Washington D.C., Oct. 11 -- : Mark your calendars to catch a musical based on the life of late pop icon Michael Jackson in summer next year.

Named 'MJ', the musical depicting Jackson's life and career will open on Broadway at Neil Simon Theatre next year with preview performances starting July 6, before the official debut scheduled for August 13, reported Variety.

Featuring songs like 'Beat It', 'Billie Jean', 'The Way You Make Me Feel', the stage show was earlier named 'Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough', however, it underwent a name change recently and was titled 'MJ'.

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