Thriller – Live

Save your money; you’ve been forewarned! I’m so mad I wasted my one night designated for Theater, while visiting London, on this crap.
The only redeeming feature of this high-​school quality production is the outstanding singer Alex Buchanan. It is quite an embarrassment to see the terrible wardrobe, the outdated choreography, the silly special-​effects coupled with atrocious make-​up (Black men doing blackface? and yet they were ashy gray!!! Did they ever test to show out with their friends… do they have any friends that cared enough to tell them how terrible their make-​up looks? Where was the director in all of this?)
Everyone around me was looking at each other with this baffled, embarrassed look in their eyes; we all knew we wanted to leave but at the same time we were all upset at the fact that we had paid so much money to see this terrible production… arrrrgh!
Why do they have to resort to a woman singing most of Michael Jackson songs?
Why was one of the primary performers a ghostly looking, halloween pantomime, with a plastic wig that covered most of his ashy face?
I live in Los Angeles, and I see way better looking Michael Jackson look-alike’s posing for a dollar on Hollywood Boulevard!!!

I took my other half here for his birthday, he’s a super fan of MJ, having collected everything of his from tshirts, to posters to even keeping his last concert ticket. However, I own one of his dangerous vinyls, so you could say I’m also a fan :)
I managed to get the best seats in the house, and what a view we had of the stage. From the songs to the interaction with the audience, I’d definitely say hands up to these guys who make it happen and authentic too. Took me down to memory lane from my childhood days. Great dance moves from the dancers too. I’d go back, thats how awesome it was! He is definitely the «king of pop!»

I went to a matinée performance of the show on a Sunday and by the end of the first half, I felt slightly underwhelmed, but by the end of the show, they had redeemed themselves.
While I am a Michael Jackson fan and watching this made me realise just how many awesome hits he had, I feel that they missed some amazing hits for lesser known ones — maybe to appeal to the die-​hard MJ fans, who knows?
The dancers weren’t in sync, the choreography was slightly lacklustre at times and there was low energy from a lot of the performers. Considering Michael Jackson was pegged as the greatest entertainer of all time, some of the performers needed to up their game — and most of them did in the second half, but it would’ve been good to see that throughout.
On a positive note, the man they cast as the King of pop himself was phenomenal and had the moves down to a tee. One or two others of the main cast members and the kid who played the young MJ also gave it 110% which definitely picked up the show and made me enjoy it, but overall I think the show needs a bit more pazzazz and magic.

Really wanted to like the show but if I can take one thought home– it’s Michael Jackson is so awesome they needed 5 different people to impersonate him. The show is super boring despite the performers tried hard.
The whole show was terrible. Not sure why the girl sang most of the songs. Karaōke session for 3 hrs. Zzzzz
Jersey boys was soooo much better.

I’ve been here in Valentines day with my friend, I’m not a big MJ fan but my friend is, so I decided to surprise her with the tickets. I have to admit it was very entertaining, I had fun and I realised that I actually know some of his songs (thought that were by someone else). If you are a Michael Jackson fan you have to go.

I was so excited to see the moves of dearly departed MJ. All the billboards ads capture iconic MJ dance sequences and classic outfits. If you are expecting this and to hear his all time hits in the familiarity of his voice, THEN DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS SHOW. Mind as well buy his album and listen to it on your couch.
First, the costumes were horrible. They didn’t represent the era of his songs. Nothing was reminiscent. They had the first hour of the show with cheap/​lame/​tacky costumes, and one scene mixed with 70’s and late 80’s fashion. This show was not cohesive at all. Stage and artistic direction POOR.
Second, They had total of 5 Michael Jackson impersonators to sing and dance in leu of MJ. It was so confusing because some were dressed and looked the part of MJ, the others was so random… they just sang like MJ, then 1 was a female. She sang ok for karaōke, but I didn’t think she added any value to capturing a show that’s dedicated to MJ. There was only 1 «MJ» that was AWESOME. He moved, breathed, and mannerisms all Michael Jackson. He was clearly THE SHOW, but he only came out like 5 times. It was SO BIZARRE. I wished he was dancing the whole time. Who cares about Michael Jackson singer impersonators, I want to see the MOVES AND THE DANCE! They could of just had background signers and have his original voice play, and have this ONE Michael Jackson character dance all night. He was amazing. But he was hardly on stage!
So, if you want to see this show, that means you want to see 1 girl sing the whole time basically, which keep in mind, she doesn’t dance. She’s sluggish and only knows how to move her shoulders from side to side and wear 7 inch heels. Impractical and disappointment.
This show was like watching an amateur talent show. For a West End London theater show, this show did not represent at all. The stage lighting, costumes, set props– all as if a high school musical. Actually, I’ve seen better high school musicals with much more cohesiveness, detail, and direction.

Didn’t have much expectations for this musical, however, I’ve lived in London long enough to be a West End veteran going to quite a few shows so I was pretty excited going to Thriller.
Firstly the seats. We sat in the Balcony seating. Bought the tickets online and did not want an obstructed view so was willing to pay more for the seats. I paid £37 per ticket which weren’t the cheapest seats and they said clearly online there was no obstruction (Row F). We get there, curtain opens, and we can’t see the top part of the stage (!)
Next the show itself. I didn’t read the previous reviews until now and completely agree the first half of the show isn’t really worth it and the second half is really the better half. Even then, it isn’t that great — it takes FIVE people to portray MJ (not even including the young Jackson 5 MJ). I know there is only one MJ but seriously why are there so many? And the woman MJ had way too many solos — I’m all for gender diversification but seriously I came to see at least an MJ lookalike! Through each of the songs they kept flip flopping between one of the five MJs… really got confusing. One of them, however, was super good — he was the best dancer of the lot and looked like him. He had some serious moves and he stole the show for me.
I wouldn’t go again… the King deserves a better tribute with more pizzazz from the producers/​stage production.

