Broadway's MJ The Musical celebrated Halloween October 31 with a special, one-night-only finale at the Neil Simon Theatre: a rendition of the Michael Jackson classic "Thriller," featuring the choreography from the classic music video as well as never-before-seen costumes, lighting, and projections.
In addition to dozens of audience members dressed as MJ, also attending was Ola Ray, who co-starred in the original "Thriller" music video, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this month.
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"Thriller" is included in the new musical each night; however, the staging features Christopher Wheeldon's Tony-winning choreography.
MJ features a book penned by two-time Pulitzer winner Lynn Nottage (Ruined, Sweat) and direction and choreography by Royal Ballet Associate Artist Wheeldon (An American in Paris).
The biomusical began previews on Broadway December 6, 2021, and officially opened February 1, 2022. It went on to take home four 2022 Tony Awards.
The show's director-choreographer Wheeldon took home Best
Choreography, while Frost won Best Performance by an Actor in a
Leading Role in a Musical, Natasha Katz won for Best Lighting Design of a
Musical, and Gareth Owen won for Best Sound Design of a Musical.
The show's creative team also features Tony- and Emmy-winning scenic designer Derek McLane (Moulin Rouge! The Musical), Tony- and Emmy-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell (Hamilton), Tony-nominated projection designer Peter Nigrini (Dear Evan Hansen), and Emmy-nominated hair and wig designer Charles LaPointe (The Color Purple). Musical supervision is by Tony nominee David Holcenberg (Matilda), with orchestrations and arrangements by David Holcenberg and Tony winner Jason Michael Webb (The Color Purple).
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Prince Jackson and Paris Jackson
Josh A. Dawson and Britton Smith
Britton Smith
Alex Newell
Jordan Roth
Mona-Scott Young
Wilson Cruz
Jamila Mustafa
Eric Kalb and Christine Nagy
Joel Grey
Marley Van Peebles, Mario Van Peebles, and Max Van Peebles
Jelissa Alladin and Jelani Alladin
Jack Noseworthy and Sergio Trujillo
Andy Blankenbuehler
Cody Renard Richard
Jonathan Burke
Matthew Lopez
Tameron Hall
Natasha Katz
Paul Tazwell
Ralph Brown and Jenny Jules
Charles Randolph Wright
LaChanze
Will Hochman
Kenny Ortega
John Branca and Jenna Branca
Max von Essen
Geoffrey Owens
Paul McGill
Miranda Haymon
Dapper Dan
Keenan Scott
Freddie Jackson
Princess Sarah Culberson
Spike Lee
Tone Talaeuga and Rich Talauega
TL Cross
David Holcenberg
Myles Frost
Myles Frost
Lynn Nottage
Renni Anthony Magee, Wonza Johnson, Oyoyo Joi, Ramone Nelson, Kamille Upshaw, Darius Wright, and Aramie Payton
Lia Vollack and Derek McLane
Jason Michael Webb
Chelton Grey and Alex Nolan
Ryan VanDenBoom, Kyle R. Robinson, Wonza Johnson, and Darius Wright
Wowza Johnson, Darius Wright, Aramie Payton, and Renni Anthony Magee
Kyle R. Robinson
Wowza Johnson
Darius Wright
Aramie Payton
Renni Anthony Magee
Ramone Nelson and Alex Nolan
Ramone Nelson
Oyoyo Joi
Carina-Kay Louchiey
Michelle Mercedes
Kali May Grinder
Kamille Upshaw
Zelig Williams, Apollo Levine, Lamont Walker II, Tavon Olds-Sample, Raymond Baynard, and John Edwards
Gabriel Ruiz
Joey Sorge
Quentin Earl Darrington
Antoine L. Smith
Whitney Bashor
Devin Trey Campbell, Christian Wilson, and Walter Russell III
Devin Trey Campbell, Christian Wilson, and Walter Russell III
Devin Trey Campbell, Christian Wilson, Christopher Wheeldon, and Walter Russell III
Michael Balderrama, Christopher Wheeldon, and Dontee Kiehn
