Jamaal Fields-Green to take over lead role in MJ THE MUSICAL
Photo credit: Matthew Murphy
Producers of the acclaimed Broadway musical MJ have announced that Jamaal Fields-Green will take over the title role in the smash hit London production.
Fields-Green – who has the distinction of being the only performer to have played the role in all three global productions: on Broadway, on the US national tour and already having performed to standing ovations at the Prince Edward Theatre in London – replaces Myles Frost in the role, beginning performances on 14 January 2025.
Booking for MJ has also been extended today, with tickets now on sale through until 13 September 2025.
Jamaal said: “I’m deeply humbled and honoured to have the opportunity to perform in this show and role here in London. Ever since I made my debut in the West End earlier this year, something in the city has been calling me back.
“London - I’m excited to share my artistry and make some magic with you in this beautiful city. I hope to see you at the theatre, I promise you’re not going to want to miss it. Let’s party!”
Director & Choreographer of MJ, Christopher Wheeldon, said: “Having Jamaal’s brilliance lead the West End production after dazzling audiences on Broadway and across America, ensures that MJ will have continued success on the stage of Prince Edward Theatre as he brings MJ magic to London.”
Jamaal is joined by Ashley Zhangazha as Joseph Jackson/Rob, Mitchell Zhangazha as Michael, Philippa Stefani as Rachel, Phebe Edwards as Katherine Jackson/Kate, Matt Mills as Berry Gordy/Nick, Rohan Pinnock-Hamilton as Tito Jackson/Quincy Jones, Matt Gonsalves as Alejandro, Jon Tsouras as Dave, Kieran Alleyne as MJ Alternate and Standby for Michael, Kwamé Kandekore as Standby for MJ and Standby for Michael, and André Phipps as Standby for MJ and Standby for Michael.
The full cast includes Derek Aidoo, Morgan Baulch, Milan Cacacie, Tevin Daniel, Spencer Darlaston-Jones, Hanna Dimtsu, Aden Dzuda, Marie Finlayson, Christopher Gopaul, Kalisha Johnson, Grace Kanyamibwa, Travis Kerry, Dianté Lodge, Simeon Montague, George Ross, Lydia Sterling, Toyan Thomas-Browne, Taylor Walker, Charlotte-Kate Warren, and Tavio Wright.
Alongside Ari Adebiyi, Cristiano Cuino, Jaydon Eastman and Joel Molin as Little Michael, Khanya Madaka, Kristiano Ricardo, Ashton Robertson and Asher Swaray-Gray star as Little Marlon.
The internationally renowned creative team for MJ, helmed by two-time Pulitzer Prize® winning writer Lynn Nottage and two-time Tony Award® winning Director & Choreographer, and Royal Ballet Associate Artist Christopher Wheeldon, includes set designer Derek McLane, lighting designer Natasha Katz, costume designer Paul Tazewell, sound designer Gareth Owen, projection designer Peter Nigrini, musical supervisor David Holcenberg, orchestrator and arrangers David Holcenberg and Jason Michael Webb, and UK casting directors Pippa Ailion CDG and Natalie Gallacher CDG.
