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Elijah Rhea Johnson will be Broadway’s new Michael Jackson in ‘MJ’; Myles Frost to...

Elijah Rhea Johnson will make his Broadway debut as Michael Jackson in “MJ” beginning on April 4. Johnson will replace Myles Frost, who originated...

Bane Griffith joins ‘MJ’ as Little Michael beginning Jan. 31

“MJ” has announced new casting for the role of Little Michael. Bane Griffith makes his Broadway debut as he assumes the shared role, beginning Jan....

Broadway’s ‘MJ’ to stream opening number live on TikTok

"MJ the Musical" will share its opening number live on TikTok on Sept. 29, producers announced Wednesday. TikTok users can log into the video app...

‘MJ’ to launch North American tour in 2023

“MJ,” the Michael Jackson musical, will embark on a multi-year North American tour in 2023. The tour will launch in Chicago at the James M....

‘MJ’ lead misses performances on Broadway due to injury

Myles Frost, who plays the title character in "MJ," has missed several weeks of performances in February due to a minor injury, the production...

Review: A flashy ‘MJ’ dazzles and distracts with dance

“Is it really possible to separate your life from your music?” asks the pesky documentary filmmaker in “MJ,” the Michael Jackson musical at Broadway’s...

‘MJ’ cancels Broadway performances through Dec. 26 due to COVID cases

“MJ” canceled performances through Dec. 26 due to “multiple positive COVID test results,” the production announced Friday.  The new musical, which began previews at the...

‘MJ’ adds Michael Jackson movement specialists to creative team

“MJ” director and choreographer Christoper Wheeldon has introduced brothers Rich and Tone Talauega as part of the musical’s creative team. The Talauega brothers, who have...

‘MJ’ announces complete casting for Broadway run

“MJ” has announced the complete Broadway cast joining Myles Frost.  In addition to Frost, who plays Michael Jackson, the cast includes Quentin Earl Darrington as...

Ephraim Sykes to depart ‘MJ,’ Myles Frost announced as new Broadway lead

Myles Frost will star as the lead role in “MJ,” rather than the previously announced Ephraim Sykes, the production said Tuesday.  Sykes, who was announced...

‘MJ’ will begin Broadway performances on Dec. 6

"MJ," the Michael Jackson musical, will begin performances on Broadway Dec. 6. The new musical, which was originally scheduled to begin performances on July 6,...

‘MJ’ aims for September 2021 start on Broadway

"MJ," the Michael Jackson musical, has moved its first preview date to September 2021. The musical, produced by Lia Vollack Productions and the Michael Jackson...

Michael Jackson Broadway musical moves opening to 2021

"MJ," the Michael Jackson musical, has moved its world premiere to next March. The musical, produced by Lia Vollack Productions and the Michael Jackson Estate,...

‘MJ’ announces creative team for Broadway run

"MJ," the Michael Jackson musical, has announced the full creative team for its Broadway run this summer. The musical will feature scenic design by Derek...

Additional cast announced for Michael Jackson musical

"MJ," the Michael Jackson musical, has announced complete casting for its Broadway run. In addition to the previously announced Ephraim Sykes, playing Jackson, the cast...

‘MJ’ musical to host nationwide casting search

"MJ," the Michael Jackson musical, is hosting nationwide auditions to cast a young Michael Jackson and an understudy for star Ephraim Sykes. The production will...

Ephraim Sykes to play Michael Jackson in the Broadway musical

Ephraim Sykes will play Michael Jackson in the upcoming "MJ" musical on Broadway. Sykes is currently playing David Ruffin in "Ain't Too Proud" on Broadway,...

Michael Jackson musical announces Broadway run

The Michael Jackson musical, entitled "MJ The Musical," announced Thursday that it will come to Broadway this summer. The musical will play the Neil Simon...

Michael Jackson musical changes its title

The Michael Jackson musical has changed its title ahead of an expected Broadway run. Formerly known as "Don't Stop 'Till You Get Enough," the bio-musical...

Michael Jackson musical cancels Chicago engagement

The Michael Jackson musical will no longer premiere in Chicago. The musical, which had planned a world premiere in Chicago from Oct. 29 to Dec....

Michael Jackson musical to premiere in Chicago before Broadway

The Michael Jackson musical has revealed its title, “Don’t Stop 'Til You Get Enough,” and a pre-Broadway tryout in Chicago. Produced by the Michael...

Michael Jackson musical slated for 2020 Broadway premiere

The Michael Jackson estate and Columbia Live Stage are developing a stage musical about Jackson's life. The musical will feature a book by Lynn Nottage,...