National Tour of MJ The Musical Cast Announced - Begins September 16, 2025 in Toronto
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: John Karastamatis, Sue Toth, Erin Nantais – Mirvish Productions
CAST ANNOUNCED FOR THE THIRD YEAR OF THE NATIONAL TOUR OF MJ
THE FOUR-TIME TONY AWARD®-WINNING MUSICAL
COMING TO TORONTO’S CAA ED MIRVISH THEATRE
SEPTEMBER 16 – NOVEMBER 4, 2025
The third year of the acclaimed First National Tour of the smash-hit musical MJ begins August 12 – August 24 at Broadway in Chicago’s James M Nederlander Theatre where the tour originally launched to critical acclaim in August 2023. Over the last two years, the tour has visited 65 cities across North America, broken numerous box office records, and has played to over 1.7 million patrons.
MJ will make its highly anticipated Toronto premiere September 16 – November 2, 2025 at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre. Tickets are available now at mirvish.com or by calling 1.800.461.3333
The media night is Thursday September 18, 7:30PM
THE CAST
Jordan Markus will continue to star in his role as ‘MJ’ in the First National Tour. An original cast member of the touring company, Jordan made his Broadway and National Tour debuts playing both ‘MJ’ and ‘Michael’ in MJ. He is joined by Melvin Gray Jr. (MJ – Alternate), Quentin Blanton Jr. (Little Michael), Bryce A. Holmes (Little Michael), Erik Hamilton (u/s MJ, u/s Michael), Brandon Lee Harris (Michael), Devin Bowles (Joseph Jackson/Rob), Kevin Cruz (Alejandro), J. Daughtry (Berry Gordy/Nick), Rajané Katurah (Katherine Jackson/Kate), Michael Nero (Tito Jackson/Quincy Jones), Austin Rankin (Little Marlon), Jed Resnick (Dave), and Kristin Stokes (Rachel).
The ensemble includes 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), Jahir L. Hipps (Swing), Skye Jackson-Williams (Universal Swing), Faith Jones (Standby for Rachel, Kate/Katherine Jackson), Jacobi Kai (Swing), Rachel Lockhart (Ensemble), Michaela Marfori (Ensemble), Matteo Marretta (Ensemble), Kendrick Mitchell (Swing), Zion Mikhail Pradier (Asst. Dance Captain/Swing), Daria Pilar Redus (Standby for Rachel, Kate/Katherine Jackson), Tyrone Reese (Dance Captain/Swing), Avilon Trust Tate (Jermaine Jackson/Ensemble), and Brion Marquis Watson (Marlon Jackson/Ensemble).
ABOUT THE MUSICAL
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Toronto in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. It’s thrilled over 5 million people globally on Broadway; in cities across North America; London’s West End; Hamburg, Germany; Sydney, Australia. And just announced, MJ will launch its first International Tour across Asia in 2026 and first UK Tour in 2027. Don’t miss this electrifying event when MJ is startin’ somethin’ in Toronto!
THE CREATIVE TEAM
The MJ creative team features Scenic Design by two-time Tony and Emmy Award winner Derek McLane, Lighting Design by seven-time Tony Award winner Natasha Katz, Costume Design by Oscar, Tony and Emmy Award winner Paul Tazewell, Sound Design by Tony Award winner Gareth Owen, Projection Design by two-time Tony Award nominee Peter Nigrini, Hair & Wig Design by two-time Emmy Award nominee Charles G. LaPointe and Makeup Design by Emmy nominee Joe Dulude II. The creative team also features Musical Supervision by Tony Award nominee David Holcenberg, Orchestrations and Arrangements by David Holcenberg and Tony Award winner Jason Michael Webb, and Music Direction by Nathanael Wilkerson and Jason Yarcho. Casting by The Telsey Office / Rachel Hoffman, CSA, Lindsay Levine, CSA.
The MJ First National Tour is general managed by Bespoke Theatricals. The stage management team is led by Production Stage Manager Nicole Olson, Stage Manager Xavier Khan and Assistant Stage Managers Alexander Pierce and Lauren Taylor Winston. The company management team is led by Company Manager Eric Armstrong and Assistant Company Manager Bianca Jean-Charles.
MJ is produced on Broadway and tour by Lia Vollack, John Branca and John McClain.