He will succeed original cast member Tavon Olds-Sample, who will depart the show in May after playing over 2,000 performances at the Neil Simon Theatre.<\/p>\n
Thrilling news: Brandon Lee Harris will join the cast of MJ The Musical<\/a> on Broadway this summer, stepping into the role of Michael from July 7. He reprises the role he originated on the show’s first national tour, appearing in more than 500 performances across the country.<\/p>\n Harris succeeds original Broadway cast member Tavon Olds-Sample<\/a>, who has played over 2,000 Broadway performances as Michael. He departs May 31, and the role will be played by MJ’s swings and understudies until Harris joins.<\/p>\n Set during rehearsals for Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour, MJ The Musical uses the King of Pop’s hit songs<\/a> to explore his life and creative process. As Jackson relives his memories, he’s played by three actors at three stages of his life: as Little Michael, young adult Michael, and adult MJ.<\/p>\n The four-time Tony Award-winning musical, directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon, has played at the Neil Simon Theatre<\/a> since 2021.<\/p>\n