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MJ The Musical
2025 • FSCJ Artist Series
Step into the dazzling world of the King of Pop with MJ The Musical, a high-energy show that chronicles the life and career of Michael Jackson through his iconic songs and unforgettable performances.
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Details
Presenter
Venue
Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts
Moran Theater 300 Water Street
Jacksonville FL 32202
Show Maps
Moran Theater 300 Water Street
Jacksonville FL 32202
Show Maps
Dates
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 —
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Showtimes
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
7:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 25, 2025
8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
2:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
8:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 27, 2025
1:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 27, 2025
6:30 p.m.
Website
Music
Lyrics
Michael Jackson
Book
Website
Synopsis
MJ The Musical offers an electrifying look at the creative mind and unparalleled artistry of Michael Jackson. Focusing on his rise to fame and the defining moments of his career, the musical features hits like ‘Billie Jean,’ ‘Thriller’ and ‘Beat It.’ As it delves into his groundbreaking music and innovative dance moves, the show also explores the challenges he faced and the legacy he left behind.
FSCJ Artist Series Presents MJ the Musical | First Coast News
Act I
- ‘Beat It’ – MJ, Company, and Orchestra
- ‘Tabloid Junkie’ / ‘Price of Fame’ – MJ and Rachel
- ‘Shout’ / ‘Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag’ / ‘(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher’ – Ensemble
- ‘Climb Ev’ry Mountain’ – Little Michael
- ‘The Love You Save’ / ‘I Want You Back’ / ‘ABC’ – Little Michael, Little Marlon, Jermaine, Tito, Jackie
- ‘I’ll Be There’ – Katherine, Little Michael, MJ
- ‘Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough’ / ‘Blame It on the Boogie’ / ‘Dancing Machine’ – MJ, Teenage Michael, Marlon, Jermaine, Tito, Jackie and Company
- ‘Stranger in Moscow’ – MJ
- ‘You Can’t Win’ – Berry Gordy and Teenage Michael
- ‘I Can’t Help It’ – Quincy Jones and Young Adult Michael
- ‘Keep the Faith’ – Quincy Jones and Young Adult Michael
- ‘Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’’ – Young Adult Michael, MJ, and Ensemble
- ‘Earth Song’ / ‘They Don’t Care About Us’ – MJ and Ensemble
Act II
- ‘Billie Jean’ – MJ
- ‘Smooth Criminal’ – MJ and Ensemble
- ‘For the Love of Money’ / ‘Can You Feel It’ – Joseph Jackson, Young Adult Michael, Marlon, Jermaine, Tito, Jackie and Orchestra
- ‘Money’ – Joseph Jackson
- ‘Keep the Faith (Reprise)’ – Rob, MJ, and Ensemble
- ‘She’s Out of My Life’ – MJ and Young Adult Michael
- ‘Jam’ – MJ, Ensemble, and Orchestra
- ‘Human Nature’ – MJ and Rachel
- ‘Bad’ / ‘2 Bad’ – MJ, Company and Orchestra
- ‘Price of Fame (Reprise)’ – MJ
- ‘Thriller’ – Little Michael, MJ, Joseph Jackson and Ensemble
- ‘Man in the Mirror’ – Company
- ‘Jam (Reprise)’ / ‘Black or White’ / ‘Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ (Reprise)’ – Company
- ‘Working Day and Night’ – Orchestra
Cast
MJ
Jordan Markus
MJ (Alternate)
DeAundre’ Woods
Michael
Erik Hamilton
Little Michael
Quentin Blanton Jr.,
Bane Griffith
Joseph Jackson / Rob
Devin Bowles
Berry Gordy / Nick
J. Daughtry
Tito Jackson / Quincy Jones
Josh A. Dawson
Alejandro
Anthony J. Garcia
Little Marlon
Bryce A. Holmes
Rachel
Cecilia Petrush
Dave
Jed Resnick
Katherine Jackson
Anastasia Talley
Jackie Jackson
Jay McKenzie
Jermaine Jackson
Avilon Trust Tate
Marlon Jackson
Ashton Booth
Randy Jackson
Malcolm Miles Young
Ensemble
Croix DiIenno,
Zuri Noelle Ford,
Rachel Lockhart,
Michaela Marfori,
Matteo Marretta,
Jay McKenzie,
Avilon Trust Tate,
Ashton Booth,
Malcolm Miles Young
Crew
Director & Choreographer
Christopher Wheeldon
Musical Supervision, Orchestrations & Arrangements
David Holcenberg
Scenic Design
Derek McLane
Lighting Design
Natasha Katz
Costume Design
Paul Tazewell
Sound Design
Gareth Owen
Projection Design
Peter Nigrini
Hair & Wig Design
Charles LaPointe
Makeup Design
Joe Dulude II
Global Associate Director
Dontee Kiehn
Global Associate Choreographer
Michael Balderrama
Dance Supervisor
Justin Prescott
Assistant Director
Christopher Campbell
Orchestrations & Arrangements
Jason Michael Webb
Music Director
Victor Simonson
Casting
Rachel Hoffman, CSA,
Lindsay Levine, CSA,
The Telsey Office
Production Stage Manager
Shawn Pennington
Michael Jackson Movement
Rich + Tone Talauega
Electronic Music Design
Strange Cranium,
Billy Jay Stein,
Hiro Iida
Music Coordinator
John Miller
Company Manager
Justin Scholl
Understudies
Vacation Swing
Michael Andreaus,
Alex Aquilino
Swing
JoJo Carmichael,
Joshua Dawson,
Ui-Seng François,
Jahir L. Hipps,
Faith Jones,
Rajané Katurah,
Kendrick Mitchell,
Zion Mikhail Pradier,
Charles P. Way
Dance Captain
JoJo Carmichael
Universal Swing
Skye Jackson-Williams,
Tyrone Reese
Little Marlon
Quentin Blanton Jr.,
Bane Griffith
Little Michael
Bryce A. Holmes
Michael
Jacobi Kai
Reviews
'MJ The Musical' Dazzles with Iconic Moves, Massive Scale and Heartfelt Tribute | JaxPlays Reviews
‘MJ The Musical’ Broadway tour delivers iconic hits, stunning choreography, immersive visuals and a powerful tribute to the legacy of Michael Jackson. read moreContribute to this production page
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