awesome
by Heather T on 2025-01-06National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts - OttawaRating: 5 out of 5This show was awesome. The dancing, singing and the characterization was impressive. I would see it again. Kudos to the actors. Slamming!

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He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry comes to your city in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. 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. It's thrilling sold out crowds on Broadway, in cities across North America, and in London's West End...and now MJ is startin' somethin' in your city as it makes its premiere.
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 Nathanael Wilkerson and Jason Yarcho. Casting by The Telsey Office / Rachel Hoffman, CSA, Lindsay Levine, CSA.
ADVISORY LANGUAGE FOR FAMILIES: MJ is recommended for ages 8 and up. Running time is 2 hours 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission.
This show was awesome. The dancing, singing and the characterization was impressive. I would see it again. Kudos to the actors. Slamming!
Nostalgic masterpiece! Performers were fantastic especially teenage Michael. Would definitely recommend seeing, if you have the opportunity.
MJ Touring was even better than I expected. The dancers were amazing! Music was great!
Unbelievable performance. Incredible talent all around, and the way a very well-known story was portrayed was genius. Thank you!
Saw this show on Thursday night. The show itself was amazing. The singing and dancing was great. However, it was difficult to hear the dialogue at times. Not sure if it was the sound system that was not the best. Other than that, thoroughly enjoyed it!
First of all, the beginning of the show was quite unique for me, with the curtain open and actors coming on stage and doing their socializing and warm ups as spectators were still entering the theatre. I thought it set the casual tone. The singing and dancing were fabulous. The way of telling the story was interesting using the TV crew.
Tickets were expensive, sound wasn’t as good as it could be but MJ’s story and how it’s woven into the music is truly worth seeing. A must for true fans.
Très bien fait. Tellement de détails. De très bons souvenirs. Artistes très bien choisis dans chaque rôle.
The NAC venue is wonderful! This musical included all mile stones of his life and all great tunes that could fit into such a short period of time. Could have enjoyed this for hours more.
This is a well thought out and executed musical of a pivotal time in MJ’s life and career. This is not just an MJ Vegas impersonation show, nor does it fall into the easy path of talking about Thriller. Much more depth, more character and well done use of stage and lighting to create a believable environment . Go see it!
Amazing performance with music that will get you out of your seat and dancing. Would see it again in a heartbeat.
The band was great only outdone by two dancers, the tall blond and the short male. Young MJ was outstanding. Lively show as anticipated.
Excellent dancing and singing! The MJ actors were well versed with MJ's dance moves and singing voices. I was very much enthralled and impressed with the performance. Thank you, NAC, for sponsoring this excellent group of actors and singers in honour of our dearly departed MJ
Everyone was brilliant! Loved every moment! Hanging on the edge of my seat!
Interesting show and take on Michael Jackson. The adult MJ performer was amazing. Would be helpful to have the accompanying music turned down in first half so we could hear and understand the words of the songs.
The talented actors and dancers put on a fabulous show. The lead actor caught Michael brilliantly. He performed using Jackson's breathy voice with rapid cadance. Too bad the sound smothered his dialogue and many of the songs. Good thing we knew some of the lyrics. Our neighbours next to us felt the same way as did the folks in the drink line up at intermission. We saw Frozen last year with the same experience. I wish the NAC could set the standard with the production companies.
Can’t say I’m particularly a Michael Jackson fan, and didn’t know what to expect. Wow! What a professional production, so many musical numbers, dancing, the time flew. Michael was superb.
Excellent performance .my husband said he would see it afain
The whole production was excellent. A very talented cast, expecially the three Michael's who were right on. And the band, the sets and lights were all supurb and flowed well to create an amazing memorial tribute to the King of Pop.
Everything about this show was wonderful. The singing, dancing, sound, everything was brilliant!