'MJ the Musical' holding open casting call for 'Michaels' of all ages

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Monday, January 6, 2020
In this March 5, 2009 file photo, US singer Michael Jackson speaks at a press conference at the London O2 Arena.
In this March 5, 2009 file photo, US singer Michael Jackson speaks at a press conference at the London O2 Arena.
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A Broadway musical has launched a multi-city search for actors of all ages, including young performers to play Michael Jackson at age 10.

The producers of "MJ the Musical" are holding open auditions across the country over the next few weeks. They're looking for actors for stage roles as well as to understudy, and must possess the singing and dancing chops to play Michael Jackson at various stages of his life.

Tony Award-nominee Ephraim Sykes has been cast in the main role as Jackson. The show is expected to open next summer at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York.

Auditions will take place across the country throughout January in Washington, D.C., Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia, Atlanta, New York City, and Los Angeles. Video submissions will also be accepted.

Those interested in auditioning can find more information at www.mjthemusical.com.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Saturday, January 11th, 2020

Open Call from 12-3pm

Hyatt Place Washington DC

1522 K Street NW

Washington, D.C 20005

CHICAGO, IL

Saturday, January 11th, 2020

Open Call from 1 - 3:30 pm

Gus Giordano Dance School

5230 N Clark Street

Chicago, IL 60640

DETROIT, MI

Sunday, January 12th, 2020

Open Call from 10am - 12:30pm

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby

525 W Lafayette Boulevard

Detroit, MI USA 48226

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Sunday, January 12th, 2020

Open Call from 12pm - 3pm

Walnut Street Theatre

825 Walnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19107

ATLANTA, GA

Saturday, January 25th, 2020

Open Call from 12-3pm

Sheraton Atlanta Hotel

165 Courtland Street NE

Atlanta, GA 30303

NEW YORK CITY, NY

Saturday, January 25th, 2020

Open Call from 10am - 1pm

Telsey + Company

1501 Broadway, Suite #510

NYC, NY 10036

*Must bring ID to enter the building

LOS ANGELES, CA

Saturday, February 1st, 2020

Open Call from 9am - 1pm

Screenland Studios

10501 Burbank Boulevard

North Hollywood, CA 91601

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