MJ The Musical (West End) London Reviews and Tickets

94%

(616 Ratings)

Positive

96%

Mixed

Negative

Members say

Entertaining, Absorbing, Great singing, Delightful, Clever

About the Show

Four-time Tony Award-winning musical about the life of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

Centred around the making of the Dangerous World Tour in 1992, 'MJ the Musical' offers a rare look at the mind and spirit of Michael Jackson, that catapulted him into legendary status.

This jukebox musical about the King of Pop transfers to the West End from Broadway, with a score featuring 25 of Jackson's best-selling hits, including 'Beat It,' 'Billie Jean,' and 'Thriller.'

Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage pens the book for this musical, with direction & choreography by Olivier Award-winner Christopher Wheeldon.

This production is recommended for ages 8+.

Show-Score Member Reviews (76)

100

Great staging, Precise & slick, Musical bio, Fantastic lead, cast & ensemble, Beloved music

See it if you enjoy complex musical biographies performed with beauty & integrity. The dancing moves/steps are precision timing.

Don't see it if pop musical bios are not your preferred choice of show.

Entertaining, Great staging, Great singing, Absorbing

See it if want to see an amazing jukebox musical or you are are a fan of MJ.

Don't see it if you don't like Michael Jackson's music or if you expect the musical to also highlight the many controversies of his life. Read more

Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining

See it if -

Don't see it if -

Great acting, Uneven, Great singing, Entertaining, Ambitious

See it if you want to experience the Tony-winning star turn from Myles Frost. You will very much feel like you are watching Michael Jackson himself.

Don't see it if if you need the narrative to be told in a highly compelling way. It isn’t, but the musical numbers provide plenty to entertain. Read more

Entertaining, Dance, Vocals

See it if You're a Michael Jackson fan and you want to hear some of his best songs with a great cast and live band!

Don't see it if You are expecting a story covering the whole of MJ's life, this story stops in the 1990s.

Indulgent, Great music, Great dancing, Disappointing, Cliched

See it if You are a mega fan of MJ, the dancing and the music is amazing but the book is very weak.

Don't see it if You are expecting a strong Jukebox musical or a clever piece of musical theatre or aren’t a fan of MJ. It’s a tribute show on steroids!

Flat, Choppy, Overrated, Disappointing, Great choreography

See it if you want to see a show about Michael Jackson and don't mind that the emphasis is not on the music. Great choreography and band.

Don't see it if it will frustrate you that less than 50% of the songs are by Michael Jackson and that for many of those you will only hear snatches, Read more