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Overview
Synopsis
MJ The Musical delves into the genius of Michael Jackson, often known as the King of Pop, at the time of the creation of his Dangerous World Tour in 1992. The show explores Jackson’s creative drive, signature moves, and his childhood stardom, all while featuring more than 25 of his biggest hits.
Show Information
- Book
- Lynn Nottage
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 2021
- Genres
- Jukebox/Revue, Historical/Biographical
- Settings
- Contemporary, Fantasy/Imaginary, Multiple Settings, Spectacle
- Time & Place
- 1992, a rehearsal studio
- Cast Size
- large
- Orchestra Size
- Medium
- Dancing
- Heavy
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Includes Late Teen, Young Adult, Adult, Child, Early Teen Characters, Large Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
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Ensemble |
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Songs
In alphabetical order:
- 2 Bad
- ABC
- Bad
- Beat It
- Billie Jean
- Black Or White
- Blame It on the Boogie
- Can You Feel It
- Climb Ev'ry Mountain
- Dancing Machine
- Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
- Earth Song
- Ease on Down the Road
- For the Love of Money
- Higher and Higher
- Human Nature
- I Can't Help It
- I'll Be There
- I Want You Back
- Jam
- Keep the Faith
- The Love You Save
- Man in the Mirror
- Money
- Papa's Got a Brand New Bag
- Price of Fame
- Rock With You
- She's Out of My Life
- Shout
- Smooth Criminal
- Stranger in Moscow
- Tabloid Junkie
- Soul Train Theme Song
- They Don't Care About Us
- Thriller
- Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
- You Can't Win
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
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