At 10, “J.R. The Star” makes his Broadway debut as a mesmerizing actor, singer, and dancer. A breakout sensation on stages across the U.S., in his viral dance video to Beyoncé’s “Stronger,” voiceovers, and starring in the 2024 movie Stronger. Julius-Raymond is gifted! He’s grateful to God, his parents Geneviève Nixon-Weems and Julius Weems III, family, coaches, and DDO Agency.
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DeAundre’ Woods (Standby MJ, Michael) is so excited to be making his Broadway debut in MJ! Thank you to my family, friends & agents at Gray Talent for your continued support. To God be the glory! IG: dre_woods Other credits include: Alexander Hamilton (And Peggy National Tour), Aaron Burr (Asian International Tour).
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Apollo hails from Abbeville, LA by way of South Bend, IN. Theater: Sister Act, Dreamgirls, Ragtime, and originated the role of Chinese Superhero The Monkey King in Beijing, China. Television: “Let’s Stay Together,” “Criminal Minds.” Experiencing the iconic videos for “Scream” and “Remember the Time”, Apollo was captivated by the artistry of “The King of Pop.” Former lead singer of rock band SteppHeavy, Apollo is excited to be made his Broadway debut with MJ.
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Antoine is an Emmy Award Winner and is excited to be bringing MJ to Broadway. Other Broadway Credits include The Tony and Grammy Award-Winning The Color Purple (Revival); Carousel; Miss Saigon; Memphis; and the First Broadway National Tour of Cinderella.
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is excited to be making his Broadway debut! Tour: Hairspray. Regional: Mamma Mia!, A Christmas Carol. Michael would like to thank his mother, Celeste, for her support. With God, all things are possible.
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Joey was last seen on Broadway as “Rudy The Voice” in A Bronx Tale – The Musical. Twenty-year career on Broadway also includes: Nice Work If You Can Get It, How To Succeed in Business, The Drowsy Chaperone, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and the 2001 revival of Follies. Off-Broadway: Help (The Shed), Carmelina (York Theatre), Saturday Night (Second Stage), Summer of ’42 (Variety Arts). National Tour: Lord Evelyn in Anything Goes, The Fonz in Happy Days -The Musical, and Jimmy in Thoroughly Modern Millie. Regional: Trip To Bountiful (Actor’s Ensemble); Boeing, Boeing (Gulfshore); Crazy For You (Sharon); Lend Me A Tenor (Westchester Bway); White Christmas; Singin’ In The Rain; Nice Work If You Can Get It (Ogunquit); Victor, Victoria (TUTS); When You Wish (Phoenix Theatre); Animal Crackers (Williamstown). TV: “FBI: Most Wanted,” “The Deuce,” “The Good Fight,” “Younger,” “Elementary,” “Deception,” “Person of Interest,” “The Path.” Film: Conditional, New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, Providence, and Audrey.
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Broadway Debut! Recently in Barlow & Bear’s Unofficial Bridgerton Musical in Concert (The Kennedy Center). Grateful to the Creator, Mom, Dad, Maddie, Charlotte, The University of Michigan (‘23), The LINK Program, Buchwald, and my tribe.
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