MJ The Musical officially opening on Broadway Summer 2020- Page 4
MJ The Musical officially opening on Broadway Summer 2020
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
MJ The Musical #75
Posted: 2/2/26 at 12:31pm
quizking101 said: "Colman Domingo is coming for his Oscar nomination. I heard him channeling some of his “Mister” (from TCP) in there and gave me a little chill.
He will be fantastic, looking forward to this one.
MJ The Musical #76
Posted: 2/2/26 at 11:10pm
Congrats on the show's 4 year anniversary.
I was at the second preview. I walked out glad I grabbed a ticket when I did because it had "hit" written all over it. IMO
MJ The Musical #77
Posted: 2/2/26 at 11:31pm
Lord Jesus. Here we go...again. Those comments mentioned in the article don't mean anything happened but I bet this show is going to do its best to twist them around to stir things up again.
MJ The Musical #78
Posted: 4/7/26 at 11:27am
Inside Michael Movie Reshoots and Removing Child Abuse Allegations
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/michael-movie-reshoots-removing-child-abuse-allegations-1236710221/
MJ The Musical #79
Posted: 4/14/26 at 4:25pm
The Rise and Fall and Rise of Michael Jackson
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/magazine/michael-jackson-biopic-estate.html?unlocked_article_code=1.a1A.GN-2.smJt3OzrRvux&smid=nytcore-android-share
MJ The Musical #80
Posted: 4/14/26 at 5:40pm
MezzA101 said: "The Rise and Fall and Rise of Michael Jackson
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/magazine/michael-jackson-biopic-estate.html?unlocked_article_code=1.a1A.GN-2.smJt3OzrRvux&smid=nytcore-android-share"
So it looks like the movie is doing the same and covering his life before the allegations became public.
Don't know if it is still in the show, I saw the second preview, but there was a quick "reference" as to what was to come. Can't remember the exact dialogue but something about a kid and his mom waiting for him, I think. A few people around me murmured.
MJ The Musical #81
Posted: 4/21/26 at 9:55am
'Michael' Review: The Thrill Isn't Gone
https://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/michael-review-michael-jackson-colman-domingo-antoine-fuqua-1236723755
MJ The Musical #82
Posted: 4/21/26 at 10:56am
MezzA101 said: "'Michael' Review: The Thrill Isn't Gone
https://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/michael-review-michael-jackson-colman-domingo-antoine-fuqua-1236723755"
It's not getting good reviews elsewhere. Rotten Tomatos has it at 30% so far. I still plan to see it.
MJ The Musical #83
Posted: 4/24/26 at 7:14am
They Were Michael Jackson’s ‘Second Family.’ Now They Say He Abused Them.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/arts/music/they-were-michael-jacksons-second-family-now-they-say-he-abused-them.html?unlocked_article_code=1.dVA.I7fA.vIyvg2TQkXVF&smid=nytcore-android-share
MJ The Musical #84
Posted: 4/24/26 at 1:21pm
'Michael' Makes $12.6 Million in Previews, Biggest of Year
https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/box-office-michael-biopic-previews-biggest-year-1236728765/
MJ The Musical #85
Posted: 4/24/26 at 2:00pm
It's baffling to me that we've apparently decided, as a society, that he didn't do it after all.
MJ The Musical #86
Posted: 4/24/26 at 2:17pm
Charley Kringas Inc said: "It's baffling to me that we've apparently decided, as a society, that he didn't do it after all."
"We"?
MJ The Musical #87
Posted: 4/24/26 at 4:29pm
Charley Kringas Inc said: "It's baffling to me that we've apparently decided, as a society, that he didn't do it after all."
Which has nothing to do with the storylines of the musical or movie being discussed. So why even bring it up again?
MJ The Musical #88
Posted: 4/24/26 at 5:49pm
Michael Jackson Estate Faces Sexual Abuse Allegations From 4 Siblings
https://variety.com/2026/music/news/michael-jackson-lawsuit-sexual-abuse-cascio-brainwash-1236730000
MJ The Musical #89
Posted: 4/24/26 at 6:01pm
MezzA101 said: "Michael Jackson Estate Faces Sexual Abuse Allegations From 4 Siblings
https://variety.com/2026/music/news/michael-jackson-lawsuit-sexual-abuse-cascio-brainwash-1236730000"
Which, again, has nothing to do with the storyline of the movie or musical being discussed. Start an off-topic thread and go "discuss it there".
