( ENSPIRE Entertainment ) 40th Anniversary of “Thriller” with Surprise Guest Ola Ray
ENSPIRE Contributor: Gabrielle Maya
Broadway musical “MJ” celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the iconic music video “Thriller” with a never before seen performance of the dance on stage. On Halloween, this final performance of “Thriller” was an exclusive look with new costumes, lighting, and projection. This broadway sensation was the Tony Award-winning production of the year and shattered House Record for the 8th time at the Neil Simon Theatre.
Tony Award-winner choreographer and director Christopher Wheeldon created this fantastic performance and show. Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage wrote a book for this play. “MJ” is the winner of four 2022 Tony Awards, including Best Leading Actor in a Musical (Myles Frost) and Best Choreography.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 31: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) (L-R) Tavon Olds-Sample, Myles Frost and Christian Wilson during the one-time only special “Thriller” curtain call at the 2022 Halloween performance of the hit Michael Jackson musical “MJ” on Broadway at The Neil Simon Theater on October 31, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/WireImage)
Photo credit: Bruce Glikas
social media credit is @bruglikas /@broadwaybruce_ @mjthemusical
To celebrate this occasion besides members dressing as “MJ”, Ola Ray, the original co-star of the iconic “Thriller” music video, came to the performance.
For those who have been fans of Michael Jackson, this musical is a reminder of him and what he has accomplished in the music industry. For more amazing musicals or “MJ” tickets are available at the Neil Simon box office and at www.ticketmaster.com. NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 31: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) (L-R) Walter Rusell III, Tavon Olds-Sample, Myles Frost, Christian Wilson and Corey J during the one-time only special “Thriller” curtain call at the 2022 Halloween performance of the hit Michael Jackson musical “MJ” on Broadway at The Neil Simon Theater on October 31, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/WireImage)
Photo credit: Bruce Glikas
social media credit is @bruglikas /@broadwaybruce_ @mjthemusical
