark sparkling jacket, and dark pants. The background is purple.

  • An actor playing Michael Jackson dancing on and equipment box on a stage. He has medium complexion, dark hair, hat, a white shirt, and dark pants. There are other actors dancing around him.

  • An actor playing Michael Jackson dancing on stage. He has medium complexion, a red jacket, white shirt and dark pants. There are other actors dancing around him.

  • An actor playing Michael Jackson dancing on stage. He has medium complexion, dark hair, a dark jacket, hat, and a white shirt, and dark pants. There is a single spotlight on him.

  • An actor playing Michael Jackson dancing on stage. He has medium complexion, dark hair, white hat, a white shirt and jacket, and dark pants. There are other dancers around him.

  • An actor playing Michael Jackson smiling and looking towards the left side of the frame. He has medium complexion and dark hair. A woman stands beside him with her hand on his shoulder. She has dark complexion and dark hair.

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