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Generally, we take in a Broadway musical in October.  Yesterday we ventured in the afternoon to the Neil Simon Theatre to take in MJ.  This Michael Jackson musical focused on the music and how Michael evolved and grew as an artist.  It took up some issue and alluded to others.   I found the music and choreography superb.  It covered much of the Jackson 5, The Jacksons and Michael Jackson song catalogues.  Early in the show you learn of the influence on Michael of the Jackie Wilson, James Brown and the Isley Brothers.

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Fred Klein

Jackie Wilson was a former boxer who had all the moves!
Flo Feinberg

There’s nothing like a great bio on a Broadway stage with amazing music and choreography…. how lucky are we to live in NY??
Robert Intelisano

Thanks for the review as it has been on our radar. Saw an interview on NY-1 about 1-2 years ago w the star. Yoing kid didn't know anything about MJ. Interesting background and then he fell asleep thru the pre-practice, showed up minutes before the actual audition and got the job. He looked phenomenal in the clip they showed, bravo!
Rona Gura

It's been on my radar too. Nice to know that the music was well done.
Daniel Schwartz

Interested to see how they would tell the story. Interesting and sad life.

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