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WELCOMES A NEW ‘LITTLE MARLON’
BEGINNING TONIGHT!
Exciting Casting News: Julius-Raymond Weems IV Joins the Cast of MJ as ‘Little Marlon’
Producers Lia Vollack, John Branca, and John McClain have announced that Julius-Raymond Weems IV will join the Broadway cast of MJ, stepping into the role of ‘Little Marlon’ beginning tonight, Tuesday, October 22. Originally from Florida, this marks Julius-Raymond’s Broadway debut, taking over the role from Jace Bently.
Tickets are available now at tickets.broadwaydirect.com or at the Neil Simon Theatre box office.
Since its opening in December 2021, MJ has been a smash hit, playing to over 1 million theatergoers and breaking box office records at the Neil Simon Theatre eleven times. The production, which stars Elijah Rhea Johnson as Michael Jackson, continues to captivate audiences on Broadway, on tour across North America, and in the West End.
For fans abroad, the MJ experience is expanding, with productions slated to open in Hamburg, Germany, in December 2024 and in Sydney, Australia, in 2025. The North American tour is currently in Tulsa, OK, starring Jamaal Fields-Green, while the West End production features Tony Award-winner Myles Frost.
Meet Julius-Raymond Weems IV
Julius-Raymond Weems IV, also known as "J.R. the Star," is making waves with his Broadway debut at just 10 years old. This young powerhouse is not only an actor but also a skilled singer and dancer. He's already impressed audiences nationwide with his viral dance video to Beyoncé’s “Stronger” and his standout role in the 2024 film Stronger. Julius-Raymond thanks his family, coaches, and DDO Agency for their support, and credits God for his success.
For more on Julius-Raymond, visit juliusraymondiv.com or follow him on Instagram at @juliusraymondiv.
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