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Aug
13
Aug
13
Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
The immersive Broadway show MJ the Musical explores the life story of Michael Jackson with his widely successful 1992 Dangerous World Tour as the perfect setting for all of the action. Hum and dance along this summer when this brand-new tale about the King of Pop visits Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts in Chicago, Illinois, for an impressive performance. See why MJ the Musical is one of the most talked-about new shows on Broadway.
This show will be entertaining to all audiences, including Michael's lifelong fans and casual listeners alike. Get caught up in the magic of what made Michael Jackson the ultimate performer that countless individuals around the globe still remember today. With a massive selection of hits from Michael Jackson's lengthy discography and signature choreography and mannerisms on display, MJ the Musical will entertain the audience during Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts's summer theater season.
The King of Pop's lasting legacy lives on in this Tony Award-winning jukebox musical, which features Michael Jackson's chart-topping hits like “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Thriller,” and “Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough.” You're going to moonwalk your fingers to Ticket Squeeze and snag your tickets for this magnificent show that will send you back in time. From Michael's childhood as the promising young star of the Jackson 5 to his solo debut and the apex of his musical success, wonder awaits.
Tickets start at $84 and are selling fast, so don't miss your opportunity to witness MJ the Musical at Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts!
Aug
12
Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Aug
13
Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
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Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
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Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
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Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts
We definitely ‘wanna be startin’ somethin’’ - and that is to tell you that MJ The Musical is the single biggest opportunity this year that you simply can’t afford to miss! The production team behind MJ Musical was ‘startin’ somethin’’ - and we’re eating it up!
If you have any expectations, expectthem to be smashed to smithereens!
With a book by Lynn Nottage and featuring the King of Pop’s most iconic songs, MJ The Musical smashed onto Broadway in 2022 before finding its way to the West End in 2024.
It’s everything one could dream of in a musical - an an exceptionally talented cast, memorable music everybody knows and loves, sensational choreography that defies all logic, flamboyant costumes, a band that knocks it out of the ballpark, magnificent visuals that almost hypnotizes, special effects that are out of this world, and of course, the euphoria only musical theatre can bring about.
Whether you are a hardcore Michael Jackson fan or not, you are guaranteed to leave the Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts totally speechless.
Reviews throw around words such as ‘exhilarating’, ’soul-stirring’, out of this world’, and ’undefeated’, and with good reason. MJ The Musical is a massive box office success and received four Tony Awards out of ten nominations that includes the award for Best Musical. The original cast recording was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album.
MJ The Musical is a sensory journey exploring the story of Michael Jackson - the highly talented boy thrown into the spotlight, his relationship with his father, the teenager with creative electricity buzzing through him, the Dangerous World Tour, and of course, the vulnerable man.
MJ The Musical is stuffed to the brims with highs and lows, bound to take you from wanting to dance to belting out the lyrics of your favorite Michael Jackson hit, from choreography that makes you question a few things to wiping tears from your eyes.
In short: MJ The Musical is magical, it’s iconic, it’s breathtaking, it’s pretty much everything one can feel in one night and more. It’s a total ‘thriller’, it’s ‘rocking the world’, it’s a ‘jam’, and it ‘won’t stop ‘til you’ve had enough’!
Get ready to come on down to the Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts for that elation only musical theatre can bring about!
With its exceptional stage, magnificent architecture and decor, state-of-the-art technical equipment and impeccable sight lines, you are bound to have the experience of a lifetime! That’s not all - the Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts sports comfortable seating across various levels, and friendly and helpful staff to ensure a next-level experience.
So make sure to hit that ‘Get Tickets’ button now - waiting would be ‘dangerous’, as tickets will sell out quickly!
Please see below the Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts seating chart for the MJ event on 13 August 2025. The ticket price will vary depending on the seating section. Compare different sections to find the cheapest MJ tickets. For accessible seating please contact Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts directly.
Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Chicago, Illinois, , US