MJ was originally set to do Broadway previews on July 6, 2020 with an opening night of August 13th but due to the pandemic, it was shut down. Let me tell you, I was PISSED!!! Three years ago, I had the chance to see the "Thriller" show with some of my best friends in London and we STILL talk about it!!! Performances will now begin on December 6, 2021, with an official opening night date of February 1, 2022. Tony Award nominee Ephraim Sykes will play Michael Jackson. The musical is not expected to focus on Michael Jackson's personal life or controversies but focus on his preparation and collaboration for the 1992 Dangerous Tour.