MJ The Musical vs Hadestown
Which Broadway show should you see? Compare CriticScore ratings, runtime, prices, and more.
Which Show Should You See?
Based on CriticScore: Hadestown has a higher critic rating (83 vs 67).
Audiences say: MJ The Musical earns an A- (Liking It), while Hadestown gets an A+ (Loving It).
Bringing kids? MJ The Musical is recommended for Ages 8+, while Hadestown is Ages 10+.
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Dazzling choreography and electrifying performances thrill, but this estate-approved musical sidesteps controversy, delivering a slick, superficial celebration that prioritizes spectacle over substance in exploring Jackson's complex legacy.
Critics hail this folk-opera retelling of the Orpheus myth as a stunning, inventive triumph with gorgeous music and visionary staging, though a few find it emotionally distant. Mitchell's score and Chavkin's direction earn widespread praise.