
New Michael Jackson Musical Celebrates His Greatness While Mostly Avoiding the Dark Stuff
After a lengthy Covid-related delay, the jukebox bio-musical ‘MJ’ debuted on Broadway Tuesday. Here’s our take on the thrilling, confounding show.

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After a lengthy Covid-related delay, the jukebox bio-musical ‘MJ’ debuted on Broadway Tuesday. Here’s our take on the thrilling, confounding show.

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