Ephraim Sykes , who earned a Tony nomination earlier this year for his performance in Ain’t Too Proud—The Life and Times of the Temptations , will headline another jukebox bio-musical next year, taking center stage in MJ .
As previously reported , the Michael Jackson-focused show will begin performances July 6, 2020, at the Neil Simon Theatre. Opening night is set for August 13. Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage penned the script, with Tony winner Christopher Wheeldon tapped to direct and choreograph.
In addition to originating the role of David Ruffin in Ain't Too Proud, Sykes has appeared on Broadway in Hamilton, Motown, Newsies, Memphis, and The Little Mermaid. His additional credits include NBC's Hairspray Live! .
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23 Jukebox Musicals That Brought Your Favorite Music to Broadway
23 Jukebox Musicals That Brought Your Favorite Music to Broadway
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Ain't Too Proud—The Life and Times of the Temptations Playbill - April 2019
Derrick Baskin, Jeremy Pope, Jawan M. Jackson, Ephraim Sykes, and James Harkness
Matthew Murphy
A scene from All Shook Up
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Playbill - Opening Night
Adrienne Warren and cast of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
Manuel Harlan
American Idiot Playbill - Opening Night
Stark Sands, John Gallagher, Jr., and Michael Esper in American Idiot
Baby It's You! Playbill - Opening Night, March 2011
Christina Sajous, Erica Ash, Kyra Da Costa, Crystal Starr Knighton, Brandon Uranowitz, and Beth Leavel in Baby It's You
Beautiful Playbill - July 2015
Jessie Mueller in Beautiful
Joan Marcus
The Boy From Oz Playbill - Opening Night, Sept 2003
Hugh Jackman in The Boy From Oz
Anita and Steve Shevett
The Cher Show Playbill - Opening Night
Teal Wicks, Stephanie J. Block, and Micaela Diamond
Joan Marcus
Escape to Margaritaville Playbill - Opening Night
Paul Alexander Nolan and the cast in Escape to Margaritaville
Matthew Murphy
Head Over Heels Playbill - Opening Night
Tanya Haglund, Samantha Pollino, Bonnie Milligan, Ari Groover, and Amber Ardolino
Joan Marcus
The cast of Holler If Ya Hear Me
Joan Marcus
Jersey Boys Playbill - Opening Night
Mark Edwards, Aaron De Jesus, Cory Jeacoma, and Nicolas Dromard
Joan Marcus
Moulin Rouge Playbill - Opening Night
Cast of Moulin Rouge!
Matthew Murphy
Lovemusik Playbill - Opening Night
Michael Cerveris and Donna Murphy in LoveMusik
Mamma Mia! Playbill - Opening Night
Karen Mason, Louise Pitre, and Judy Kaye in Mamma Mia!
Joan Marcus
Million Dollar Quartet Playbill - Opening Night
The cast of Million Dollar Quartet
Motown: The Musical Playbill - Opening Night
Sharon Rose, Vanessa Fisher, and Cleopatra Joseph in Motown: The Musical
On Your Feet! Playbill - July 2016
Ana Villafañe in On Your Feet!
Matthew Murphy
Priscilla Queen of the Desert Playbill - Opening Night, Feb 2011
Will Swenson, Tony Sheldon, and Nick Adams in Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Joan Marcus
Cass Morgan, Lari White, and Beth Malone in Ring of Fire
Photo by Joan Marcus
Soul Doctor Playbill - Opening Night
Soul Doctor opened Aug. 15 at Circle in the Square.
Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
The cast of Summer: The Donna Summer Musical
Kevin Berne
Rock of Ages Playbill - Opening Night
Constantine Maroulis in Broadway's Rock of Ages
Joan Marcus