Michael Jackson will grace the stage again years after his death, thanks to the Broadway musical "MJ" that will present his life to the public again.
Jackson's highly-anticipated Broadway musical, MJ, is now preparing to moonwalk starting next year. According to Fox News 5, it will present the King of Pop's songs in 17 major cities within two years, starting 2023.
The tour will begin at the James M. Nederlander Theatre on July 15, 2023, in Chicago.
Co-producer Lia Vollack said in a statement: "We are thrilled by the Broadway response to 'MJ,' and that we are already deep in preparations to bring this exhilarating show to Chicago and across the United States. Chicago is a premier theater and music destination, and we are excited to be able to begin this journey in one of the Nederlander Organization's most beautiful venues."
Other tour-related details will be announced at a later date. But it has since been confirmed that the tour will also have a two-week engagement at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, from Sept. 26 to Oct. 8, 2023.
All About Michael Jackson's Musical, "MJ"
Christopher Wheeldon will direct and choreograph the musical that is based on Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage's book of the same name.
"MJ," tells the story of the late King of Pop from his 1992 Dangerous tour. It will also present some of his biggest hits as a soloist and a member of Jackson 5, including "Thriller," "Smooth Criminal," and "Beat It," to name a few.
Alongside Vollack, John Branca and John McCain will co-produce the musical. Meanwhile, the Broadway show's staff will also be the creative team of the tour - Paul Tazewell for costume design, light design by Natasha Katz, Charles LaPointe for hair and wig design, Derek McLane for scenic design, Gareth Owen for sound design, and Peter Nigrini for projection design.
Aside from the Broadway musical, Jackson's early life - from being part of The Jackson 5 until he became the King of Pop - will also be told by the upcoming biopic produced by Graham King.
"Ever since Michael was little, as a member of The Jackson 5, he loved the magic of cinema. As a family, we are honored to have our life story come alive on the big screen," his mother, Katherine Jackson, said in a statement.
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