MJ The Musical take the bet. The musical which retraces the career of American singer, composer and dancer Michael Jackson has won ten nominations for the Tony Awards – an American ceremony which rewards the best in Broadway theater and musical comedy.
The ceremony will be held on June 12 at Radio City Music Hall in New York.
Leading nominations
MJ The Musical is adapted from the book by Lynn Nottage, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning writer. Unveiled on the Broadway stage in 2021, this musical depicts the life of Michael Jackson through 25 of his greatest hits such as Beat It or Smooth Criminal.
Nominated for the award for best actor in a musical, Myles Frost embodies the famous “King of the Pop”. Director and choreographer Christopher Wheeldon is also nominated in the prestigious “Best Musical” category.
Other Tony Award favorites include A Strange Loopthe Pulitzer Prize-winning musical by Michael R. Jackson, in first place with 11 nominations, but also Paradise Square, designed by Larry Kirwan, on par with MJ The Musical with 10 nominations.
Original article published on BFMTV.com
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