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MJ The Musical' Tour NYC EPA
About the project
Lynn Nottage, Writer; Christopher Wheeldon, Dir.-Choreo.; David Holcenberg, Music Supervision; Jason Michael Webb, Music Dir.
Casting Equity actors for future replacements in the Touring production of "MJ The Musical".
Roles in this project
Equity ActorsDates & Locations
Currently running.
Compensation & Contract
Key Details
- Jul 10, 2025: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM EDT
For consideration, audition date: July 10 (10:00A.M. - 6:00P.M.).
Please prepare a brief song in the style of the show and bring a headshot and resume. An accompanist will be provided.
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.
Equity
is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in
a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive
model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all
ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with
disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Additional Materials
MJ - Male, Black, to portray Michael Jackson in his late 20s - early 30s. Fantastic singer (able to sing
in a high tenor and falsetto range) and dancer.
MICHAEL/TOUR SINGER/ISLEY BROTHER - Male, Black, to portray Michael Jackson in his late
teens and early 20s. Excellent singer (able to sing in high tenor and falsetto range) and dancer.
Doubles as a Tour Singer and Isley Brother.
LITTLE MICHAEL – Male, Black, to portray Michael Jackson at about age 10, a fantastic singer and
dancer. Unchanged singing voice.
LITTLE MARLON – Male, Black to portray Marlon Jackson at about age 12, a great dancer and
singer. Understudies the role of Little Michael. Unchanged singing voice.
ROB/JOSEPH JACKSON – Male, Black, 40s-50s. Rob is the director of the Dangerous Tour
Michael is rehearsing, and in flashbacks becomes Joseph Jackson, Michael’s forceful and dominating
father. Great singer (baritenor/tenor range).
RACHEL - Female, any ethnicity, 20s-30s. Smart, inquisitive, ambitious but warm. Single minded
documentary filmmaker and journalist. Singer.
KATE/KATHERINE JACKSON – Female, Black, 30s-40s. Kate is a back-up singer for Michael and
in flashbacks becomes Katherine Jackson, Michael’s warm and loving mother. Fantastic, soulful
singer with extraordinary vocal range.
TITO JACKSON/QUINCY JONES/TOUR SINGER/JACKIE WILSON – Male, Black, 30s. Quincy
Jones, an iconic record producer/musician. Tito Jackson, Michael’s older brother; fantastic singer
(baritone/tenor range) who moves very well. Doubles as a Tour Singer and Jackie Wilson.
NICK/BERRY GORDY/DON CORNELIUS/DOCTOR - Male, Black, 40s-50s. Nick is the organized
and authoritative stage manager for the Dangerous. In flashbacks, becomes Berry Gordy, the iconic
record producer and founder of Motown. Great singer (baritone range).
DAVE - Male, 40s-50s. Michael’s fastidious business manager. Singer.
ALEJANDRO – Male, 30s. Humorous, fun-loving, fan of MJ, who is good at his job as a
documentary camera man. Singer.
