The London production of smash-hit Broadway show MJ The Musical has released behind-the-scenes rehearsal photos, ahead of its European premiere at the Prince Edward Theatre in London.
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 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 will 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.
MJ in rehearsals
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.
MJ The Musical has proved a huge hit on Broadway, winning four Tony Awards in 2022 out of 10 nominations.
The London production will begin previews on Wednesday 6 March 2024 with an official press night on Wednesday 27 March 2024, and is 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
Video: MJ The Musical in rehearsals
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