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In the audience, some longtime fans sang along and cried, others who never experienced Jackson live remained mesmerized, and even a few skeptics cheered thunderously. The dance ensemble delivers paramount performances that leave an imprint on the memory. The numbers are filled with Wheeldon’s masterful choreography, blending modern dance, Jackson’s iconic moves from the 90s, and deep, soul-stirring storytelling of the artist’s triumphs and tribulations. Musical numbers like “They Don’t Really Care About Us,” “Human Nature,” “Stranger in Moscow,” and “Thriller” are the show’s highlight reels. The smooth and swift changes between a man Jackson fears and a man he trusts give scene transitions delicate density. Though one can read Katherine as an enabler to Joe’s rampant physical and emotional abuse, this number gives a tender softness to her love and vowed protection of Jackson.ĭarrington also plays Rob, Jackson’s trusted tour manager. George especially shines during “I’ll Be There,” an affectionate duet with Little Michael.
#WHO WROTE THE MUSIC TO MJ HUMAN NATURE FULL#
Little Michael (a talented Christian Wilson at the performance I saw) and young adult Michael (a fierce Tavon Olds-Sample) work together in seamless transitions to tell the full story of Jackson's early years.īoth Quentin Earl Darrington ( Once On This Island), and Ayana George (Broadway debut), who play Joe and Katherine Jackson, respectively, give powerhouse vocal performances. In fact, all three generations of MJ exceed expectations. But here, Frost has immersed himself into the spirit of Michael Jackson, producing distinct parallels to the icon’s childlike behavior, restlessness, and paranoia.įrost gives this show not only his divine voice, but also a nuanced performance that humanizes the flawed superstar. Many American Idol auditions have proven this true. It’s not easy to sing a Jackson song or move with the late star’s precision, flexibility, and finesse. With every “hee-hee” and pelvic thrust, one can almost forget they're not seeing the King of Pop before their eyes. Nottage’s brilliant book gives the character of Jackson depth, and Myles Frost (who plays the eldest of three MJs who share the role) embodies the musician’s complex persona. Jackson’s troubled childhood, pain, and loneliness fueled creativity and inspired the lyrics he wrote. With the Jackson estate on the production team, Nottage has fixed this musical’s lens on the stories the artist told through his music. The book by two-time Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage narrows in on Jackson’s Dangerous Tour rehearsals in 1992 - well before allegations of child molestation charges against Jackson arose. The musical doesn't tell his full life story. MJ is the platinum standard the often-uninspired, generic jukebox musical could benefit to emulate. Under the exemplary direction and choreography of Christopher Wheeldon, the production gives context to Jackson’s inherited demons and zooms in on his daunting creative process and peerless genius. It’s unfortunate he is not alive to witness the flawless production of MJ the Musical, a model biographical musical now open at the Neil Simon Theatre on Broadway. Michael Jackson, one of the most beloved and influential musicians of all time, chased perfection his entire existence.
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