Producers Lia Vollack, John Branca and John McClain are thrilled to announce the cast for the smash-hit musical, "MJ," when it makes its Sacramento premiere at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center April 8–19 as part of Broadway Sacramento's Broadway On Tour series.

Tickets are on sale now and prices start at $49. For additional ticket information check out BroadwaySacramento.com.

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"), Jackson Robert Vann ("Little Michael"), Eric Wiltz ("Little Michael"), Erik Hamilton (Standby "MJ,""Michael"), Devin Bowles (Joseph Jackson/Rob), Kendrick Mitchell (Berry Gordy/Nick), Michael Nero (Tito Jackson/Quincy Jones), Kevin Cruz (Alejandro), Quentin Blanton Jr. (Little Marlon), Kristin Stokes (Rachel), Jed Resnick (Dave) and Rajane Katurah (Katherine Jackson/Kate).

Michael Jackson is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, the "King of Pop's" unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Sacramento in "MJ."

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The multiple Tony Award-winning musical "MJ' is 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.

The production has thrilled more than 5 million people globally on Broadway, in cities across North America, Hamburg, Germany, Brisbane, and Australia.

The "MJ" additional ensemble includes Omarion Burke (Swing), JoJo Carmichael (Swing), Kolby Colmary (Ensemble), Joshua Dawson (Swing), Ghrai Devore-Stokes (Swing), Zuri Noelle Ford (Ensemble/Fight Captain), Ui-Seng François (Ensemble), Andy Golden (Randy Jackson/Ensemble), Treston J. Henderson (Jackie Jackson/Ensemble), Sheldon Henry (Swing), Jahir L. Hipps (Swing), Skye Jackson-Williams (Universal Swing), Jacobi Kai (Swing), Sage Lee (u/s Michael), Rachel Lockhart (Ensemble), Matteo Marretta (Ensemble), Buna McCreery-Njie (Marlon Jackson/Ensemble) Zion Mikhail Pradier (Swing/Asst Dance Captain), Daria Pilar Redus (Standby Rachel, Kate/Katherine Jackson), Tyrone Reese (Universal Swing/Dance Captain), and Avilon Trust Tate (Jermaine Jackson/Ensemble).

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.

For information on the Sacramento engagement, visit: BroadwaySacramento.com.

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, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.