MJ – The Musical at James M. Nederlander Theatre

New York, New York is ready to become the most sought-after musical of 2025! This new storyline, music, and choreographies will certainly amaze the audience as it reaches North America this summer! Set in the 1940s after the closure of the war, New York was on the edge of a complete redevelopment, but first, individuals must unite and collaborate to restore the big apple to its past glory. Meanwhile, two aspiring musicians fall for each other amidst the burgeoning jazz scene! New York, New York recently made headlines after securing nine Tony Award nominations, among them Best Musical! In the end, the show’s remarkable set design by the illustrious Beowulf Boritt won the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design in a Musical. The creative team also includes Broadway legends John Kander and Fred Ebb for music and lyrics, while the original story was written by esteemed writers David Thompson and Sharon Washington.

Viewers can look forward to a nostalgic trip as the story takes you years into the past! New York actually looks like a huge construction site, with gargantuan steel being lifted meters into the air to create the astonishing structures that tower over the city now. While New York is going through rebuilding, the rise of jazz has also conquered the city. Promising music artists Jimmy Doyle and Francine Evans end up falling in love. Will their love thrive in the highly volatile setting of New York life? Find out when you attend New York, New York at the Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts on Friday 15th August 2025!

As expected, the musical received rave reviews from fans and critics! With a talented creative team and an exceptional cast, high praise is inevitable! The New York Theater formulated a fantastic review praising the musical’s impressive set design, calling it “first-rate.” Meanwhile, the review didn't fail to acknowledge some praise for the cast as well as the dance routines. “Even when the cast isn’t literally dancing, she suggests the bustle, hustle, and swirl of New York humanity with little wordless vignettes and in other clever ways, working in tandem with the breathtaking scenery.”

For viewers who crave a happy ending, the musical will not fail. According to The Village Voice, the show sets a “fairy tale tone.” The critic also notes that New York, New York feels like a “love letter to New York City and all its possibilities.” The review included that despite having a typical love story, New York, New York “actually adds up to satisfying entertainment. The streets of Manhattan come alive with strutting and spinning residents — but it also makes time for the human element.”

Experience the innovative musical New York, New York this summer at the Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts! The state-of-the-art theater offers impressive facilities, plush seating, and a top-tier sound and light system! Reserve your tickets to the showing on Friday 15th August 2025 by clicking on the Get Tickets link!