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Roman Banks will join the Broadway company of MJ. Banks will join the Broadway cast as the ‘MJ’ Alternate for a limited time only. The current Broadway cast of MJ features Matte Martinez as ‘MJ,’ and more.

Watch the Broadway musical MJ kick off the holiday season with special post show performances of the Jackson 5’s iconic holiday tune, 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town.'

MJ the Musical will kick off the holiday season on Friday, November 28th with special post-show performances of the Jackson 5’s iconic rendition of the Christmas classic, ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town.'

The four-time Tony Award-winning musical MJ will make its West Palm Beach premiere at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from February 10–15, 2026.

Check out pictures and video of the cast of MJ the Musical performing the Michael Jackson hit 'Thriller' for Halloween, in a yearly tradition for the Broadway musical.

The cast of MJ the Musical took the TODAY Show stage for a special performance of 'Thriller' as part of the morning show's ongoing Citi Concert Series. Check out the performance now, which arrives just in time for spooky season. 

The West End’s production of MJ the Musical will be coming to a close in February 2026, after opening in March last year. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Jamaal Fields-Green, who is the only person to have played Michael Jackson on Broadway, on tour across North America and now in the West End! We discussed what the process is like to become the iconic performer, his favourite Michael Jackson songs and some of the differences between the West End and Broadway. 

You can now get a first look at new production photos of MJ! The photos feature the show’s new star, Matte Martinez in the role of ‘MJ,’ as well as new photos of the current Broadway cast.

Matte Martinez has officially taken over the role of ‘MJ’ in MJ on Broadway. Watch in this video as he gives a very special sneak peek of 'Smooth Criminal' onstage at the the Neil Simon Theatre.

You can now get a first look at new photos of Matte Martinez in the role of ‘MJ’ in MJ on Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here!

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!