MJ – The Musical at Murat Theatre

New York, New York is ready to emerge the hottest musical of 2026! This new storyline, music, and choreographies will certainly wow the audience as it arrives North America this winter! Set in the 1940s in the aftermath of the closure of the war, New York was on the brink of a total redevelopment, but first, people must gather and work together to restore the big apple to its former glory. Meanwhile, two ambitious musicians develop feelings for one another amidst the blossoming jazz scene! New York, New York lately made headlines after receiving nine Tony Award nominations, which includes Best Musical! In the end, the show’s impressive set design by the distinguished Beowulf Boritt won the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design in a Musical. The creative team also comprises 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 expect a retro trip as the story takes you years into the past! New York truly looks like a massive construction site, with huge steel being lifted meters into the air to create the impressive structures that soar over the city now. While New York is undergoing rebuilding, the rise of jazz has also dominated the city. Promising music artists Jimmy Doyle and Francine Evans find themselves falling for each other. Will their love succeed in the highly volatile setting of New York life? Find out when you attend New York, New York at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre on Friday 16th January 2026!

As expected, the musical received rave reviews from fans and critics! With a gifted creative team and an outstanding cast, great acclaim is inevitable! The New York Theater wrote a fantastic review praising the musical’s outstanding set design, calling it “first-rate.” Meanwhile, the review didn't neglect to acknowledge some accolade for the cast as well as the choreographies. “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 crave a happy ending, the musical will not disappoint. According to The Village Voice, the show sets a “fairy tale tone.” The critic also observes that New York, New York seems like a “love letter to New York City and all its possibilities.” The review noted that despite having a conventional 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 innovative musical New York, New York this winter at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre! 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 Friday 16th January 2026 by clicking on the Get Tickets link!