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The music ofMichael Jacksonis being celebrated on Broadway.
In first look photos shared exclusively with PEOPLE, newcomerMyles Frostmakes his Broadway debut starring as Jackson.
According to a press release, the musical “goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Jackson into legendary status.”
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In an April 2019interviewwithThe New York Times, Wheeldon said about writing the musical at the time, “We’re sensitive to what’s going on and we’ll see whether it works into the show or not. But the primary focus of our show has always been focusing on Michael’s creative process.” The musical reportedly does not address the scandal.
Nottage added in that interview, “We want this to be a musical that everyone can come to, regardless of how they feel about Michael Jackson, and they will leave with a better understanding of who he was as a human being.”
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Jackson’s 24-year-old son Princeattended the musical in December. A source told PEOPLE at the time that the show “blew him away.”
“Prince was very, very, sweet. He kept saying, ‘Wow,’ and talking about how much he loved the show, loved the energy — even loved the logo,” the source shared at the time. The insider added that Prince “mentioned how he can’t wait to see it again” and called Frost’s performance “incredible.”
MJ The Musicalbegan previews on Dec. 6 at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City with opening night set for Feb. 1.
source: people.com
