Our perspectives on broadway on New York City’s stages.
Seeing *Les Misérables* at Radio City Music Hall already felt like it was going to be a pretty special night. What we did not realize until afterwards was that we had also happened to catch Alfie Boe’s final performance as Jean Valjean, bringing to an end around 16 years of playing a role that has become so closely associated with him. That made an already spectacular production feel like we had witnessed a little piece of *Les Mis* history.
Sometimes our acts are misunderstood and misinterpreted, generating an erroneous reading of what can arise from a confusion, a reaction, or a priority. Not all acts are premeditated; on some occasions, it is the circumstances that generate chaos.
Fighting for what we want, persisting, and never forgetting our origin, our past, and our lineage are what shape us and make us who we are. We can try to hide parts of ourselves or reinvent our image, but our true nature always finds a way to shine through. As the proverb reminds us, even when the monkey dresses in silk, it remains a monkey. Not as a judgment, but as a quiet truth about identity. No matter how much Aladdin changed his name, became a prince, or tried to leave his origins behind,
Some might argue that Michael Jackson’s story has already been told countless times, and that yet another jukebox musical risks being a predictable, box-ticking addition to the Broadway lineup (and they might not be wrong). Yet thanks to a remarkably strong cast and a musical score that all but guarantees a rush of personal nostalgia for every audience member, *MJ the Musical* proves itself to be a solid and highly entertaining extravaganza.