The acclaimed Broadway musical, which transferred to the West End earlier this year, announced today that its run has also been extended.
Jamaal Fields-Green as MJ. Photo by Matthew Murphy
Jamaal Fields-Green will play MJ in the smash hit London production of MJ The Musical early next year.
Fields-Green is the only performer to have played the role of MJ in all three global productions: on Broadway and the US national tour. He has already performed to audiences in the London show. He will replace Myles Frost in the role from 14 January 2025.
The West End cast of MJ The Musical includes Ashley Zhangazha as Joseph Jackson / Rob, Mitchell Zhangazha as Michael, Philippa Stefani as Rachel, Phebe Edwards as Katherine Jackson / Kate, Matt Mills as Berry Gordy / Nick, Rohan Pinnock-Hamilton as Tito Jackson / Quincy Jones, Matt Gonsalves as Alejandro, Jon Tsouras as Dave, Kieran Alleyne as MJ Alternate and Standby for Michael, Kwamé Kandekore as Standby for MJ and Standby for Michael and André Phipps as Standby for MJ and Standby for Michael.
Completing the cast is Derek Aidoo, Morgan Baulch, Milan Cacacie, Tevin Daniel, Spencer Darlaston-Jones, Hanna Dimtsu, Aden Dzuda, Marie Finlayson, Christopher Gopaul, Kalisha Johnson, Grace Kanyamibwa, Travis Kerry, Dianté Lodge, Simeon Montague, George Ross, Lydia Sterling, Toyan Thomas-Browne, Taylor Walker, Charlotte-Kate Warren and Tavio Wright. Ari Adebiyi, Cristiano Cuino, Jaydon Eastman and Joel Molin share the role of Little Michael, Khanya Madaka, Kristiano Ricardo, Ashton Robertson and Asher Swaray-Gray as Little Marlon.
MJ The Musical is a multiple Tony Award-winning new musical. Centred on making his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, this musical offers a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Jackson to legendary status. The show also features some of the most iconic songs in music history, including "Man in the Mirror", "Smooth Criminal" and "Billie Jean".
MJ The Musical is now extending its run at the Prince Edward Theatre through to 13 September 2025.
