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He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Knoxville in MJ: THE MUSICAL, 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: THE MUSICAL 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, London's West End, and Hamburg, Germany... and now MJ: THE MUSICAL is startin' somethin' in East Tennessee as it makes its premiere at the Tennessee Theatre in January of 2026!