Michael Jackson was one of the greatest entertainers of all time, and now his legacy lives on in “MJ,” a musical centered around the making of Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour.
“It’s a privilege to be able to step into the world of 1992, and to basically share that time with other lovers of Michael Jackson,” Kendrick Mitchell, who plays as a swing actor for five of the major roles within the play, said. “It’s iconic. It’s our responsibility to share Michael Jackson and his story with integrity. I get to contribute to keeping that spirit alive.”
A native of Houston, Mitchell joined the cast of “MJ” as a swing, which means that he must learn every song and every part of the choreography, a responsibility he took to heart as he prepared for the roles. “In rehearsals, after looking at two of the dance numbers, I went home and cried big tears,” Mitchell said. “I thought ‘I don’t know if I can do this.’” Then, summoning his inner-Michael, Mitchell made the internal commitment to see it through. “Let me get the tears out now,” he said, “because I have to figure it out and get it done.”
