MJ The Musical Names Actors To Play "Little Michael"



Walter Russell III and Christian Wilson outside of the Neil Simon Theatre. Photo by Nina Westervelt.


BY THE TIME MICHAEL JACKSON TURNED 12 IN 1970,

HE HAD SUNG LEAD ON THREE #1 HITS.

 

HE WAS THE SINGLE MOST CELEBRATED CHILD

ON THE FACE OF THE PLANET.

 

AND THEN,

HE WOULD FIND PHENOMENAL SUCCESS AS A SOLO ARTIST.

 

NOW, THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW MUSICAL

“MJ”

UNVEILS THE ACTORS HAND-PICKED TO PORTRAY

“LITTLE MICHAEL”

ON BROADWAY

 

PREVIEW PERFORMANCES BEGIN DECEMBER 6, 2021

OPENING NIGHT SET FOR FEBRUARY 1, 2022

 


New York, NY – Producers Lia Vollack Productions and The Michael Jackson Estate, announced that Walter Russell III from Harlem, New York, and Christian Wilson from Norfolk, Virginia, will alternate in the role of “Little Michael.” Also announced was Devin Trey Campbell from Bronx, New York, who will play the role of “Little Marlon” in the highly anticipated new musical, MJ. Inspired by the life and art of Michael Jackson, MJ will begin performances on Broadway on December 6, 2021, with an opening night set for Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the newly refurbished Neil Simon Theatre (250 W 52nd Street).

 

MJ features a book by two-time Pulitzer Prize® winner Lynn Nottage and a score made up of some of the best-loved, top-selling songs in recording history. Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon will direct and choreograph.

 

Casting is by The Telsey Office, Rachel Hoffman.

 

For tickets and more information visit mjthemusical.com.

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