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Jackson was one of the most popular entertainers in the world, and was the best-selling music artist during the year of his death. Jackson's contributions to music, dance, and fashion along with his publicized personal life made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades.


The eighth child of the Jackson family, Michael made his professional debut in 1964 with his elder brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon as a member of the Jackson 5. He began his solo career in 1971 while at Motown Records.
In the early 1980s, Jackson became a dominant figure in popular music. His music videos, including those of "Beat It", "Billie Jean", and "Thriller" from his 1982 album Thriller, are credited with breaking racial barriers and transforming the medium into an art form and promotional tool. The popularity of these videos helped bring the television channel MTV to fame. Jackson's 1987 album Bad spawned the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "I Just Can't Stop Loving You", "Bad", "The Way You Make Me Feel", "Man in the Mirror", and "Dirty Diana", becoming the first album to have five number-one singles in the nation. He continued to innovate with videos such as "Black or White" and "Scream" throughout the 1990s, and forged a reputation as a touring solo artist.
Through stage and video performances, Jackson popularized a number of complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk, to which he gave the name. His distinctive sound and style has influenced numerous artists of various music genres.

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The Climate of Eden
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1952
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A Strange Loop
Bookwriter, Composer, & Lyricist
MJ
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by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025

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The innovative New Media Film Festival, known for championing groundbreaking ideas created Writers Block - a unique and engaging platform for celebrating the voices of writers. Live online during 16th New Media Film Festival June 4-5 2026.
Review: NEIL DIAMOND: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Shea's Buffalo Theatre Photo
Review: NEIL DIAMOND: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Apr 9, 2025

The trend continues of bringing a musical superstar's life to the Broadway stage in a jukebox bio-musical style. We've had Cher, Tina Turner, Gloria Estefan, Michael Jackson, and now Neil Diamond in THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE. The flashy and often heartfelt Broadway tour settled onto the stage of Shea's Buffalo Theatre last night to an enthusiastic ovation.
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by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2025

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The Doo Wop Project Returns for One Afternoon Only Photo
The Doo Wop Project Returns for One Afternoon Only
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2025

The Doo Wop Project is performing live at Popejoy Hall on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 3:00pm. This talented vocal ensemble delivers a nostalgic musical journey, singing timeless doo-wop classics and reimagining modern hits with a vintage twist they call being “doowopified.” 
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by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2025

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Broadway Alum Ryan Shaw Releases New Track 'Rising Up'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 4, 2025

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Full Cast Set For Lynn Nottage's INTIMATE APPAREL at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2025

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Michael Jackson Biopic Faces Delays and Possible Two-Part Release
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025

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Ryan Shaw and Ray Angry Unite for Reimagined 'Off Broadway' Album
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025

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by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025

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Jon Muq Unveils North American Tour Dates Photo
Jon Muq Unveils North American Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2025

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Jackie Evancho Drops Original New Single 'Worthy' Photo
Jackie Evancho Drops Original New Single 'Worthy'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 28, 2025

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THE WIZ, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, and More Set For Kravis On Broadway Season Photo
THE WIZ, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, and More Set For Kravis On Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2025

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THE WIZ Tickets on Sale At Broadway Dallas on March 28 Photo
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by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025

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Review: MAN IN THE MIRROR, Golders Green Hippodrome Photo
Review: MAN IN THE MIRROR, Golders Green Hippodrome
by Franco Milazzo - Mar 25, 2025

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MJ THE MUSICAL Reveals New Cast and Extends Run in London Photo
MJ THE MUSICAL Reveals New Cast and Extends Run in London
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

New casting has been announced for MJ the Musical as the hit London production enters its second year in the West End. Plus, the show has extended. Learn more here!
MINISTRY OF SOUND CLASSICAL Will Headline Show in Berkshire in July Photo
MINISTRY OF SOUND CLASSICAL Will Headline Show in Berkshire in July
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

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XAVIER MORTIMER: MASTER OF MAGIC Is Now Playing Through Sunday Only Photo
XAVIER MORTIMER: MASTER OF MAGIC Is Now Playing Through Sunday Only
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2025

Broadway In Chicago and Starvox Touring has announced XAVIER MORTIMER: MASTER OF MAGIC is now playing at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.).
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Michael Jackson been in?

Michael Jackson has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Michael Jackson been in?

Michael Jackson has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Michael Jackson written?

Michael Jackson has written 2 shows including MJ (Music & Lyrics), A Strange Loop (Bookwriter, Composer, & Lyricist).

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