MJ

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Schenectady as MJ, the multi Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. 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, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. MJ is startin’ somethin’ as it makes its Schenectady premiere at Proctors in December 2024. The MJ creative team features Scenic Design by two-time Tony and Emmy Award winner Derek McLane, Lighting Design by seven-time Tony Award winner Natasha Katz, Costume Design by Tony and Emmy Award winner Paul Tazewell, Sound Design by Tony Award winner Gareth Owen, Projection Design by two-time Tony Award nominee Peter Nigrini, and Hair & Wig Design by two-time Emmy Award nominee Charles G. LaPointe. The creative team also features Musical Supervision by Tony Award nominee David Holcenberg, Orchestrations and Arrangements by David Holcenberg and Tony Award winner Jason Michael Webb, and Music Direction by Victor Simonson.  Casting by The Telsey Office / Rachel Hoffman, CSA, Lindsay Levine, CSA. MJ is recommended for ages 8 and up. Running time is 2 hours 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. Don’t forget to join us for a TheatreTalk! TheatreTalks are FREE with your ticket. All talks will follow the Thursday matinee performance at approximately 4 p.m. in the GE Theatre, unless specified otherwise. Check out the full schedule of TheatreTalks here.  If you have a group of 10* or more, you can save on ticket prices!  Contact Group Sales at (518) 382-3884 ext. 139 or send an email to groupsales@proctorscollaborative.org for more information.  *Some exclusions apply to Group Sales  

Running time is 2 hours 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission.

Act 1 – 1 hour 10 mins

Intermission – 15 mins

Act 2 – 1 hour 5 mins

MJ is recommended for ages 8 and up.

This show includes theatrical haze and fog as well as a significant amount of strobing effects.