Perth music fans moonwalked into Crown Perth on Wednesday night to witness the highly anticipated premiere of MJ: The Michael Jackson Musical. The event, held on July 10, 2026, drew a crowd dressed in sequined dresses, striking jackets, and other nods to the King of Pop's iconic style.
A Night of Spectacular Performances
The production, starring 23-year-old American Ilario Grant as Michael Jackson, centered around the tense buildup to Jackson's famous Dangerous World Tour in the early 1990s. The narrative also frequently flashed back to his rise to pop superstardom as a member of the Jackson Five. Grant's effortless vocals and uncanny dance moves wowed audiences, while younger portrayals of the King of Pop also won hearts.
The performance concluded with a standing ovation, which quickly evolved into a crowd singalong as the cast encouraged the packed house to continue grooving for several additional minutes.
Celebrity Guests in Attendance
High-profile guests included former West Coast Eagles star Nic Naitanui and STM columnist Brittany Bown, Channel 7 presenters Susannah Carr and Matt Tinney, creative Jarrad Seng, western suburbs real estate personality Vivien Yap, and Dr. Johannes Yap. The event was a who's who of Perth's social scene, with many attendees arriving in their finest Michael Jackson-inspired attire.
The premiere of MJ: The Michael Jackson Musical at Crown Perth was a resounding success, leaving fans thrilled and eager for more performances.