MJ The Musical #90
Posted: 4/24/26 at 6:58pm
It’s a pity the Trump Kennedy Center closed before this musical could take up a permanent residency there.
MJ The Musical #91
Posted: 4/26/26 at 4:41pm
Michael Jackson’s Music Was Too Big to Be Canceled
(NYT front page today)
A Broadway musical, “MJ,” once thought to be endangered by HBO’s two-part documentary, “Leaving Neverland,” has instead proved a sustained hit, selling 2.3 million tickets worth $328 million since it started performances in late 2021, according to the Broadway League.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/25/arts/music/michael-jackson-canceled-streaming-movie.html?unlocked_article_code=1.d1A.iekr.Zxc-Q155QCVT&smid=nytcore-android-share
MJ The Musical #92
Posted: 4/26/26 at 8:39pm
People can complain all they want about the show and the movie, but it is quite obvious that his name and music still sell.
And there isn't a thing all of these people bringing it all up again can do about it. Just suck it up and realize these two pieces do not cover that part of his life. And the creatives were under NO obligation to include it when it hadn't happened up to the point in his life they chose to present. God knows there are enough shows out there that have covered it exclusively. Go watch those. There was more to his life. As a fan from childhood I am glad they are covering this part of his life in the show and the movie. There was a lot going on with him professionally between "BAD" and "DANGEROUS" that us fans were invested in and wondering how it would turn out. JMO
MJ The Musical #93
Posted: 4/26/26 at 9:41pm
His name and music must mean a lot to people since they completely ignore the fact they are celebrating the life of a pedophile.
MJ The Musical #94
Posted: 4/27/26 at 5:20am
‘Michael’ Shakes Off Bad Reviews to Become a Box Office Juggernaut
Lionsgate said on Sunday that the Michael Jackson biopic would collect roughly $217 million over its first few days in theaters.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/25/business/media/box-office-michael.html?unlocked_article_code=1.eFA.O5W7.8tsiHi24IpNy&smid=url-share
MJ The Musical #95
Posted: 4/27/26 at 5:55am
uncageg said: "People can complain all they want about the show and the movie, but it is quite obvious that his name and music still sell.
And there isn't a thing all of these people bringing it all up again can do about it. Just suck it up and realize these two pieces do not cover that part of his life. And the creatives were under NO obligation to include it when it hadn't happened up to the point in his life they chose to present.God knows there are enough shows out there that have covered it exclusively. Go watch those. There was more to his life. As a fan from childhood I am glad they are covering this part of his life in the show and the movie. There was a lot going on with him professionally between "BAD" and "DANGEROUS" that us fans were invested in and wondering how it would turn out. JMO"
Omg just go celebrate your favorite pedophile in peace nobody needs to hear your weird justifications.
MJ The Musical #96
Posted: 4/27/26 at 6:54am
Uncageg fighting for their life in this thread. if you’re so convinced the allegations are irrelevant, why are you spending your time here and not idk seeing the movie or listening to his music?
What’s the saying? A hit dog will holler. And babe, you’re YELLING.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
MJ The Musical #97
Posted: 4/27/26 at 6:56am
George in DC said: "His name and music must mean a lot to people since they completely ignore the fact they are celebrating the life of a pedophile."
Alleged. He was not convicted. You can think what you want, but as a victim of child sex abuse who went thru the legal process with my family and another victim from school, I think that these things matter.
MJ The Musical #98
Posted: 4/27/26 at 11:36am
uncageg said: "Just suck it up and realize these two pieces do not cover that part of his life. And the creatives were under NO obligation to include it when it hadn't happened up to the point in his life they chose to present.God knows there are enough shows out there that have covered it exclusively. Go watch those. There was more to his life. As a fan from childhood I am glad they are covering this part of his life in the show and the movie. There was a lot going on with him professionally between "BAD" and "DANGEROUS" that us fans were invested in and wondering how it would turn out. JMO"
I respect your opinion, but for some of us, this approach to telling the story of Michael Jackson is sort of like making a movie about Harvey Weinstein's success as a producer without addressing the fact that he was a serial rapist.
MJ The Musical #99
Posted: 4/27/26 at 12:40pm
kdogg36 said: "I respect your opinion, but for some of us, this approach to telling the story of Michael Jackson is sort of like making a movie about Harvey Weinstein's success as a producer without addressing the fact that he was a serial rapist."
Well put. And let's not forget the person in the WH was found by a jury to have assaulted someone, and folks still stay alleged. Folks will defend who they want to defend, regardless.
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