MJ – The Musical at James M. Nederlander Theatre

This summer, the Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts showcases another thrilling show for all the Broadway enthusiasts in Chicago, Illinois, and beyond! New York, New York, fresh from bagging a Tony Award and eight Tony nominations, comes to town with a wonderful team! The new show will deliver an extraordinary performance and present everything you love in a musical – an exceptional cast, brilliant direction, outstanding choreographies, and an awe-inspiring set design. Let New York, New York, take you decades into the past as young aspiring musicians Jimmy Doyle and Francine Evans develop feelings for one another. Romance goes hand in hand as New York tries to rebuild itself following the conclusion of the Second World War!

New York, New York features a plethora of iconic tunes mixed with original music and lyrics written by esteemed Broadway artists John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Lin Manuel Miranda. Meanwhile, the romantic story by David Thompson and Sharon Washington will surely captivate the entire audience with the musical’s take on blossoming love, surmounting obstacles, and finding touching resolutions. Lastly, the Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning scenic design will definitely bring audiences on a nostalgic trip to the ‘40s – when genres, such as jazz and ragtime, were deemed popular music.

Award-winning scenic designer Beowulf Borritts has garnered much praise from critics. Entertainment Weekly was quick to point out the stunning world that New York, New York brings to the stage. “Boritt's lush, imaginative scenic design at times threatens to eclipse the performers, but they're usually up for the challenge. Each minute of New York, New York is buzzing with life, as background dancers and actors flit in and out of view, telling clever little visual stories, giving New York, New York the energy of its titular city.”

Meanwhile, The Wrap compliments the show for its “savvy” direction and choreography. “(New York, New York) ultimately delivers its melting-pot message with intelligence, style and, yes, good old-fashioned razzle-dazzle.”

This August, New York, New York comes to the Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts for a series of performances. The premier theater is an outstanding destination to host such a groundbreaking new musical. The top-tier facilities, state-of-the-art technologies, and its esteemed history and experience in providing unprecedented entertainment ensure the guests can enjoy the musical without a hitch!

So go on and score those tickets now for New York, New York’s Wednesday performance at the Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts! If you’re keen on catching the show on Wednesday 27th August 2025, you can score tickets by clicking on the "Get Tickets" link now!