MJ – The Musical at Uihlein Hall

New York, New York is ready to be the hottest musical of 2025! This fresh storyline, music, and choreographies will certainly astound the audience as it reaches North America this spring! Set in the 1940s in the aftermath of the closure of the war, New York was on the verge of a total rebuilding, but first, individuals must gather and work together to restore the big apple to its past glory. Meanwhile, two ambitious musicians fall in love amidst the blossoming jazz scene! New York, New York recently made headlines after earning nine Tony Award nominations, among them Best Musical! In the end, the show’s remarkable set design by the esteemed Beowulf Boritt won the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design in a Musical. The creative team also includes Broadway legends John Kander and Fred Ebb for music and lyrics, while the original story was written by esteemed writers David Thompson and Sharon Washington.

Viewers can eagerly anticipate a sentimental trip as the story takes you decades into the past! New York literally looks like a huge construction site, with gargantuan steel being lifted meters into the air to create the remarkable structures that rise over the city now. While New York is experiencing rebuilding, the rise of jazz has also taken over the city. Promising music artists Jimmy Doyle and Francine Evans end up falling in love. Will their love succeed in the intensely volatile setting of New York life? Find out when you attend New York, New York at the Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts on Wednesday 28th May 2025!

As expected, the musical received rave reviews from fans and critics! With a gifted creative team and an extraordinary cast, high praise is unavoidable! The New York Theater wrote a amazing review applauding the musical’s remarkable set design, calling it “first-rate.” Meanwhile, the review didn't fail to admire some commendation for the cast as well as the dance routines. “Even when the cast isn’t literally dancing, she suggests the bustle, hustle, and swirl of New York humanity with little wordless vignettes and in other clever ways, working in tandem with the breathtaking scenery.”

For viewers who long for a happy ending, the musical will not fail. According to The Village Voice, the show sets a “fairy tale tone.” The critic also observes that New York, New York resembles a “love letter to New York City and all its possibilities.” The review noted that despite having a typical love story, New York, New York “actually adds up to satisfying entertainment. The streets of Manhattan come alive with strutting and spinning residents — but it also makes time for the human element.”

Experience the brand-new musical New York, New York this spring at the Uihlein Hall at Marcus Center For The Performing Arts! The state-of-the-art theater offers excellent facilities, plush seating, and a top-tier sound and light system! Secure your tickets to the showing on Wednesday 28th May 2025 by clicking on the Get Tickets link!