Broadway NewsBroadway-Bound Michael Jackson Musical Searching for Performers of All Ages to Play Title RoleThe musical, simply titled MJ, will open this summer at the Neil Simon Theatre.
The Broadway-bound musical MJ will hold open casting calls across the country as it searches for performers of all ages to play Michael Jackson.
As previously announced, Ain't Too Proud Tony nominee Ephraim Sykes will take on the title role when the musical opens at the Neil Simon Theatre this summer. The production is seeking performers to join him in playing the contended King of Pop at various stages of his life, as well as a young actor to play Jackson at age 10.
Ephraim Sykes
Little Fang Photo
Performances will begin July 6, with opening night set for August 13. Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage penned the script, with Tony winner Christopher Wheeldon tapped to direct and choreograph.
The open calls will take place in the following cities through February 1:
Washington, D.C. January 11, noon–3 PM Hyatt Place, 1522 K Street NW
Chicago, Illinois January 11, 1–3:30 PM Gus Giordano Dance School, 5230 N Clark Street
Detroit, Michigan January 12, 10 AM–12:30 PM DoubleTree Suites, 525 W Lafayette Boulevard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania January 12, noon–3 PM Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut Street
Atlanta, Georgia January 25, noon–3 PM Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, 165 Courtland Street NE
New York City January 25, 10 AM–1 PM Telsey + Company, 1501 Broadway, Suite #510 *Must bring ID to enter the building
Los Angeles, California February 1, 9 AM–1 PM Screenland Studios 10501 Burbank Boulevard
0
of
23 Jukebox Musicals That Brought Your Favorite Music to Broadway
23 Jukebox Musicals That Brought Your Favorite Music to Broadway
46 PHOTOS
Ain't Too Proud—The Life and Times of the Temptations Playbill - April 2019
Derrick Baskin, Jeremy Pope, Jawan M. Jackson, Ephraim Sykes, and James Harkness
Matthew Murphy
All Shook Up Playbill
A scene from All Shook Up
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Playbill - Opening Night
.jpeg.jpg)
.jpg)
