‘MJ The Musical’ Discussion | The Cosmic Curtain Podcast

November 11, 2024 Brian Kitson Broadway In Detroit, Jukebox Musicals, MJ the Musical 2 min read

How familiar are you with Michael Jackson and his family’s works? With roots in Motown, the King of Pop began his reign of power in The Jackson 5 before branching off to find his own way (and sound, for that matter) in the world. The journey wasn’t easy, as Michael Jackson had so many low points throughout his life, but he pushed forward and made his stamp on the world through his music and charities. As you’ll learn in this podcast episode of The Cosmic Curtain, my Michael Jackson knowledge was lacking, but I’ve gained a new perspective on The King of Pop thanks to MJ The Musical and Broadway in Detroit.

Join me (Brian Kitson) and my fellow co-host and Box Seat Babe RJ Miller-Zelinko as we explore the show and life of one of the greatest musical prodigies of our time. In this MJ the Musical episode, we break the story on stage, how the musical uses an interesting transition technique to flash back and forth through Jackson’s life, and how the music in this jukebox musical enhances the story.

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MJ The Musical is in its second year of touring across North America! Catch this incredible show when it arrives in a city near you! Don’t miss other upcoming shows from Broadway in Detroit’s 2024-2025 season, such as Mean Girls, Les Mis, Hadestown, and Six! Grab your tickets for these shows and more! Have you seen this musical before? Did you enjoy it? What did you think of this episode? Let us know your thoughts on social media @mycosmiccircus and @boxseatbabes! If you enjoy this podcast, please consider sharing it with friends and following us on social media.

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