Singapore, get ready for a blast from the past: the four-time Tony Award-winning production “MJ The Michael Jackson Musical” will take over Marina Bay Sands’ Sands Theatre for a limited run starting August 2027. The show, which has already captivated more than eight million people worldwide, transports audiences back to 1992, offering an intimate look inside the King of Pop’s creative process as he prepared for his groundbreaking Dangerous World Tour.
Rather than a straightforward greatest-hits revue, the musical follows Jackson through rehearsals for the ambitious 1992 tour, with an MTV journalist granted unusual behind-the-scenes access. It’s a narrative device that peels back the curtain on how Jackson transformed his bold ideas into one of pop music’s most legendary live spectacles. The score features more than 25 of his biggest hits, including “Beat It,” “Smooth Criminal,” “Man in the Mirror” and, of course, “Thriller.”
Directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon OBE, the production has earned its accolades—four Tony Awards, including Best Choreography—and has toured Broadway, London’s West End, Hamburg, Australia and across the United States. For Singapore, the show carries a special resonance: Jackson himself performed two sold-out concerts here during that very Dangerous World Tour in 1993. Nearly 35 years later, the musical returns to the city with that iconic era at its heart.
How to get tickets
Demand is expected to be high, so planning ahead is key. An official waitlist is open now via Base Asia, and signing up by September 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM grants early access before the general public. Priority access and early-bird discounts end on October 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Ticket sales timeline:
- September 28, 2026, 3:00 PM: UOB Priority Access via Klook
- September 29, 2026, 10:00 AM: Waitlist Subscribers Priority Access and UOB pre-sale via Marina Bay Sands, Sistic and Klook. Waitlist subscribers get 20 percent off all categories and performances, and 15 percent off selected categories
- September 30, 2026, 10:00 AM: Public on-sale begins, with early-bird discounts of 20 percent off all categories and 10 percent off selected categories
The broader impact
For Singapore’s live-entertainment scene, landing a global theatrical phenomenon like this underscores the city’s growing reputation as a must-visit stop for major Broadway and West End transfers. The show’s arrival also taps into a wave of nostalgia-driven pop culture offerings, from concert films to immersive exhibitions, that continue to draw audiences decades after Jackson’s peak. For fans, it’s a rare chance to witness the artistry behind the legend—and to hear those timeless hits live on stage.
For more information or to join the waitlist, visit Base Asia’s official page.