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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. read more
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. read more

Details

Venue
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.
Lyrics
Michael Jackson

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.

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
Roman Banks
MJ (Alternate)
Jamaal Fields-Green
Michael
Brandon Lee Harris
Little Michael
Josiah Benson, Bane Griffith
Joseph Jackson/Rob
Devin Bowles
Rachel
Mary Kate Moore
Berry Gordy/Nick
J. Daughtry
Tito Jackson/Quincy Jones
Josh A. Dawson
Little Marlon
Bryce A. Holmes
Dave
Matt Loehr
Alejandro
Da’Von T. Moody
Katherine Jackson
Anastasia Talley
Jermaine Jackson
Jacobi Kai
Jackie Jackson
Jay McKenzie
Dance Captain
Kyle DuPree
Assistant Dance Captain
JoJo Carmichael
Ensemble
Jacobi Kai, Jay McKenzie, Croix DiIenno, Kellie Drobnick, Zuri Noelle Ford, Matteo Marretta, Chelsea Mitchell-Bonsu, Brion Marquis Watson, 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

Swing
JoJo Carmichael, Kyle DuPree, Jahir L. Hipps, Rajané Katurah, Skye Jackson-Williams, Kendrick Mitchell, Zion Mikhail Pradier, Ayla Stackhouse, Charles P. Way
MJ/Michael
Jordan Markus

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