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Post by NatureCriminal7896 on Oct 25, 2021 21:13:49 GMT
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Post by NatureCriminal7896 on Oct 29, 2021 21:08:34 GMT
Broadway’s ‘MJ’ Musical Casts Role Of Little Michael Jackson Producers of MJ, the upcoming Broadway musical about Michael Jackson that uses the late icon’s hits as its score, has cast the young actor – or actors – who will play the singer in his youthful Jackson Five era: Walter Russell III from Harlem, New York, and Christian Wilson from Norfolk, Virginia, will alternate in the role of “Little Michael.” Also cast was Devin Trey Campbell from Bronx, New York, who will play the role of “Little Marlon” Jackson. Producers Lia Vollack Productions and The Michael Jackson Estate announced the hires. MJ, which features a book by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and a score of Jackson’s songs, begins performances on Broadway on December 6, with an opening night set for Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the newly refurbished Neil Simon Theatre. Rather than focusing on Jackson’s personal life or controversies, the musical depicts the Thriller star and his collaborators as they rehearse for the 1992 Dangerous Tour. Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon (who won a 2015 Tony Award for his choreography of An American In Paris) directs and choreographs. In August, producers announced that Myles Frost had been cast as the adult Michael Jackson, taking over from the pre-pandemic cast member Ephraim Sykes, who exited the stage project for a movie role. deadline.com/2021/10/broadway-mj-michael-jackson-musical-cast-walter-russell-iii-christian-wilson-devin-trey-campbell-1234864209/
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2021 18:49:58 GMT
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Post by NatureCriminal7896 on Nov 5, 2021 19:03:20 GMT
yes. Michael dancing was an workout. he lost weight everytime he toured.
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Post by NatureCriminal7896 on Nov 21, 2021 20:09:33 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2021 20:04:35 GMT
This really looks like the heart is where it should be. Looks so promising.
Interesting that Nottage references Mtv. Wonder if Mtv signed off on the usage of their brand?
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Post by NatureCriminal7896 on Nov 22, 2021 21:00:20 GMT
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Post by NatureCriminal7896 on Dec 3, 2021 0:20:13 GMT
the previews starting on the 6th.
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Post by respect77 on Dec 5, 2021 4:46:33 GMT
Dress rehearsal. (Premier is tomorrow, the 6th.)
Nice to see it. I'm still of two minds about this. Those Nottage comments left me cynical about the whole thing, but at the same time it would be better for MJ's image if it succeeded than if it failed.
I'm looking forward to fan reviews. (The media you know will virtue signal. Sigh.)
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Post by respect77 on Dec 5, 2021 5:50:05 GMT
First fan reaction.
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Post by respect77 on Dec 5, 2021 6:20:21 GMT
This is not a fan, but a Broadway actor/director
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2021 8:10:26 GMT
Dress rehearsal. (Premier is tomorrow, the 6th.) Nice to see it. I'm still of two minds about this. Those Nottage comments left me cynical about the whole thing, but at the same time it would be better for MJ's image if it succeeded than if it failed. I'm looking forward to fan reviews. (The media you know will virtue signal. Sigh.) I hope this does is great and does great. I like a good musical. Branca mentioned this could travel if successful, so I'm all in for a London show. It seems the full song list has been revealed too. Money made the list. 1 of 2 tunes post '91. I am very happy to see Ease On Down The Road on this list.
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Post by TonyR on Dec 5, 2021 17:01:13 GMT
Dress rehearsal. (Premier is tomorrow, the 6th.) Nice to see it. I'm still of two minds about this. Those Nottage comments left me cynical about the whole thing, but at the same time it would be better for MJ's image if it succeeded than if it failed. I'm looking forward to fan reviews. (The media you know will virtue signal. Sigh.) I hope this does is great and does great. I like a good musical. Branca mentioned this could travel if successful, so I'm all in for a London show. It seems the full song list has been revealed too. Money made the list. 1 of 2 tunes post '91. I am very happy to see Ease On Down The Road on this list. Money? Money?? Great. Although weird to choose an obscure album track but I guess it'll fit in with the storyline, hopefully it's some sort of reference to blackmail. So glad about this musical, I could never understand negative fan reaction to it. A big budget MJ musical is amazing, especially post LN. Get everyone talking about the music rather than the myth.
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Post by respect77 on Dec 5, 2021 18:11:03 GMT
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Post by respect77 on Dec 5, 2021 18:16:39 GMT
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