MJ The Michael Jackson Musical will open at Singapore’s Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, in August 2027 for a limited season. Original Broadway producers Lia Vollack and John Branca announced the engagement alongside Michael Cassel Group and Base Entertainment Asia.
The musical, which recently concluded its Australian national tour run by Michael Cassel Group, takes audiences into rehearsals for Jackson’s Dangerous World Tour in 1992. An MTV journalist’s access to the rehearsal room provides the framework for a story exploring his creative process, collaborations and earlier moments in his artistic career. The Singapore season also brings the musical to a city Jackson visited during the Dangerous World Tour, when he performed two sold-out concerts there in 1993.
Director and choreographer Christopher Wheeldon OBE said the production explores the artistry behind Jackson’s songs and movement through a particular moment in his career:
Michael Jackson transformed the relationship between music and movement in a way few artists ever have. With MJ, we wanted to honour not only the songs audiences know and love, but also the artistry, innovation and creative spirit behind them. The production brings to life a pivotal moment in Michael’s career and celebrates the enduring impact of his work on generations of artists and audiences.
Chantal Prudhomme, presenter and Chief Executive Officer of Base Entertainment Asia, said the Singapore season could connect with both audiences who saw Jackson perform and those encountering his music through theatre:
Michael Jackson has been part of the soundtrack of so many of our lives, and bringing MJ THE MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL to Singapore is a real thrill. For those who had the chance to see him perform, there is something nostalgic about seeing his music and signature choreography brought to life on stage again. For those who never had that opportunity, this is perhaps the closest they will come to experiencing the energy and magic of Michael Jackson live, while also being taken through the story of the man himself. That combination makes MJ a remarkable piece of musical theatre, with something to connect with across generations.
