Michael Jackson tribute show with Ben Bowman and a live band playing the King of Pop's greatest hits at the Sunderland Empire.
Michael Starring Ben comes to the Sunderland Empire Theatre on Thursday 25 February 2027. It's a tribute production to Michael Jackson, fronted by Ben Bowman, who's billed as the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star. He's backed by a live band, so it's a full band sound rather than a playback set.
Bowman's whole thing is the likeness — the look and the voice. The show is built around his routine, the dance moves, and the costumes, and the band works through the hits of Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5. You'll hear 'Beat It', 'Billie Jean', 'Thriller' and 'Man in the Mirror' among them, so it's the big ones you'll know. It's a tribute production, not an official thing, and it's not associated with or endorsed by the Michael Jackson Estate.
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On the practical side, it's a Thursday night at the Empire. Doors open at 19:00, the show starts at 19:30, and there's a curfew of 23:00, so it's a proper evening's run. If you're bringing anyone under 16, they'll need to be accompanied by an adult.
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