MJ The Musical makes its Lowcountry premiere at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center from March 10 to March 15, 2026. Starring Jordan Markus as the iconic MJ, this Tony Award-winning musical explores the creative process behind Michael Jackson's legendary artistry during the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour. The production showcases a talented cast including Melvin Gray Jr., Brandon Lee Harris, and Kristin Stokes, and features direction and choreography by Christopher Wheeldon, alongside a creative team of award-winning designers.
Cast and Creative team for MJ The Musical at North Charleston Performing Arts Center
Cast
Kristin Stokes
Rachel
Austin Rankin
Little Marlon
Kevin Cruz
Alejandro
Michael Nero
Tito Jackson/Quincy Jones
J. Daughtry
Berry Gordy/Nick
Devin Bowles
Joseph Jackson/Rob
Erik Hamilton
Standby MJ, Michael
Bryce A. Holmes
Little Michael
Quentin Blanton Jr.
Little Michael
Brandon Lee Harris
Michael
Melvin Gray Jr.
MJ – Alternate
Jordan Markus
MJ
Avilon Trust Tate
Jermaine Jackson/Ensemble
Jed Resnick
Dave
Brion Marquis Watson
Marlon Jackson/Ensemble
Daria Pilar Redus
Stanby Rachel, Kate/Katherine Jackson
Tyrone Reese
Universal Swing/Dance Captain
Zion Mikhail Pradier
Swing/Asst Dance Captain
Kendrick Mitchell
Swing
Matteo Marretta
Ensemble
Rachel Lockhart
Ensemble
Rajané Katurah
Katherine Jackson/Kate
Omarion Burke
Swing
Kolby Colmary
Ensemble
Joshua Dawson
Swing
Ghrai Devore-Stokes
Swing
Zuri Noelle Ford
Ensemble/Fight Captain
Ui-Seng François
Swing
Andy Golden
Randy Jackson/Ensemble
Treston J. Henderson
Jackie Jackson/Ensemble
Michaela Marfori
Ensemble
Jacobi Kai
u/s Michael
Faith Jones
Stanby Rachel, Kate/Katherine Jackson
Skye Jackson-Williams
Universal Swing
Jahir L. Hipps
Swing
Creative Team
Rachel Hoffman
Casting Director
Peter Nigrini
Projection Designer
Charles G. LaPointe
Hair Designer
Joe Dulude II
Makeup Designer
David Holcenberg
Musical Supervisor
David Holcenberg
Orchestrator
Jason Michael Webb
Orchestrator
Nathanael Wilkerson
Music Director
Jason Yarcho
Music Director
The Telsey Office
Casting
Gareth Owen
Sound Designer
Paul Tazewell
Costume Designer
Lindsay Levine
Casting Director
Nicole Olson
Production Stage Manager
Xavier Khan
Stage Manager
Alexander Pierce
Assistant Stage Manager
Lauren Taylor Winston
Assistant Stage Manager
Eric Armstrong
Company Manager
Bianca Jean-Charles
Assistant Company Manager
Bespoke Theatricals
General Manager
Best of Broadway
Producer
John McClain
Producer
John Branca
Producer
Christopher Wheeldon
Director
Lynn Nottage
Playwright
Derek McLane
Scenic Designer
Natasha Katz
Lighting Designer
Lia Vollack
Producer
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