JORDAN MARKUS ASCENDS TO THE TITLE ROLE IN THE FIRST NATIONAL TOUR OF “MJ”
(JORDAN MARKUS as ‘MJ.’ PHOTO: MATTHEW MURPHY)
THE FOUR-TIME TONY AWARD®-WINNING NEW MUSICAL IS STARTIN’ SOMETHIN’ IN PROVIDENCE
JANUARY 21 – 26, 2025 AT THE PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
New York, NY Producers Lia Vollack, John Branca and John McClain announced that Jordan Markus will ascend to the title role on the National Tour of the four-time Tony Award-winning musical, MJ beginning December 31.

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to
Providence in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. It’s thrilling sold out crowds on Broadway; in cities across North America; London’s West End; Hamburg, Germany…and now MJ is startin’ somethin’ in Providence as it makes its premiere at the Providence Performing Arts Center in January 2025.
Ticket prices start at $59. Additional ticket information is available at ppacri.org. Tickets and information for all MJ
productions are available at MJTheMusical.com. Jordan Markus takes over the title role of ‘MJ’ on the First National Tour having played the role twice a week as the ‘MJ – Alternate’ since August 2024. A singer, songwriter, actor, and dancer, he made his Broadway and National tour debuts playing both roles of ‘MJ’ and ‘Michael’ in MJ. Markus is an original cast member of the First National Tour Company.
For more information worldwide, visit: www.mjthemusical.com ● Facebook ● Twitter/X ● Instagram.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE IN PROVIDENCE

• Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22 at 7P
• Thursday, January 23 and Friday, January 24 at 7:30P
• Saturday, January 25 at 2P & 8P
• Sunday, January 26 1P & 6:30P
  
• TICKET INFORMATION
  Tickets for MJ are available at the PPAC Box Office window (220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903), by
  visiting ppacri.org or by phone at 401.421.ARTS (2787). Box Office window and phone hours are Monday through
  Friday, 10A to 5P, Saturday, 10A to 2P and two hours prior to curtain time(s) on show days.