Kravis Center Announces Cast for 'MJ'

Credit: Kravis Center

(Press Release) ​West Palm Beach, Fla. (November 11, 2025) – The Raymond F. Kravis Center and producers Lia Vollack, John Branca and John McClain are thrilled to announce the cast for the smash-hit musical, MJ, when it makes it West Palm Beach premiere February 10 – 15. Tickets will go on sale Friday, November 14 at 10 a.m. online and 12 p.m. at the Box Office or by calling 561.832.7469.

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​Jordan Markus plays the title role of ‘MJ’ on the First National Tour. An original cast member of the touring company, Jordan made his Broadway and National tour debuts playing both roles of ‘MJ’ and ‘Michael’ in MJ. He is joined on tour by Melvin Gray Jr. (MJ – Alternate) who will play the role twice a week, Brandon Lee Harris (Michael), Quentin Blanton Jr. (Little Michael), Bryce A. Holmes (Little Michael), Erik Hamilton (Standby MJ, Michael), Devin Bowles (Joseph Jackson/Rob), J. Daughtry (Berry Gordy/Nick), Michael Nero (Tito Jackson/Quincy Jones), Kevin Cruz (Alejandro), Austin Rankin (Little Marlon), Kristin Stokes (Rachel), Jed Resnick (Dave) and Rajané Katurah (Katherine Jackson/Kate).

The ensemble includes Omarion Burke (Swing), Kolby Colmary (Ensemble), Joshua Dawson (Swing), Ghrai Devore-Stokes (Swing), Zuri Noelle Ford (Ensemble/Fight Captain), Ui-Seng François (Swing), Andy Golden (Randy Jackson/Ensemble), Treston J. Henderson (Jackie Jackson/Ensemble), Jahir L. Hipps (Swing), Skye Jackson-Williams (Universal Swing), Daria Pilar Redus (Standby Rachel, Kate/Katherine Jackson), Jacobi Kai (u/s Michael), Rachel Lockhart (Ensemble), Michaela Marfori (Ensemble), Matteo Marretta (Ensemble), Kendrick Mitchell (Swing), Zion Mikhail Pradier (Swing/Asst Dance Captain), Tyrone Reese (Universal Swing/Dance Captain), Daria Pilar Redus (Standby Rachel, Kate/Katherine Jackson), Avilon Trust Tate (Jermaine Jackson/Ensemble) and Brion Marquis Watson (Marlon Jackson/Ensemble).

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to West Palm Beach in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. It’s thrilled over 5 million people globally on Broadway; in cities across North America; London’s West End; Hamburg, Germany; Melbourne, Australia and now MJ is Startin’ Somethin’ in South Florida as it makes its premiere at the Kravis Center in February 2026.

The MJ creative team features Scenic Design by two-time Tony and Emmy Award winner Derek McLane, Lighting Design by seven-time Tony Award winner Natasha Katz, Costume Design by Oscar, Tony and Emmy Award winner Paul Tazewell, Sound Design by Tony Award winner Gareth Owen, Projection Design by two-time Tony Award nominee Peter Nigrini, Hair & Wig Design by two-time Emmy Award nominee Charles G. LaPointe and Makeup Design by Emmy nominee Joe Dulude II. The creative team also features Musical Supervision by Tony Award nominee David Holcenberg, Orchestrations and Arrangements by David Holcenberg and Tony Award winner Jason Michael Webb and Music Direction by Nathanael Wilkerson and Jason Yarcho. Casting by The Telsey Office / Rachel Hoffman, CSA, Lindsay Levine, CSA.

The MJ First National Tour is general managed by Bespoke Theatricals. The stage management team is led by Production Stage Manager Nicole Olson, Stage Manager Xavier Khan and Assistant Stage Managers Alexander Pierce and Lauren Taylor Winston. The company management team is led by Company Manager Eric Armstrong and Assistant Company Manager Bianca Jean-Charles.
For more information worldwide, visit: www.mjthemusical.com