MJ at The National Theatre

MJ

The National Theatre
1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry is finally coming to Broadway in a brand-new musical. Centered around the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, and 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 Jackson into legendary status.

Thru - Sep 8, 2024

Tuesdays: 7:30pm

Wednesdays: 7:30pm

Thursdays: 7:30pm

Fridays: 7:30pm

Saturdays: 2:00pm & 7:30pm

Sundays: 2:00pm

Box Office: 202-628-6161

www.thenationaldc.org

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DC Theater Arts - Highly Recommended

"...Now at the National Theatre, MJ is a jukebox musical that plays like a concert. It will have you rocking in your seat. It features phenomenal dancing but is short on story and pathos — though it does touch on the price of fame and how much Black achievement is driven by adversity. The musical book, by Pulitzer- and Obie-winner Lynn Nottage, jumps around in time — it’s not a chronological buildup to Jackson’s later hits from his earlier ones."

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- William Powell

Washington Informer - Highly Recommended

"...Audiences expecting "MJ" to be a Michael Jackson concert will hopefully not be disappointed. The musical moves between a current-day preparation for a tour in the early 1990s and flashbacks about the start of Jackson's music career and family dynamic. Many much-loved songs are performed, but many take on new meanings as they illustrate Michael's genuine emotions as his career evolves."

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- Brenda C. Siler

MD Theatre Guide - Highly Recommended

"...As such, give yourself permission to enjoy this show. It is jam-packed with Jackson’s greatest hits, the dancing is spectacular, and the uninitiated may learn a thing or two about this complicated, troubled, and extraordinarily talented artist."

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- Eric Colchamiro

BroadwayWorld - Highly Recommended

"...The myriad music, moods, and motifs of the “king of pop” (not to mention generic mastery of soul, rhythm and blues, funk, rock, disco, and dance-pop) Michael Jackson, are electrifyingly on display in the ingeniously cutting -edge musical MJ: The Musical now playing at The National Theatre. Not at all the expected “jukebox musical”, I was surprised to witness the finesse and craftsmanship of an extremely ambitious theatrical offering that was truly intelligent."

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- David Friscic

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MD Theatre Guide - Highly Recommended

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