Michael Jackson’s Son Prince Makes Rare Appearance atMJ: The MusicalOpening Night in Sydney

Mar. 15, 2025

Prince Jackson.Photo:Hanna Lassen/Getty

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Prince Jacksonis celebrating the King of Pop’s lasting legacy!

Prince, 28, made a rare appearance at the opening night ofMJ: The Musicalat the Lyric Theatre in Sydney on Saturday, March 8. He appeared in good spirits as he posed solo on the red carpet in a navy blue pin-striped suit.

MJ: The Musicalis based on the life of his fatherMichael Jackson, whodied on June 25, 2009, and tells the story of his creative process and preparation for the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. The play premiered on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre on Dec. 6, 2021, and opened in London’s West End in 2024.

Prince’s attendance at the musical’s launch in Sydney comes a year after he and hissiblingsParis, 26 andBigi, 23,attendedthe preview night ofMJ: The Musicalin London together in March 2024.

Prince Jackson at the Sydney Opening Night of “MJ: The Musical”.Hanna Lassen/Getty

Michael welcomedson Prince and daughter Pariswith his ex-wife Debbie Rowe. He was also father to Bigi, who changed his name from Blanket in 2015.

“We are thrilled to announce our upcoming event this October (10/26), ‘This is Thriller,' taking place at the iconic Palace Theatre,” he wrote. “The future plans for Thriller Night will be taking place every 5 years. The next Thriller Night will be in 2027 to celebrate Thriller’s 45th Anniversary.”

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Prince paid tribute to his dad on the15th anniversary of his deathwith a photo on his Instagram Stories of the late singer performing at his Super Bowl XXVII halftime show in 1993, writing, “Miss you pops. The world felt better with you in it.”

Prince, Paris and Bigi Jackson attend the press night performance of ‘MJ: The Musical’ in London in March 2024.Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty

Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty

The story ofMichael Jackson’s life and career will be shared on the big screen in the upcomingbiopicMichael, which is set for release on Oct.3, 2025, perThe Hollywood Reporter.

The feature film stars Michael’snephew Jaafar Jackson,who is the son of Michael’s brother Jermaine Jackson, playing the titular role.

According to the film’s official synopsis, “Michaelwill bring audiences a riveting and honest portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated man who became the King of Pop.”

source: people.com