MJ the Musical
As of October 27, 2026, MJ the Musical is a musicals that is in pre-production, currently casting. Five production companies are attached, including Sony Music, The Michael Jackson Estate and Lia Vollack Productions. Attached are casting directors Lindsay Levine, CSA and Rachel Hoffman, CSA; writer Lynn Nottage; and producer Lia Vollack. It was scheduled to open in New York, NY and Chicago, IL and 1 other venue in February 2022. Production List last updated this listing on October 27, 2026.
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Project Summary
MJ the Musical is a Broadway production and international tour playing at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York, NY. The production is directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, with book by Lynn Nottage. Auditions are scheduled for Fall 2026.
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director and Choreographer | Christopher Wheeldon |
| Musical Director | Jason Michael Webb |
Writing
| Writer | Lynn Nottage |
Sound & Music
| Music Supervisor | David Holcenberg |
| Sound Designer | Gareth Owen |
Casting
| Casting Director | Lindsay Levine, CSA |
| Casting Director | Rachel Hoffman, CSA |
Other Crew
| Scenic Designer | Derek McLane |
| Lighting Designer | Natasha Katz |
| Video Designer | Peter Nigrini |
| Co-Choreographer / Associate Choreographer | Fabian Aloise |
Costume, Hair & Makeup
| Costume Designer | Paul Tazewell |
Production
| Producer | Lia Vollack |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/mj-the-musical (last updated Oct 27, 2026).