The Roig Arena Auditorium Surrenders to the King of Pop with a Sold-Out Performance of 'This is Michael'
The Auditorium sells out all 2,000 available tickets to witness the acclaimed international tribute led by Lenny Jay.
The concert offered a faithful journey through more than twenty of Michael Jackson's greatest hits, replicating his most iconic choreographies.
Tonight, the Roig Arena Auditorium experienced one of its major musical highlights of the season with the staging of "This is Michael," the international Michael Jackson tribute show that completely sold out its venue. In front of a full capacity of 2,000 spectators, artist Lenny Jay led an ambitious production that revives the sonic and visual legacy of the King of Pop with millimeter precision.
The concert kicked off with the powerhouse performance of "Jam," a track that set the pulse for an enthusiastic audience right from the opening bars of the event. The first half of the show combined Jackson's more socially conscious side—with performances of "They Don't Care About Us"—alongside classics from his funk and disco era, such as "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" and "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough."
Nostalgia also had its moment thanks to a solid segment dedicated to the Jackson 5, which paved the way for the most intimate moments of the night, driven by the solemnity of "Will You Be There" and the ballad double-feature of "Human Nature" and "You Are Not Alone."
One of the night's major highlights came with the onstage fusion of "Smooth Criminal" and "Dangerous," where Lenny Jay and his dance troupe accurately replicated the iconic, gravity-defying moves that immortalized the American artist. The intensity never wavered with highly rhythmically demanding tracks such as "Working Day and Night," "The Way You Make Me Feel," and the emblematic "Bad."
In the closing segment, the show amplified both its visual impact and its message. Anthems of the magnitude of "Black or White" and "We Are the World" preceded the spectacular staging of "Earth Song" and the theatrical display of "Thriller," which on this tour is uniquely interwoven with the dark rhythms of "Threatened."
The concert saved its ultimate climax for the grand finale. Lenny Jay executed the famous 'Moonwalk' during the performance of "Billie Jean," leaving the stage in a false encore. Prompted by the insistence of the 2,000 attendees, the band returned to the Auditorium stage to deliver the perfect finishing touch with the rock power of "Beat It."