MJ The Musical officially opening on Broadway Summer 2020 — Page 3

bk said: "It wouldn't matter if they'd waited five years, because the exact same outraged people in this thread would be posting then and let me tell you how little that matters in the scheme of things.

But it's fun to judge a show prior to knowing a single thing about it, not to mention judging a person based on what you've read. I'm not a judge and I'm not a jury - I have no idea if the allegations are real or not real. I have no idea if this will be a good or bad how - these kinds of things are not really my cup of tea, although I did enjoy Beautiful.

But part of me hopes that it's a hit - just to watch the exploding heads right here on this message board."

Didn’t you have repeated conniptions over the period details in Fosse/Verdon?

bk said: "By "we" you mean you and the other ten people in this thread who are having your outrage moment? I am glad that you used the word alleged, though."

I haven't really detected outrage in this thread; it's more like puzzlement and distaste. To my eyes, the posts critical of the production are less aggressive than this counter-reaction.

everythingtaboo said: "(Personally, I think the only show called MJ should be MJ Rodriguez' one-woman show "MJ!""



I agree. I think Michael Jackson bio musical would have been better if done ten years ago (or before that documentary came out.) Nowadays when my friends and I hear of MJ, we think of MJ Rodriguez!!!

I have no faith in the Jackson estate. They are still peddling the myth of the Jackson 5 performing happily and Berry Gordy being this amazeballs producer who made their dreams come true.

I think an interesting musical could be made using what Michael himself said about his extremely lonely childhood, where he was pushed to constantly perform and abused by his dad. How like many child stars he became hooked on uppers and downers as a kid and could never really kick the habit.

Now that would be an interesting musical. But as I said, if the Jackson estate is involved it's going to be a total whitewash.

Sasha Allen is joining the show after she wraps up the Gavin Creel musical.

EDSOSLO858 said: "silent said: "Sasha Allen is joining the show after she wraps up the Gavin Creel musical."

NO FREAKIN’ WAY!!!! Her voice is incredible!"

Have zero interest in MJ but have a lot of interest in Sasha Allen!

Sasha (playing Katherine) will be in the show til March. She’s also expecting her third child.

From what I recall, Katherine has a duet with Michael and then she comes back at the end for an ensemble number.

My assumption about this release is that the estate is starting to drum up interest with the new biopic coming later this fall.

silent said: "Sasha Allen is joining the show after she wraps up the Gavin Creel musical."

This made me incredibly sad. Sigh. Miss you, Gavin.

This musical is awesome, what an incredible success story.

Updated On: 7/8/25 at 12:26 PM

Michael Jackson Biopic Reveals First Footage

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/michael-jackson-biopic-trailer-first-footage-1236168488

I imagine this movie will run into a lot of the same problems as MJ in terms of placating the estate by avoiding anything that makes Michael look too bad, especially considering they had to reshoot the entire third act because of legal issues regarding its portrayal of the abuse allegations.

But at least this one looks like it'll have more substantial supporting players to give the movie more life. Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson looks like he's going to be a highlight.

And this just in...

'The Trial': Michael Jackson Channel 4 Doc Airs Remarks About Children

https://deadline.com/2026/02/michael-jackson-the-trial-doc-remarks-children-2005-1236705838/