Ephraim Sykes Cast as Michael Jackson in 'MJ the Musical'!
Ephraim Sykes is Michael Jackson!
The 34-year-old actor will play the late Thriller music icon in the upcoming Broadway musical MJ The Musical, Variety confirmed on Thursday (November 21).
Ephraim currently stars in Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations, and earned a Tony nomination for his role as David Ruffin, as well as a Grammy nomination for the cast recording. He’s previously been on NBC’s Hairspray Live!, and has appeared in Newsies and Hamilton.
The show is “intended to highlight’s the King of Pop’s life and career, boasting a selection of his chart-topping hits such as ‘Thriller,’ ‘Billie Jean, ‘ ‘Man in the Mirror,’ and ‘The Way You Make Me Feel.’”
Previews for the upcoming production will begin on July 6, 2020 at the Neil Simon Theatre, with an official opening set for August 13, 2020.
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