The wait is almost over for Japanese fans of Michael Jackson as MJ The Michael Jackson Musical has released full details of its long-awaited Japanese production, including the performance schedule and ticket information.
Japan will be the launch point for the International Asian Tour of the four-time Tony Award-winning musical, with the production arriving at Tokyu Theatre Orb in Tokyo in January 2027.
The Tokyo engagement will run from January 28 through March 14, 2027, with a total of 53 performances, including preview performances from January 28 through February 3.
Following the previews, the official opening run will begin on February 4 and continue through March 14.
The production will be performed in English with a live orchestra, with Japanese subtitles provided for the dialogue. The Japanese production is being presented by the Kinoshita Group, TBS, DISK GARAGE and Lawson Ticket, with the Kinoshita Group responsible for the production and bringing the show to Japan.
The venue will be Tokyu Theatre Orb, located on the 11th floor of Shibuya Hikarie in the heart of Tokyo. The theatre is directly connected to Shibuya Station, making it easily accessible by JR, Keio Inokashira Line, Tokyo Metro and Tokyu railway services.
TICKETS NOW ANNOUNCED
Japanese fans will have several ticket categories to choose from, with all seats reserved.
Premium Seat with special benefits: ¥38,000
SS Seat: ¥25,000
S Seat: ¥19,800
A Seat: ¥16,800
B Seat: ¥12,800
All prices include tax.
The Premium Seat will also include special merchandise, although details of the exclusive goods will be announced at a later date.
The fastest ticket pre-sale will begin on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 12:00 noon through the official ticketing arrangements. General ticket sales are scheduled to begin on Sunday, November 15 at 10:00am.
Tickets are limited to six per transaction, while commercial purchases and ticket reselling are strictly prohibited.
Preschool children will not be admitted, and every audience member requires their own ticket.
TOKYO IS ONLY THE BEGINNING
While Japan represents the first stop, the Tokyo engagement is only the beginning of the International Asian Tour.
The official Asian Tour website has already announced Singapore as the next confirmed destination, with performances scheduled to begin in August 2027.
More cities and dates are expected to be announced as the tour develops.
This makes the Tokyo production particularly significant for Michael Jackson fans across Asia. The musical is not simply making its Japanese debut — Tokyo will officially launch the wider Asian tour.
For fans who have watched performances from Broadway, London, Hamburg, Australia and elsewhere around the world, seeing MJ The Michael Jackson Musical finally arrive in Japan is another major milestone for the production.
And with 53 performances scheduled in Tokyo alone, there will be plenty of opportunities for Japanese fans to experience the show for themselves.
The stage is set.
Tokyo is ready.
MJ The Michael Jackson Musical is coming to Japan.
And the International Asian Tour is about to begin.
