First-Look Photos: MJ The Musical and new dates

First-Look photos have been released for the West End production of MJ The Musical at the Prince Edward Theatre in London.

Producers also announced today that the UK production has extended booking to Saturday 7 December 2024. The London production began previews yesterday and will officially open on Wednesday 27 March 2024.

MJ 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.

The highly anticipated West End production is directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon (An American in Paris) and features a book by two-time Pulitzer Prize winning writer Lynn Nottage (Clyde’s, Ruined, Sweat).

The show star Myles Frost, reprising his Tony Award winning role of Michael Jackson, 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 cast also includes 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; and Jaydon Eastman, Elliot Mugume, Ethan Sokontwe and Dylan Trigger as Little Michael, Cristiano Cuino, Sekhani Dumezweni, Khanya Madaka and Aidan Oti will play Little Marlon.

Book tickets to MJ The Musical at the Prince Edward Theatre in London