MJ the Musical, Broadway Play About Michael Jackson Coming to the Saenger Theater November 1

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1111 Canal Street, New Orleans

Michael Jackson fans get a rare look at the creative mind of the superstar in MJ the Musical, a brand-new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour.

Elijah Rhea Johnson stars as Michael Jackson with Bane Griffith and Max Chambers alternately playing Little Michael. Created by Tony Award-winning director-choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star.

Part of the Broadway in New Orleans series, MJ the Musical showtimes at the Saenger are:

• Wednesday, November 1, 7:30 PM
• Thursday, November 2, 1:00 PM & 7:30 PM
• Friday, November 3, 8:00 PM
• Saturday, November 4, 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
• Sunday, November 5, 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM
• Tuesday, November 7, 7:30 PM
• Wednesday, November 8, 7:30 PM
• Thursday, November 9, 7:30 PM
• Friday, November 10, 8:00 PM
• Saturday, November 11, 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
• Sunday, November 12, 1:00 PM & 6:30 PM

The musical lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted. Recommended for those ages 8 and up.

Ticket prices begin at $39.