It's been seen by more than a million people on Broadway and many more on the West End, and now the Tony Award-winning MJ the Musical is on an Australian stage for the first time, debuting at Sydney's Lyric Theatre.
Centred around the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, MJ the Musical features more than 25 of Michael Jackon’s biggest pop hits set to show-stopping dance numbers, including ‘Beat It’, ‘Smooth Criminal’, ‘Man In The Mirror’ and ‘Thriller’.
Off the back of leading the US National Tour of MJ, critically acclaimed performer Roman Banks is leading a stacked cast of local and international performers. Banks is joined by Brisbane-based newcomer Liam Damons who will make his professional debut playing Michael as a young adult.
They join a massive cast including Josslynn Hlenti Afoa as Michael Jackson’s mother Katherine, Conlon Bonner playing the dual roles of Tito Jackson and Quincy Jones, Derrick Davis playing Michael’s father, Joseph, and his tour director, Rob, Yashith Fernando as Alejandro, Wonza Johnson as Berry Gordy and Nick, Tim Wright as Dave, and Home and Away star Penny McNamee returning to the stage as MTV journalist, Rachel.
MJ the Musical is now playing at the Sydney Lyric Theatre through to June 2025. Planning to see it with friends? You can buy 4 tickets and save $60* (*T&Cs apply). Book now at mjthemusical.com.au.
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