MJ The Musical Arrives in Brisbane 2026

GLOBAL SMASH HIT MJ THE MUSICAL CONFIRMED FOR BRISBANE SEASON

BOOK BY TWO-TIME PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING WRITER LYNN NOTTAGE, DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY OLIVIER AWARD WINNER CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON OBE

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After thrilling more than 5 million audience members worldwide, producers of MJ THE MUSICAL today confirmed that the Olivier and four-time Tony Award-winning musical will open in Brisbane at QPAC’s Lyric Theatre in March 2026.

Tickets for the Brisbane season will be available for pre-sale from Monday 27 October 2025. Patrons are encouraged to join the waitlist at mjthemusical.com.au for first access to tickets.

Brought to Australia by leading producer Michael Cassel, alongside original Broadway producers Lia Vollack, John Branca, and John McClain, the Australian premiere season of MJ marks the fifth production of the global hit musical since its Broadway debut in February 2022. Along with acclaimed runs in London, Germany and across the US, Brisbane is the next Australian city set to experience the must-see theatrical event.

Lia Vollack, MJ’s original Broadway producer, said:

“The global response to MJ has been phenomenal. The entire creative team and I are thrilled to share this extraordinary production with Brisbane audiences, and to showcase the talented company who bring this show to life.”

Australian producer Michael Cassel said:

“MJ has left audiences on their feet night after night thanks to its scale, precision and sheer electricity, and we’re thrilled to bring that energy to Brisbane. QPAC is the ideal stage for our world-class Australian cast; an ensemble of remarkable singers, dancers and musicians, including Liam Damons, who returns home to Brisbane in one of our leading roles. This production pairs an emotional theatrical story with the kind of big-night impact audiences love, and we can’t wait to share it with Queensland.”

The production is led by Broadway sensation Ilario Grant as MJ, joined by Brisbane’s own Liam Damons, who will open the season in his hometown playing the role of Michael in his teenage years. Damons, who made his professional debut with MJ is currently reprising the role in Melbourne.