Jalles Franca is a performer who has to be seen to be believed. His impersonation of Michael Jackson is nothing less than amazing at MJ Live, one of the best tribute acts on the Las Vegas Strip, and one that will have you out of your seat and dancing along to some of the greatest pop music of all time.
Franca does it all in this show—the moves, the look, the voice, whether singing or talking to the audience. He’s accompanied by a keyboardist, a guitarist and a drummer, and his pitch-perfect versions of “She’s Out of My Life,” “Beat It” and “Bad” will have your jaw on the floor.
Better yet are the ensemble dance numbers to such classics as “Thriller,” “Billie Jean” and, especially, “Smooth Criminal,” a number that just slays with its combination of choreography and special effects (including, yes, that legendary Jackson lean).
For fans of the younger Jackson, good news—there’s also a tribute to The Jackson 5, complete with Afro wigs, early ’70s fashions and lots of nostalgia. Through every number, Franca’s energy is astounding; at times, it’s really as if the spirit of The Gloved One is taking him over.
Tropicana Las Vegas, ticketmaster.com
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