'MJ the Musical' will soon be back downtown Chicago to launch first national tour

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Michael Jackson's music will soon be blasting at the Nederlander Theatre.

"MJ the Musical" is back in Chicago to launch the first national tour.

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"MJ" primarily looks at Jackson, when he was creating the "Dangerous Tour" in the early 1990s.

The musical opens next week.

Brandon Lee Harris is from Chicago; he plays Jackson.

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Devin Bowles plays Joe Jackson.

They joined ABC7 Chicago Wednesday to talk about it.

The show opens at the Nederlander Aug. 12, and runs through the Aug. 24.

Tickets start at $48, and it's recommended for ages 8 and over.

Visit www.broadwayinchicago.com for more information on the show.