Michael Jackson’s Children Honor Their Father’s Memory By Making Appearance At Opening Night Of ‘MJ: The Musical’

Feb 04, 2022 by apost team

Michael Jackson is known all over the world for his music and entertainment legacy, giving him the moniker the “King of Pop.” His long career full of hit songs, show-stopping performances and celebrity collaborations has made him a household name. Although his life had some controversies, there’s no denying that Jackson left a permanent mark on music history.

Jackson was born into a musical family and formed a band with some of his brothers called the Jackson 5. After finding great success, Jackson later embarked on a solo career, releasing chart-topping hits and winning plenty of awards. The 1980s were iconic for the star as he released two notable albums, “Thriller” and “Bad,” and also debuted his signature moonwalk dance.

While Jackson’s personal life sparked public interest, he was mostly a pretty private person. During his life, Jackson was the father to three children: Michael Joseph “Prince” Jackson Jr., Paris Jackson and Prince Michael “Blanket” Jackson II, who now goes by the name Bigi. The children were mostly kept out of the spotlight aside from a few rare occasions. Now, the three of them have come together to show their faces and support for their father once again.

All three of Jackson’s children attended the opening night of his Broadway show, “MJ: The Musical,” on Feb. 1, 2022 in New York. Although Bigi didn’t walk the carpet with his siblings, he was still there to show his support. Paris, Prince and Bigi attending the musical’s opening night showed just how much their father meant to them and how important it is to continue carrying on his legacy.

It’s safe to say that pop music would not be what it is today without the musical talents of Jackson. Although he is no longer with us, his legacy has surely lived on and continues to inspire many fans and artists all over the world. 

Jackson first found success as a member of his family group the Jackson 5. Even though he was the youngest in the group, he was a standout, and Rolling Stone even named him a “prodigy,” explaining that he “quickly emerged as the main draw and lead singer” of the group. Jackson continued to perform with his siblings while also making music on his own before eventually making the jump into a full-time solo career. The performer became influenced by other musical genres, making his own sound more complex, and pushing him into new directions.

Jackson continued to make his mark on the entertainment industry through every decade of his career. During the 1980s, he released a plethora of hits, including “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Thriller,” “Bad” and “Man in the Mirror.” He kicked off the 1990s by releasing the “Dangerous” album, featuring songs such as “Black or White” and “Remember the Time.”

During his life, Jackson won countless awards, including 13 Grammy Awards, six Brit Awards, a Golden Globe Award and even 39 Guinness World Records. He has also been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame and the Dance Hall of Fame.

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According to TMZ, all three of Jackson’s children attended the opening night of “MJ: The Musical” on Feb. 1,  2022. Paris and Prince both walked the red carpet and even posed together in front of a large poster of the Broadway show’s playbill illustrations – a silhouette of Jackson. Paris wore a paisley dress with her hair styled in beautiful waves, while Prince wore a black suit and tie with his hair pulled back into a low ponytail. According to Yahoo News, Prince previously attended the preview performance of the musical back in December 2021.

Although Bigi didn’t walk the red carpet, he still showed his support for his father by attending the premiere. According to Yahoo News, Paris’ Instagram story showed her and Prince hanging out together, and also showed glimpses of Bigi throughout the evening. Another video from her story showed the three siblings walking out of the Neil Simon Theatre in New York together. 

“MJ: The Musical” stars Myles Frost and is based on Jackson’s life during the 1990s, featuring some of Jackson’s biggest hits. According to TMZ, the main premise of the show is Jackson embarking on his “Dangerous World Tour.” The musical is also a collaboration between The Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage.

Many other celebrities showed up for the event, including Yahya Adbul-Matten II, Spike Lee, Reverend Al Sharpton, Princess Sarah Culberson and Kenny Ortega. Ortega helped choreograph several of Jackson’s tours, including the “Dangerous World Tour.” Yahoo News reported that Paris also posted a photo with her cousin T.J., who is the son of Jackson’s brother Tito.

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