MJ – The Musical at James M. Nederlander Theatre

There is nothing more refreshing than discovering a brand-new musical! New York, New York recently premiered on Broadway, but the show adeptly infuses amazing nostalgia! This retrospective journey whisks audiences to the ‘40s, a time when New York was rebuilding after of the second world war. Spearheaded by a talented creative team, New York, New York stands as a masterpiece, presenting melodies by John Kander and Fred Ebb. Meanwhile, writers David Thompson and Sharon Washington create a compelling tale, loosely based by the incidents in the 1977 film of the same name.

Apart from its outstanding creative team, New York, New York assures a group of remarkable performers! This highly anticipated musical embarks on a nationwide tour this very year, and if you see yourself as a Broadway musical aficionado, you better secure those tickets right away!

With enthusiastic reviews sweeping the Internet and the press, following its premiere in New York City, theatergoers will certainly be enthusiastically racing for tickets! New York, New York, has garnered some of the most excellent reviews people have encountered in a while. For example, Time Out New York wrote, “The craftsmanship of the score, the wrought-iron fire escapes of Beowulf Boritt’s set, the splendid variety of Donna Zakowska’s costumes, the command of (Anna) Uzele’s vocals, the infectious energy of the production numbers—there’s a lot to enjoy if you don’t look down.”

Meanwhile, the New York Theaters’ critic described the show’s set as “spectacular.” The critic continued that the choreographies delivered “one energetic dance after another.” “But, 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.”

If you’re keen to catching New York, New York at the impressive Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts in thriving Chicago, Illinois, this present August, you’re guaranteed to have a wonderful experience, partially thanks to the Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts’s state-of-the-art facilities. For numerous years now, the dazzling theater has accommodated the most exciting shows and musicals in Chicago. This summer, the venue has prepared itself for an tremendously busy season teeming with groundbreaking musicals like New York, New York! So be sure to enjoy Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts’s top-tier amenities and trailblazing sound and light system!

Witness one of the most exciting musicals to be produced from Broadway in recent years, as it's catching its stirring 2025 national tour at the Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts this summer! You can book your tickets to New York, New York now by clicking on the Reserve Tickets link!