3/24/2024 0 Comments Autumn vixen i blair i![]() These memories open MJ from the confines of the Dangerous Tour rehearsal space to the colorfully grandiose world of Jackson on Derek McLane’s remarkably transformable set, taking us along on a journey through some of the star’s biggest breakout performances. Despite Rob’s efforts to thwart her mission, she manages to get close to and somewhat win over the notoriously moody and quicksilver star, who during breaks in rehearsal sits with her and recounts stories of his troubled childhood under the abusive tutelage of his father Joe (also played by Bowles) and on to his early days at Motown and its resultant superstardom. ![]() Moody) worm their way into the closed studio in an attempt to interview Jackson. Still, if they don’t use it, he tells them, “God will give it to Prince.”Īs the troupe is overworked to the point of exhaustion, an ambitious young reporter and her cameraman (Mary Kate Moore and Da’Von T. When a new and ridiculously expensive opening for the show comes to him in a dream, Jackson insists on implementing it despite his team’s protests of physical danger and the need for a massive amount of funds the star doesn’t have. ![]() Set in a LA rehearsal studio in 1992 just prior to his lengthy $100 million-grossing Dangerous World Tour, King of Pop (played in a striking feat of physical resurrection by Roman Banks) is at his most demanding and exacting in his pursuit of perfection, much to the frustration of his tour manager Rob (Devin Bowles) and business manager Dave (Matt Loehr). Opening just before Crissmiss at the always festive Pantages, MJ plays through the end of January and could not be a better way to kick off the new year. With direction and Tony-winning choreography by Christopher Wheeldon, a book by two-time Pulitzer honoree Lynn Nottage, and produced with the blessings of the estate of Michael Jackson, the west coast premiere of MJ - The Musical is indeed the perfect treat for us seasonal cheer-challenged Angelenos. ![]()
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