MJ the Musical

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Event MJ the Musical
Venue Sydney Lyric Theatre (2011- ), Pyrmont, NSW
First Date 26 February 2025
Last Date 23 August 2025
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry is heading to Australia in the multiple Tony Award®-winning MJ the Musical.

Centred around the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, MJ the Musical goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Jackson into legendary status.
Primary Genre Music Theatre
Secondary Genre Musical Biography
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Yossi Torbiner Associate Producer
Paul Tazewell Costume Designer
Elysha Manik Dance Captain Resident Dance Supervisor
Brendan Yeates Dance Captain Australian Associate Dance Supervisor
Christopher Wheeldon Director & Choreographer
Lynn Nottage Librettist
Natasha Katz Lighting Designer
Michael Azzopardi Musical Director
David Holcenberg Musical Supervisor Orchestrations & Arrangements
Jason Webb Orchestrator & Arrangements
Ceeko Performer Standby for MJ and Michael
Josslynn Afoa Performer Katherine Jackson
Roman Banks Performer MJ
Conlon Bonner Performer Tito Jackson/Quincy Jones
Liam Damons Performer Michael
Derrick Davis Performer Joseph Jackson/Rob
Yashith Fernando Performer Alejandro
Ilario Grant Performer Standby for MJ and Michael
Wonza Johnson Performer Berry Gordy/Nick
Penny McNamee Performer Rachel
Albanus Strickland Performer Standby for MJ and Michael
Tim Wright Performer Dave
Michael Cassel Producer
Effie Nkrumah Resident Director
Derek McLane Set Designer
Michael Jackson Songwriter
Gareth Owen Sound Designer
Works
Text Nationality United States of America
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Web https://www.broadwayworld.com/sydney/regional/MJ-the-Musical-4288388
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 213048