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Open call auditions for the roles of “MJ” and “Little Michael” in MJ will be held in Las Vegas, NV. Learn more about the show and see how to audition for the productions here!

Lincoln Alejandro Collier will join the Broadway cast of MJ in the role of Little Marlon beginning tonight, Friday, August 8. Originally from Los Angeles, Collier will make his Broadway debut in the production, replacing Julius-Raymond Weems IV.

The West End production of MJ The Musical will make a final extension at London’s Prince Edward Theatre, with performances now booking through Saturday, 28 February 2026, ahead of a major UK Tour in 2027 and the first-ever International Asian Tour launching in October 2026.

Matte Martinez will assume the titular role of ‘MJ' in Broadway's smash-hit musical MJ on Tuesday, September 2nd. Martinez is currently in the company as Standby for ‘MJ' and ‘Michael.'

MJ, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical celebrating the life and artistry of Michael Jackson, will make its Edmonton premiere at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from November 11–16, 2025.

MJ The Musical will partner with Empire BBQ to host a 4th of July weekend cookout outside of the Neil Simon Theatre next week. Learn more about how to attend here!

On Friday night, NFL star and humanitarian Solomon Thomas made his Broadway debut in a cameo role at MJ the Musical. Check out photos and video from his debut here!

NFL player and Broadway superfan Solomon Thomas will join the Broadway cast of MJ in a one-night-only cameo role. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Emjay Roa will join the cast of MJ The Musical on Broadway, in the role of ‘Little Michael’, making his Broadway debut in the role. He replaces Austin Rankin who will be joining the MJ National Tour.

Broadway newcomer Christopher Sean Cooper Jr. will join the cast of MJ, alternating the role of ‘Little Michael’. Originally from Brooklyn, Christopher will make his Broadway debut in the production on Wednesday, February 5. 

Last night, Saturday, February 1st, MJ the Musical celebrated its 3rd anniversary on Broadway. Check out photos of current MJ Elijah Rhea Johnson and the rest of the cast from the celebration below!

Last night during NBC's A Motown Christmas special, the cast of MJ the Musical took the stage to perform a medley of “ABC”, “The Love You Save” and “I Want You Back' from the Tony-award-winning musical. Watch the full performance here!

Last night “MJ” on Broadway celebrated Halloween with a special post show performance of “Thriller.” See photos here !

MJ THE MUSICAL has announced a special Halloween performance in Detroit featuring a 'Thriller' finale from its touring cast.

Julius-Raymond Weems IV will join the cast of MJ in the role of ‘Little Marlon' beginning tonight, Tuesday, October 22. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

MJ the Musical will celebrate Halloween on Broadway, on Tour, and in London after the evening performances on Thursday, October 31st with a special performance of the beloved and iconic choreography in Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” short film.

The Broadway cast of MJ the Musical stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show on Wednesday to perform the classic song 'Beat It' from the show. Watch it now!

Last night, the US Women’s Olympic Artistic Swim Team, who just returned from Paris after winning Silver for their viral routine to Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal,” attended the musical MJ on Broadway. Check out photos and video from the appearance here!

The Broadway, touring, West End, and Hamburg productions of the smash-hit musical MJ released a tribute video celebrating Michael Jackson’s birthday. 

Check out a photo of Mariah Carey visiting MJ on Broadway! Learn more about her visit to the show and see her with the cast.