New cast and extension announced for MJ THE MUSICAL
Emmie Newitt
25 March, 2025, 13:50
Produced by Lia Vollack, John Branca and John McClain, the internationally acclaimed production heads into its second year at the Prince Edward Theatre.
Jamaal Fields-Green as MJ. Photo by Matthew Murphy
A new cast has been announced for MJ The Musical. The production has been nominated for three Olivier Awards this year, including Best New Musical.
Jamaal Fields-Green will continue in the role of MJ. He will be joined by Matt Mills as Joseph Jackson / Rob, Mitchell Zhangazha as Michael, Philippa Stefani as Rachel, KoKo Alexandra as Katherine Jackson / Kate, Joshua C Jackson as Berry Gordy / Nick, Rohan Pinnock-Hamilton as Tito Jackson / Quincy Jones, Matt Gonsalves as Alejandro, Michael Conley as Dave, Kieran Alleyne as MJ Alternate and Standby for Michael, and André Phipps as Standby for MJ and Standby for Michael.
The cast is completed by Milan Cacacie, Filippo Coffano, Tevin Daniel, Gabrielle de Souza, Hanna Dimtsu, Aden Dzuda, Ike Fallon, Christopher Gopaul, Kalisha Johnson, Wilson Kiiru, Darnell Mathew-James, Buna McCreery-Njie, Jenay Naima, Nay-Nay, Rishard-Kyro Nelson, George Ross, Lydia Sterling, Fraser Stewart, Charlotte-Kate Warren, and Tavio Wright, alongside Ari Adebiyi, Zane Chaba, Cristiano Cuino, Joel Molin and Zayne Tayabali as Little Michael and Miles Jabbie, Kristiano Ricardo, Ashton Robertson and Asher Swaray-Gray as Little Marlon.
MJ The Musical focuses on one of the greatest entertainers of all time, Michael Jackson. Centred around the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, this musical offers audiences a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit of this entertainer. It also features some of the most iconic songs from his career, including 'Billie Jean', 'Man in the Mirror' and 'Smooth Criminal'.
MJ The Musical also announces it is extending its run at the Prince Edward Theatre to 28 March 2026.
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