'MJ The Musical' announces final West End extension
The Olivier Award-winning show about pop star Michael Jackson will conclude its two-year residency in London with a major UK Tour in 2027.
MJ The Musical has announced its final extension in the West End, with performances running through 28 February, 2026 at the Prince Edward Theatre.
The Olivier Award-winning show will conclude its two-year residency in London with a major UK Tour in 2027.
The production stars Jamaal Fields-Green in the role of MJ, with Matt Mills as Joseph Jackson / Rob, Mitchell Zhangazha as Michael, Philippa Stefani as Rachel, KoKo Alexandra as Katherine Jackson / Kate, Joshua C Jackson as Berry Gordy / Nick, Rohan Pinnock-Hamilton as Tito Jackson / Quincy Jones, Matt Gonsalves as Alejandro, Michael Conley as Dave, Kieran Alleyne as MJ Alternate and Standby for Michael, and Johnny Bishop and André Phipps as Standby for MJ and Standby for Michael.
The cast is completed by Milan Cacacie, Filippo Coffano, Tevin Daniel, Gabrielle de Souza, Hanna Dimtsu, Aden Dzuda, Ike Fallon, Christopher Gopaul, Kalisha Johnson, Wilson Kiiru, Darnell Mathew-James, Buna McCreery-Njie, Jenay Naima, Nay-Nay, Rishard-Kyro Nelson, George Ross, Lydia Sterling, Fraser Stewart, Charlotte-Kate Warren, and Tavio Wright, alongside Ari Adebiyi, Zane Chaba, Cristiano Cuino and Zayne Tayabali as Little Michael and Miles Jabbie, Kristiano Ricardo, Ashton Robertson and Asher Swaray-Gray as Little Marlon.
MJ The Musical follows the pop sensation as he prepares for his Dangerous World Tour, filmed by an MTV documentary crew. The musical features over 25 of Michael Jackson’s most iconic hits, including "Thriller", "Beat It", and "Smooth Criminal".
The musical has also announced its first ever international Asian tour, which is set to launch in October 2026 for an initial two-year period.
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