Is the Musical Progressive?
For all its faults, the form (and its fans) can’t help but stand up and sing for the underdog, for the awakened conscience, for moments of joyful liberation.
All Stories About Michael R. Jackson
‘A Strange Loop’ Takes a Victory Lap That Was Years in the Making
When he put ‘Broadway’ in a song lyric, Michael R. Jackson was unwittingly naming the destination, and the destiny, for his unapologetically Black and queer musical, which won the Best Musical Tony last night.
12 Days in May: A Hermitage Diary
My time at this storied Florida retreat was both relaxing and productive—and I was ready for the bugs this time.
Nathan Alan Davis, Michael R. Jackson Among 2021 Windham-Campbell Prize Honorees
The annual award honors English-language writers from all over the world who are at any stage of their careers.
Fred Ebb Foundation Announces 2020 Winners
The songwriting team Ben Bonnema & Christopher Staskel and Michael R. Jackson are this year’s recipients.
Williamstown Theatre Festival Names Artists-in-Residence, Fellows
The artists-in-residence will make their way to Massachusetts, while the fellows will work from New York City.
Michael R. Jackson Wins Frederick Loewe Award
The Dramatists Guild of America recognizes the composer for his score of ‘A Strange Loop.’
‘A Strange Loop’ Wins Lambda Literary Award
Finalists for the LGBTQ drama award include ‘The Amateurs’ by Jordan Harrison and ‘Dr. Ride’s American Beach House’ by Liza Birkenmeier.
‘A Strange Loop’ Wins Best New Musical at Off Broadway Alliance Awards
Aaron Posner’s ‘Life Sucks’ wins for best new play, and Mark Blum, Wynn Handman, and Julia Miles join the Hall of Fame.
Michael R. Jackson Wins 2019 Hull-Warriner Award
Playwrights in the Dramatists Guild of America Council recognize Jackson’s musical ‘A Strange Loop.’
