MJ, The Musical: Musical cast

MJ, The Musical cast

Cast: MJ the Musical (2025).

Broadway Cast.

• Michael Jackson: Elijah Rhea Johnson
• Joseph Jackson / Rob: Apollo Levine
• Rachel: Whitney Bashor
• Berry Gordy / Nick: Antoine L. Smith
• Dave: Joey Sorge
• Jermaine Jackson: Nick T. Daly
• Marlon Jackson: Zachary Downer
• Jackie Jackson: John Edwards
• Katherine Jackson: Ayana Jackson
• Little Michael: Christopher Sean Cooper Jr., Austin Rankin
• Little Marlon: Jace Bently

London Cast.

• Michael Jackson: Jamaal Fields Green
• Joseph Jackson / Rob: Ashley Zhangazha
• Rachel: Philippa Stefani
• Berry Gordy / Nick: Matt Mills
• Dave: Jon Tsouras
• Jermaine Jackson: Simeon Montague
• Marlon Jackson: Toyan Thomas-Browne
• Jackie Jackson: Tavio Wright
• Katherine Jackson: Phebe Edwards
• Little Michael: Jaydon Eastman, Elliot Mugume
• Little Marlon: Ethan Sokontwe, Dylan Trigger

Sydney Cast.

• Michael Jackson: Roman Banks
• Joseph Jackson / Rob: Derrick Davis
• Rachel: Penny McNamee
• Berry Gordy / Nick: Wonza Johnson
• Dave: Tim Wright
• Jermaine Jackson: Loredo Malcolm
• Marlon Jackson: Xavier Gibson
• Jackie Jackson: Kyle Kavully
• Katherine Jackson: Josslynn Hlenti Afoa
• Little Michael: William Bonner
• Little Marlon: Liam Damons

Ensemble Highlights.

• Raymond Baynard: Randy Jackson
• Carina-Kay Louchiey: Suzanne
• Michelle Mercedes: L.A. Girl
• Ryan VanDenBoom: Fosse
• Lamont Walker II: Jermaine Jackson
• Zelig Williams: Marlon Jackson

Creative Team.

• Director & Choreographer: Christopher Wheeldon
• Book: Lynn Nottage
• Music Supervision & Orchestrations: David Holcenberg
• Music Direction & Arrangements: Jason Michael Webb
• Scenic Design: Derek McLane
• Costume Design: Paul Tazewell
• Lighting Design: Natasha Katz
• Sound Design: Gareth Owen

Questions and Answers.

Who portrays Michael Jackson in the Broadway production of MJ the Musical?

Elijah Rhea Johnson takes on the role of Michael Jackson on Broadway.

Which actor plays Joseph Jackson and Rob in the London cast?

Ashley Zhangazha performs as Joseph Jackson and Rob in the London production.

Who is featured as Rachel in the Sydney production?

Penny McNamee portrays Rachel in the Sydney cast.

Who are the young actors playing Little Michael in the Broadway show?

Christopher Sean Cooper Jr. and Austin Rankin alternate as Little Michael on Broadway.

Who is responsible for directing and choreographing MJ the Musical?

Christopher Wheeldon serves as both director and choreographer for the musical.

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