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Ticketing Info

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The Neil Simon Theatre box office is open Monday – Saturday: 10:00am – 8:00pm and Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm.

Be sure to buy tickets from our official ticketing representatives to avoid overpriced or counterfeit tickets. Check for Premium tickets online at BroadwayDirect.com or at the Neil Simon Theatre box office.

To buy tickets online, please visit our Tickets page or at BroadwayDirect.com. You can also buy tickets in person at the Neil Simon Theatre box office. The box office is open Monday – Saturday: 10:00am – 8:00pm.

For information about groups of 10 or more persons, or to purchase tickets, contact Groups Sales Box Office at Broadway Inbound, click here.

A limited number of tickets will be sold to winners of the Official Digital Lottery. Seats are $49 each and will be assigned at the discretion of the Box Office and cannot be transferred to other people or performances. PLEASE NOTE: Lottery seats may be partial view. All lottery prices include a $2.00 facility fee. A $5.00 handling fee is included in the price displayed.
Additionally, in the case of a sold out performance, Standing Room tickets will be sold 2 hours prior to the performance.

Venue Info

The following policies apply to guests who wish to enter the Neil Simon Theatre or any of the NYC theatres owned and/or operated by the Nederlander Organization, Inc.

  • Until further notice, masks are optional but strongly encouraged for all guests. Read More
  • We ask that all ticket holders download New York State’s contact tracing app COVID Alert NY. Read More
  • An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any place where people gather. By entering the theatre, you agree to assume this risk. Read More
  • Ticket refunds and exchanges are no longer being offered, effective May 1, 2022. Read More

For more information about our COVID-19 health and safety protocols, click here.

Infrared headsets for sound augmentation are available at the theatre, free of charge. Photo identification is required as a deposit. For patrons with a tele coil, this theatre is equipped with an induction loop. Please set your device to “T”.

To read more about the Neil Simon Theatre’s accessibility, click here.

Although animals are not permitted in the theatre, an exception is made for guide dogs and service animals. Please inform your ticket sales representative if any accommodations are required.

To read more about the Neil Simon Theatre’s accessibility, click here.

The Neil Simon Theatre is committed to the needs of patrons with disabilities. Accessible seating is available for this performance as indicated on the seating map.

All accessible seating locations may be purchased online, pending availability. If you do not see accessible seats available for a selected performance, it means that performance is sold out of accessible tickets and you should try selecting a different performance.

Wheelchair locations are available in the orchestra section of the theatre (pending availability). You may purchase one wheelchair and three companion seats per order if available.

To read more about the Neil Simon Theatre’s accessibility, click here.

Did you lose an item at the Neil Simon Theatre? You’ve come to the right place to start looking.

To fill out our Lost & Found form, click here.

A member of our customer service team will be in touch with an update.

For the protection of our patrons, theatre managers and private security personnel are on duty during all performances.

To read more about the Neil Simon Theatre’s patron services, click here.

There is no dress code at the theatre. For all performances, attire should be comfortable and appropriate for the occasion. The theatre is air-conditioned during the summer months.

General Show Info

MJ is playing at the Neil Simon Theatre, located at 250 West 52nd Street New York, NY.

If you purchased your tickets through BroadwayDirect, you will be emailed a suggested arrival time based on your seating location. Generally speaking, the theatre opens 45 minutes before the show begins. Due to security checks, including proof of vaccination and/or negative COVID-19 test, please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your performance’s start time.

The runtime is 2:30, including a 15 minute intermission.

The role of MJ is currently played by Elijah Rhea Johnson. You can review the full cast on our cast page, here.

MJ opened on Broadway on February 1st, 2022.

MJ is recommended for ages 8 and up. Children under the age of 5 are not permitted in the theatre.

Photography, video and sound recordings of any kind are strictly prohibited during the performance.

The MJ Original Broadway Cast Recording is now available! There are several places for you to purchase a copy, download or stream the album.

Purchase a CD from our Online Store

Purchase a CD, Download or Stream from Amazon

Download from iTunes

Stream on Spotify

Show merchandise is sold in person at the Neil Simon Theatre and is also available at the online shop.

Please fill out this form to submit all press inquiries regarding MJ the Musical.