Playwright Michael R. Jackson on Broadway's 'A Strange Loop'

The musical nominated for 11 Tony Awards features an unlikely protagonist: A young, queer Black man working as an usher in a Broadway theater, writing a musical about a young, queer Black man working as an usher in a Broadway theater. The show's writer and composer, Michael R. Jackson, talks with correspondent Rita Braver about mining his own life for a tale of change and self-acceptance.

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[KathyGarfield]

I met Michael R. Jackson ten years ago when I was living in NYC and he was so kind, funny and interested in others. I have so much admiration and respect for him and am so happy for his success.

[maryannkochanski]

What a great show and I really like it. Congratulations to Michael R Jackson.

[madad]

This was the greatest thing I've seen in so, so many years. Truly a must-see.

[LloydAntonyLB]

I saw this last night in Los Angeles. I didn’t expect to cry so much ❤

[mililaniman]

I wish I could see "A Strange Loop". It seems like an entertaining and moving production.

[dorothyleach]

This show seems so interesting! I hope to see it someday.

[verican]

Beautiful 🦋 congratulations on your success 🪄🌺

[DocDreable]

Almost nothing makes me wish i was back in NY. This does. ❤️

[gabrielzayas]

1:19 my favorite part makes me laugh 😆.

[alexwells]

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[chrisfinch]

I’m sure the playwright does get those Michael Jackson references all the time, when it comes to the singer’s music or his legacy.

Almost similar to Michael Jordan (the athlete) and Michael B. Jordan (the actor).

[skyerainbow]

Thank you, I hope to be able to meet Michael R. Jackson soon to tell him face to face. This award winning musical is an inspirational story that I need to keep going on my own strange loop. Having spent time on stage with Kristen Bell, but now I am looking for space to bring a story about the Stonewall Uprising to the stage and screen. Tears of joy and acknowledgment stream down my face when I heard of this. Hopefully, I can see A Strange Loop soon. I am a trans man, singer, writer and creator of Stonewall The Musical and Talking Musical History podcast. Trying to make history like Michael R. Jackson has done. Praying now that I can get in touch with him, as soon as possible. Especially, being a fellow queer creative person from the Motor City.

[joeson]

Epitomized BLM = Best Live Musicals to watch

[danr]

Intersectional identity ideology is so interesting. We really haven't heard enough of this viewpoint in recent years. I'm not sure why the media has shied away from it. I think the public just hungers for more of it. I know I do. Our individuality is not important. What's important is what oppressed group we belong to and the extent of our victimhood.

[myothercarisadelorean]

Why on earth would anyone after 1980 name their kid Michael Jackson? You just know the kid is going to take constant "No not the singer".

[CapnBlood]

OMG, I wasn't going to post this until I saw the book cover and it confirmed it.. 3:52 Plays used to be about things and events, not navel-gazing.
That said, congrats on the playwright's success : )

[tiboregoldberger]

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[robmarshall]

Hey I'm sorry I'm not a racist but now I think that everything is just going to one color