DUBAI: Fans of Michael Jackson will get the chance to relive the King of Pop’s iconic performances when tribute show “This Is Michael” comes to Jeddah for one night at Abadi Al-Johar Arena on Aug. 21.
Ahead of the show, Spanish director Javi Fernandez told Arab News that authenticity — not imitation — sat at the heart of the production. Brazilian performer Lenny Jay, who is based in Milan, leads the show as Jackson.
“Lenny Jay has an extraordinary natural connection with Michael Jackson’s voice, movement and stage presence,” Fernandez said. “At the same time, he brings his own energy, sensitivity and personality to every performance.”
The aim, he added, was to “honor the details that audiences know and love while keeping the show alive, emotional and genuinely performed in the moment.”
Jay said he was looking forward to his first performance in the Kingdom. “I’m incredibly excited to perform in Jeddah for the first time.
