Matte Martinez will assume the titular role of 'MJ' in Broadway's smash-hit musical MJ on Tuesday, September 2nd. Martinez made his Broadway debut at the Neil Simon Theatre in October 2023 and is currently in the company as Standby for 'MJ' and 'Michael.' He succeeds Elijah Rhea Johnson, who has been in the role since April 2023, and will play his final performance on Sunday, August 31st. "Matte gives audiences a daz…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:12AM on July 17, 2025