MJ – The Musical at KeyBank State Theatre

Flit your feet fast, smooth criminals! The hottest new jukebox production in the US has hopped on some wheels, and it’s heading toward your nearest theater this summer of 2024! MJ - The Life Story of Michael Jackson’s touring debut will be raising the roof of the country's top-rated venues in its far-reaching engagement, with a special showing you shouldn’t miss on Friday 9th August 2024 LIVE at the KeyBank State Theatre.

Delve into a unique slice of the GRAMMY Award-winning King of Pop’s life in exceptionally vivid detail as this multi-awarded show recreates the most critical chapters that sent him into a meteoric rise to stardom. Primarily centered around the record-breaking 1992 Dangerous World Tour, the production presents a fascinating tale from outside the spotlight in 2 hours and 30 minutes of exclusive anecdotes and true accounts, peppered with MJ's perfectionist vision, unrivaled music, and entrancing dances.

“MJ triumphs in unveiling Michael Jackson's ingenuity — the larger-than-life singer, songwriter, dance maker, video innovator, and fashion provocateur who left an everlasting mark in pop culture history.”

MJ - The Life Story of Michael Jackson premiered in December 2021 as an immediate box-office breakout, earning four Tony Awards, one Outer Critics Circle Award, and three Drama Desk Awards. It was specifically noted for its choreographed work, which showcases Jackson’s inventive dance steps, such as the “Moonwalk,” with perfect finesse. This upcoming national run will again employ 2x Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage’s engrossing book, with choreography and direction from the Tony Award-winning Christopher Wheeldon. In terms of music, the musical will enact over 25 of Jackson’s best-selling songs, including “Bad,” “I'll Be There,” and “Billie Jean.”

Expect a once-in-a-lifetime jukebox event this Friday 9th August 2024 as MJ - The Life Story of Michael Jackson brings up the noise in Cleveland LIVE at the KeyBank State Theatre! Popular for its historic grandeur and first-class utilities, this venue will level up the production through brilliant lighting, enticing views, and excellent acoustics. Grab your reservations soon!