MJ The Musical London cast and creatives

Moonwalk into the magic and music of MJ The Musical, a dazzling Broadway celebration of the life, legacy, and creative genius of Michael Jackson. Set during rehearsals for his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, this production reveals the man behind the icon — brought to life by a powerhouse cast and creative team that hits every note.

🎭 Cast of MJ The Musical

Principal cast

Elijah Rhea Johnson
MJ
The King of Pop at the height of his career, navigating fame and legacy.

Apollo Levine
JOSEPH JACKSON / ROB
MJ's tough-love father and a key figure in shaping his early career.

Whitney Bashor
RACHEL
A reporter interviewing MJ during rehearsals.

Tavon Olds-Sample
MICHAEL (TEEN)
The rising star as he evolves from child prodigy to global icon.

Christopher Sean Cooper Jr.
LITTLE MICHAEL / u/s LITTLE MARLON
The youngest version of MJ, full of raw talent and charm.

Austin Rankin
LITTLE MICHAEL / u/s LITTLE MARLON
Sharing the role of Little Michael, bringing youthful energy to the stage.

Brett Gray, Sage Lee, Matte Martinez
STANDBY MJ / MICHAEL
Standbys for the central roles, ensuring the show goes on with style.

Sasha Allen
KATHERINE JACKSON
MJ’s loving and supportive mother.

Matthew Frederick Harris
TITO JACKSON / QUINCY JONES
Bringing to life MJ's brother and the legendary music producer.

Gabriel Ruiz
ALEJANDRO
An advisor and figure in MJ's professional life.

Antoine L. Smith
BERRY GORDY / NICK
The Motown mastermind and another figure from MJ's past.

Joey Sorge
DAVE
A member of MJ's team and press entourage.

Julius-Raymond Weems IV
LITTLE MARLON / u/s LITTLE MICHAEL
Taking on MJ’s brother and doubling as the youngest icon.

📜 More Cast Members for MJ The Musical

🕺 Ensemble

• Brion Marquis Wilson – Marlon Jackson / Ensemble
• Chelsea Mitchell-Bonsu
• Sarah Sigman
• Ryan Steele
• Ryan Vandenboom
• Blu Allen
• Dasia Amos – Also assistant dance captain
• Michael Andreaus
• Alex Aquilino
• Kyle Dupree
• Tré Frazier
• Chantelle Good
• Michael Harmon – Also dance captain
• Sheldon Henry
• Skye Jackson-Williams
• Joshua Kenneth Allen Johnson

🩰 Special roles & covers

• Carole Denise Jones – Standby Rachel / Katherine
• Nyla Sostre – Standby Rachel / Katherine
• Kali May Grinder – Dance supervisor / Ensemble

🎬 The Creative Team for MJ The Musical

🌟 Visionaries behind the magic

• Book: Lynn Nottage
• Director & choreographer: Christopher Wheeldon
• Michael Jackson movement: Rich & Tone Talauega

🎶 Music direction & sound

• Musical supervision, orchestrations & arrangements: David Holcenberg
• Musical direction, orchestrations & arrangements: Jason Michael Webb
• Electronic music design: Strange Cranium, Billy Jay Stein, Hiro Iida
• Music coordinator: John Miller

🎨 Design team

• Scenic design: Derek McLane
• Lighting design: Natasha Katz
• Costume design: Paul Tazewell
• Sound design: Gareth Owen
• Projection design: Peter Nigrini
• Hair & wig design: Charles LaPointe
• Makeup design: Joe Dulude II

🎭 Direction & management

• Global associate director: Dontee Kiehn
• Global associate choreographer: Michael Balderrama
• Resident director: Victoria Davidjohn
• Casting: Rachel Hoffman, CSA – The Telsey Office
• Production supervisor: Gregory T. Livoti
• Company manager: Carol M. Oune

Feel the beat and moonwalk through the life of an icon with MJ The Musical at the Neil Simon Theatre. With electrifying performances and a world-class creative team, it’s a tribute to the life and genius of Michael Jackson you don’t want to miss. Book your tickets now for the ultimate theatrical thriller!