Roman Banks as ‘MJ’ and the cast of the MJ First National Tour. Photo by Matthew Murphy, MurphyMade

You might know Michael Jackson’s music, but do you know the answers to these questions about MJ The Musical? Test your knowledge!

QUESTIONS:

1. How many Michael Jackson songs are featured in the show?

2. MJ takes place during rehearsals for Michael’s Dangerous World Tour, which included how many dates?

3. How many 2022 Tony nominations did MJ receive?

4. MJ’s Christopher Wheeldon won a 2022 Tony Award® in which category?

5. MJ creative team members Rich + Tone Talauega worked with Michael Jackson doing what?

6. MJ’s Lynn Nottage was nominated for two 2022 Tony Awards® including Best Book of a Musical for MJ and what other category?

7. BONUS QUESTION: How many plays by Lynn Nottage have been previously produced by the Denver Center Theatre Company?

ANSWER KEY:

1. 25

2. 69 shows played across 3 continents

3. 10

4. Best Choreography

5. They worked as back-up dancers on the HIStory World Tour and on other projects; Co-Choreographers on “Ghost” and “You Rock My World”

6. Best Play – Clyde’s

7. 3 – Clyde’s, Sweat, and Ruined