... against a black sky. At this point in the show, the design gives off a calm, placid feeling of comfort, which is enhanced by the soft background music. It perfectly creates the situation for Jonathan to propose to Ariel, and the audience has no trouble getting lost in the moment of love and happiness. However ... despair. The champagne glasses are hurled across the stage, sofa pillows are thrown about, and countless pages of sheet music scatter all over the floor. The lights flashed up and down with emotional opera music sounding throughout the theatre, which added to the frantic feelings...

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... microphone and starts to sing the hit songs that makes him famous. His high soprano voice shrieks through the heads of some, but for many, his music gleams. As he is singing, his explosive rhythm and wild footwork across the stage tantalizes the audience. His unique, queer style separates him from everyone ... his physical appearance onstage to his personality offstage, Michael Jackson has always been noticed by the media, fans and even those who dislike him and his music. The stage is bright and full of colors that sting the eye suddenly. The smoke from his brilliant entrance begins to ...

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