Producers of MJ The Musical have announced the full West End cast for the show’s London premiere.
As previously announced, the London production of MJ The Musical will see Myles Frost lead the London cast of the show, reprising his Tony Award winning role of Michael Jackson.
He will be joined by Ashley Zhangazha as Joseph Jackson / Rob, Mitchell Zhangazha as Michael, Philippa Stefani as Rachel, Phebe Edwards as Katherine Jackson / Kate, Matt Mills as Berry Gordy / Nick, Rohan Pinnock-Hamilton as Tito Jackson / Quincy Jones, Matt Gonsalves as Alejandro, Jon Tsouras as Dave, Kieran Alleyne as MJ Alternate & Standby for Michael, Kwamé Kandekore Standby for MJ & Michael.
The full cast will include Derek Aidoo, Morgan Baulch, Milan Cacacie, Spencer Darlaston-Jones, Hanna Dimtsu, Aden Dzuda, Marie Finlayson, Christopher Gopaul, Kalisha Johnson, Grace Kanyamibwa, Travis Kerry, Dianté Lodge, Simeon Montague, George Ross, Lydia Sterling, Toyan Thomas-Browne, Taylor Walker, Charlotte-Kate Warren and Tavio Wright.
MJ will also introduce Jaydon Eastman, Elliot Mugume, Ethan Sokontwe and Dylan Trigger as Little Michael, Cristiano Cuino, Sekhani Dumezweni, Khanya Madaka and Aidan Oti as Little Marlon.
The highly anticipated show is directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon OBE (An American in Paris) and features a book by two-time Pulitzer Prize winning writer Lynn Nottage (Ruined, Sweat).
The musical centres on the making of Michael Jackson’s acclaimed 1992 Dangerous World Tour and goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star to offer a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Jackson to legendary status.
MJ The Musical won 4 Tony Awards on Broadway in 2022, and was nominated for 10. The London production will begin previews on Wednesday 6 March 2024 with an official press night on Wednesday 27 March 2024. Due to overwhelming demand for tickets the show recently extended its booking period and is now booking to 14 September 2024 at the Prince Edward Theatre in London.
Book tickets to MJ The Musical at the Prince Edward Theatre in London
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