Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil

Michael Jackson ONE is an electrifying fusion of pop concert acoustics, dynamic urban choreography, aerial trampolines, and classic MJ music.

The performance combines custom theater acoustics with specialized staging to deliver an experience distinct from touring broadway roadshows.

Energetic music lovers of all generations, families with teens, and fans of Michael Jackson’s iconic musical catalog; minimum age 5.

Proof of age may be requested at theater turnstiles for age-restricted productions.

Travelers sensitive to heavy concert bass vibrations or individuals who dislike loud amplified pop music.

Recommended Alternative: Cirque du Soleil Mystère at TI (for classical acrobatic circus humor) or Absinthe (for comedy).

Compared to The Beatles LOVE (now closed), MJ ONE is significantly higher energy with athletic hip-hop dance and acrobatics.

Assessing live human acrobatics versus digital scale ensures you choose the production matching your entertainment priorities.

$109.00–$258.00 out the door per ticket. Under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS 368A), live indoor theater performances are subject to the 9.0% Live Entertainment Tax (LET), which our Out-the-Door Price Truth tables calculate upfront alongside mandatory facility fees.

Category B Center (Rows J through P) puts viewers in the audio sweet spot between stage speakers and individual headrest audio drivers. Booking center seats in middle rows frequently delivers 95% of the VIP experience at half the price.

Specialty "Smooth Criminal" themed cocktails run $22 in souvenir cups; domestic beers $14; standard theater snacks $8–$12. Clark County’s 8.375% sales tax applies to all food and beverage purchases.

Dark on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; performs Thursday through Monday at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM; no afternoon matinees. Always cross-check your check-in and check-out dates using our "What's On My Dates" interactive tool before planning evening dining.

Continuous 90-minute high-energy production with zero intermission. Plan on 15 minutes of additional post-show exit flow before reaching exterior casino doors.

Arrive 30 minutes early to view the authentic Michael Jackson memorabilia exhibit in the theater lobby, including jewel-encrusted jackets and fedoras. Late arrivals are held outside the auditorium until a predetermined pause in performance choreography.

Restrooms in the theater concourse are large and move quickly; additional quiet restrooms sit 100 feet down the hall toward the convention center. Visiting casino floor restrooms 10 minutes before queuing at theater turnstiles avoids the pre-curtain crush.

Weekend shows frequently sell out 1–2 weeks ahead; midweek Thursday and Monday shows offer better availability and occasional MGM promotional rates. Same-day box office visits can occasionally score single-seat cancellations or military/local discounts.

From Mandalay Bay main valet, walk past the central casino cage toward the convention center concourse; the theater marquee is directly on the right. Budget at least 6–10 minutes of indoor walking from resort front valets to theater ticket scanners.

Post-show exit flows smoothly toward either the convention center hallway or casino floor; rideshare lines at Mandalay Bay can take 20 minutes. Walking 5 minutes to an adjacent resort valet frequently cuts Uber/Lyft surge pricing and wait times by half.

Dine at Lupo by Wolfgang Puck or Stripsteak inside Mandalay Bay; both offer fast pre-show theater menus with 5:30 PM reservations. Inform your dining server of your theater curtain time when sitting down to ensure courses are paced briskly.

Mandalay Bay self-parking is $20/day ($25 Fri–Sun); MGM Pearl+ status waives self-parking; box office does not validate. Utilizing casino loyalty tier status (MGM Pearl+, Caesars Platinum+) is the most dependable method to waive daily parking fees.

The theater bowl offers great sightlines throughout; upper balcony Category C seats are high but afford a full view of the stage-floor LED screens. Use our interactive SVG Sightline X-Ray tool to inspect visual angles before finalizing seat selection.

Upper balcony stairs are relatively steep; travelers with mobility limits should book Orchestra Level Category A or B. ADA accessible seating includes companion chairs and level elevator access from the main concourse.

Large luggage and backpacks are prohibited; small personal handbags are permitted under seats. Always travel with small clutches (under 6"x6") or leave backpacks with your hotel bell desk to avoid locker fees.

Very loud volume (88 dB concert level); intense strobe lighting, pyrotechnic sparks, and heavy bass vibration through seat cushions. Earplugs are available upon request from guest services at most major theater box offices.