MJ THE MUSICAL

 

Winner of two Tony Awards, the musical MJ is currently playing on Broadway and follows the life and work of the famous singer Michael Jackson,MJ centres around the creation of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World tour. As Jackson sings, he gradually reveals his memories and key moments in his career come to life. The show will start previews at the Prince Edward Theatre from 6th March 2024, with a press night on 27th March

Appearing alongside Tony Award-winner Myles Frost (reprising his role after appearing in the piece on Broadway) will be 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 and standby for Michael, Kwamé Kandekore as the standby for MJ and 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. Also appearing are Jaydon Eastman, Elliot Mugume, Ethan Sokontwe and Dylan Trigger as Little Michael, with Cristiano Cuino, Sekhani Dumezweni, Khanya Madaka and Aidan Oti as Little Marlon.

Written by  Lynn Nottage (Sweat) the musical is directed and choreographed by Royal Ballet associate artist Christopher Wheeldon. Musical supervision is by David Holcenberg and the orchestrations and arrangements are by David Holcenberg and Jason Michael Webb.The creative team also includes designer Derek McLane, costume designer Paul Tazewell, sound designer Gareth Owen, projection designer Peter Nigrini and hair and wig designer Charles LaPointe.

The Michael Jackson musical, features some of the artist’s greatest hits throughout his career including "I'll Be There," “Billie Jean,” “Smooth Criminal,” “Human Nature,” and “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin.”

Buy tickets for MJ the Musical which is booking from 6th March - 7 December 2024. It has its first preview: at 7:30pm Wednesday 6 March 2024/first Saturday matinee: 2:30pm Saturday 16 March 2024 and first mid-week matinee: 2:30pm Thursday 21 March 2024

Monday - Saturday: 7:30pm/matinees Thursday & Saturday: 2:30pm Running time 2 hours and 30 minutes including a 15 minute interval

 

HOW TO GET TO MJ THE MUSICAL

Prince Edward Theatre
Old Compton Street,
London, W1D 4HS

	Tubes :  Leicester Square (300m) Tottenham Court Road (400m) Train:  Charing Cross (550m)
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	Parking: Meters at Soho Square (200m). Master Park at China Town and Poland Street.This theatre participates in the Theatreland Parking Scheme - find out more about the great discounts offered by clicking on the link.

DISABLED ACCESS TO MJ THE MUSICAL

	Get headsets from the Access attendant for a £5 refundable deposit.
	Two guide dogs are permitted inside the auditorium
	Entrance to the auditorium through a double EXIT door opening outwards on Greek Street, then up a very short ramp to Box 1 where there are 2 spaces for wheelchair users and 2 companions. Transfer seating is available to row A.
	Adapted toilet on right-hand side of foyer. You need to go out of the exit on Greek Street and back to the foyer entrance on Old Compton Street.