MJ the Musical played in London’s West End from 27 March 2024 – 28 February 2026 at the Prince Edward Theatre.
The show, which won the Olivier Award for Best Choreography as well as being nominated for the prestigious Best New Musical, will follow its two-year London run by embarking on a major UK Tour in 2027, bringing the electrifying production to audiences across the country.
Featuring over 25 of Michael Jackson’s most iconic hits, the production has been praised for its innovative storytelling, high-octane performances and celebration of one of the most influential entertainers of all time.
Who was in the cast of MJ the Musical in London’s West End?
The London production starred Jamaal Fields-Green in the role of MJ, who has the distinction of being the only performer to have played the role in three of the global productions of the show, receiving standing ovations on Broadway, on the US national tour and also at the Prince Edward Theatre in London.
Jamaal was joined in the cast by Matt Mills as Joseph Jackson / Rob, Mitchell Zhangazha as Michael, Philippa Stefani as Rachel, KoKo Alexandra as Katherine Jackson / Kate, Joshua C Jackson as Berry Gordy / Nick, Rohan Pinnock-Hamilton as Tito Jackson / Quincy Jones, Matt Gonsalves as Alejandro, Michael Conley as Dave, Kieran Alleyne as MJ Alternate and Standby for Michael, and Johnny Bishop and André Phipps as Standby for MJ and Standby for Michael.
The cast was completed by Milan Cacacie, Filippo Coffano, Tevin Daniel, Gabrielle de Souza, Hanna Dimtsu, Aden Dzuda, Ike Fallon, Christopher Gopaul, Kalisha Johnson, Wilson Kiiru, Darnell Mathew-James, Buna McCreery-Njie, Jenay Naima, Nay-Nay, Rishard-Kyro Nelson, George Ross, Lydia Sterling, Fraser Stewart, Charlotte-Kate Warren, and Tavio Wright, alongside Ari Adebiyi, Zane Chaba, Cristiano Cuino and Zayne Tayabali as Little Michael and Miles Jabbie, Kristiano Ricardo, Ashton Robertson and Asher Swaray-Gray as Little Marlon.
