Next year's much anticipated Broadway import, MJ the Musical will bring the unique story of the life of Michael Jackson to the stage when it arrives in the West End next year.
The Tony Award-winning musical will begin performances in London at the Prince Edward Theatre on March 7th, 2024, and centres around the turbulent story behind the making of Jackson's 1992 'Dangerous World' tour, and revisits some of the highlights from throughout the singer's solo career. The musical features a catalogue of his greatest hit songs, including “Beat It,” “Man in the Mirror,” "Thriller,” and “Billie Jean.”
The West End production will feature Myles Frost in the role of the late 'King of Pop' who was the show’s original lead actor. Frost won the 2022 Tony Award for 'Best Leading Actor in a Musical' for his portrayal of Jackson on Broadway, making him the youngest actor to ever win the award individually.
A talented creative team led by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Lynn Nottage and two-time Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon. Other notable appointments for the production include scenic design by Derek McLane, hair and wig design by Charles LaPointe, sound design by Gareth Owen, lighting design by Natasha Katz, costume design by Paul Tazewell, and projection design by Peter Nigrini. Musical supervision for the musical is by David Holcenberg, and the arrangements and orchestrations are by Jason Michael Webb and David Holcenberg.
Commenting on the West End transfer, Frost said: “Working with Chris has always been amazing, he is a visionary, and knowing that we’re now going into his stomping ground, I’m ready for that ride! I’m super excited to bring this show to the West End and to make this a magical experience for everybody.”
Further casting and information about booking tickets to MJ in London will be announced in due course at a later date.
The Prince Edward Theatre is a large West End theatre with three levels and a capacity of 1711 seats. Each section of the venue offers excellent overall views. Premium seats are situated in the Stalls section on the ground floor which is divided into blocks allowing for the best views in the theatre. The front of the Dress Circle, in rows B-D, seats 15-9 is also great for patrons who prefer to view the stage from an elevated position and is ideal for large-scale musicals.
Box seats are also located on every level of the venue which is ideal for patrons seeking a more intimate and private experience. The boxes in the Stalls level are located at the back and are slightly raised above the main seating area has four moveable chairs that ensure a clear view of the stage, barring a very slight restriction from the overhang from the Dress Circle. Value for money can be found in the boxes in the Grand Circle section, especially Grand Circle Box 1 which features its private bathroom which comes in very handy during the interval.
Loge seating in the Dress Circle is located at the front of the section on the sides of the auditorium. These seats are similar to a box and are semi-private and surrounded by a low wall, separate from the main seating area offering excellent and staggering views of the stage.
Good value can also be found on the third level in the Upper Circle although these are situated quite high up and may not be suitable for patrons suffering from vertigo. Alternatively, the loges on the sides of the Dress Circle are ideal for those on a budget looking for cheap MJ the Musical tickets. These seats offer side views, but do not necessarily restrict the view of any part of the stage. The rows at the rear of the Stalls section can also be regularly discounted and offer clear views.