Go in with low expectations and you’ll have fun. We sat near the front and got full view of the amazing moves by the MJ impersonator. There were about 4 singers rotating through the music, and the lady singer was definitely the best. At some points during the show, we were on our feet clapping along.
There is no plot and the dance moves are obviously a bit cheesy but it was fun watching and hearing all the songs come to life.

I went to see this twice! I don’t think I’ve ever done that with any kind of show! In fact it was so awesome, I could happily go back a third time. I’m more of a passive MJ fan — in that I love his music but I don’t do too much about it. Well Thriller has gone a long way to changing that! He is the King — nuff said: D

As other people have stated. It’s a tribute concert, not a muscial. There’s zero plot line to be honest. The dancing was mediocre; the singing okay; and the band just alright. The music was awesome to listen and definitely made you reminisce about your favorite MJ memories.

As a longtime MJ fan, I’ve seen this twice.
Why? Its the music and the dancers.
True, the King is gone, and no one will ever live up to it, but the way this show has been made and is performed, lets you live the music, the moves and the hits once again.
You’re never going to see the real thing again, but this is a great second-​choice for anyone who loved the music and wants to see it loud and large.
A lot of the crowd were going crazy; helps to have a few drinks beforehand if like some of the other ppl who seemed to have reviewed, you need loosening up!

The first half of this performance could be completely done without. And there were some performers that were cringe-​worthy. But these two faults were almost 100% redeemed by the female lead singer and the dancing crew. This is probably the best you can do to relive one of the best performances in pop history.

I was rather disappointed, especially after the first part. It was a tribute concert not a musical, but still I expected more… There was something missing.
They sort of made up for it in the second part with the choreography for Dirty Diana, Billy Jean, Dangerous and Bad…
All in all, nothing out of the ordinary. But, then again, hard core Michael Jackson fans seemed to be enjoying themselves like crazy. It just wasn’t my cup of tea, I guess.

Ein Musical der anderen Art! Man wird stets aufgefordert, mitzumachen ähnlich wie bei einem Konzert eigentlich ist es ja eines Wer den Film Moonwalker kennt (und Gefallen daran gefunden hat), wird auch die Thriller-​Show mögen. Darsteller sind sehr gut vor allem die SängerIN, die viele MJ Songs performt, hat die Show um ein Vielfaches bereichert. Fazit für MJ Fans: Sehr empfehlenswert.

Well the king of pop is dead, so this is probably as close to a live show as you are going to find. The dancers were good and the singers better. They rotated 5 different people to cover the MJ songs. It is amazing to think that MJ used to do it all by himself. They played all of the hits, and the performers looked like they were having the best time. It is contageous. There is not story or plot. It is a 2.5 hour tribute to the king of pop by playing all of his hits.
For sure these performers cannot compare to MJ. I dont think that was the point. The performers do a good job covering his songs and the live performance adds an energy that music videos just do not.
Good show, if you can get half price tickets… better show.
Warning, the seats are really tight. If you are in Orch, you will have more room, otherwise prepare to squeeze in.

It was absolutely amazing, as a Michael Jackson fan since I’m born it was thrilling to see this show. I could feel his presence all around… Not to be missed !

I went around the time MJ died and thought it would be good to go and see what sort of show it was. This is more a less a tribute show, there isn’t much structure to it and some of the arranged pieces I would’ve done better. The power of the Jacksons shines through though and the music is what keeps you entertained.

Eine phänomenale Live-​Show, die hier geboten wird!
Die größten Hits von Michael Jackson und den Jackson 5 werden hier mit viel Einsatz und Freude performed, Musik und Gesang kommen dem Original teilweise sehr nahe. Auch die Choreographie, die Tänze, die Show sind einfach spitze und nahe am Original!
Wichtig: Die oberen Reihen am obersten Balkon haben leider eine eingeschränkte Sicht auf die Bühne.
Für Menschen, die die Musik und Show von Michael Jackson bewundern ein Pflichttermin in London — absolut empfehlenswert!

Needless to say, I was not thrilled by this theatre going experience.
Here’s the problem… no one is as good as Michael Jackson at being Michael Jackson. Tell his story, explain his rise to fame, act out his childhood… but for crying out loud, don’t try to imitate him! (Or God forbid, act out his music videos.)
While I did love the two hour montage paying homage to his greatest hits, and while I was impressed by the astounding dancing skills of those on stage, I just left disappointed that no one will ever live up to the King of Pop. The dancers couldn’t sing like he could, the singers couldn’t dance like could… so overall it was a compilation of people trying to imitate one man whose freakish talent is what made him so compelling and untouchable. … For TWO hours. Painful.
In fact, it left me wanting the real deal so much that I had to go home and re-​watch all of MJ’s music videos on YouTube to satisfy. I then watched This Is It for the umpteenth time to really seal the deal. Once I was done with my own ritualistic tribute, I found myself wondering why I spent £60 to effectively watch two hours of X-​factor style MJ karaōke, no matter how well choreographed and vocally challenging it was.
Sure it was ok, but it had nothing on my YouTube video montage.