On June 25, 2009, the Lyric Theatre in London had been preparing a tribute to Michael Jackson – who was set to perform 50 shows that summer – when the world first got news that the King of Pop had passed away. The show, Thriller Live, was a two-and-a-half-hour spectacle following MJ from J5 to record-breaking Thriller. Nearly 15 years later, Lynn Nottage penned the book that would become MJ The Musical, and award-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon gave the words direction and dance. The show has gone on to win four Tony Awards, including Best Actor in a Musical for Myles Frost, and Best Choreographer for Wheeldon. – Cy White
Oct. 8-13
