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MJ the Musical

mj the musical

       Photo By Matthew Murphy, MurphyMade

 

Michael Jackson, often referred to as the King of Pop, has touched so many lives in a number of different ways. And now, this four-time Tony Award-winning musical is here to bring yet another emotionally captivating experience to both Michael Jackson fans and loyal theater-goers alike. With the energetic, engaging performances during this show, neither will be disappointed.

As the audience follows Jackson through the rehearsal process for his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, they are rewarded with phenomenal performances of both his lesser-known and greatest hits.


Musical numbers include:

  • "Bad"

  • "Beat It"

  • "Billie Jean"

  • "Black and White"

  • "Human Nature"

  • "I'll Be There"

  • "Thriller"

  • "Rock With You"

  • "Man in the Mirror"


Roman Banks completely embodies Michael Jackson, with every word, movement and nuance. The rest of the cast includes a powerful list of performers, including 
Jamaal Fields-Green (MJ – Alternate), Brandon Lee Harris (Michael), Josiah Benson (Little Michael), Ethan Joseph (Little Michael), Devin Bowles (Joseph Jackson/Rob), Mary Kate Moore (Rachel), J. Daughtry (Berry Gordy/Nick), Josh A. Dawson (Tito Jackson/Quincy Jones), Jaylen Lyndon Hunter (Little Marlon), Matt Loehr (Dave), Da’Von Moody (Alejandro) and Anastasia Talley (Katherine Jackson/Kate).

 

 

Details
Showing: September 5 - September 17, 2023
Location: Aronoff Center for the Performing Arts in Cincinnati
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes with one intermission

 

Creatives
Book by Lynn Nottage
Music Supervision, Orchestrations & Arrangement by David Holcenberg
Directed and Choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon

 

Tickets
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