Rob Jackson: Last News

Michael Appler On Tuesday evening in New York City, “MJ The Musical,” a new biographical musical celebrating the life and work of Michael Jackson, opened on Broadway.“MJ The Musical,” written by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage and produced in arrangement with the Michael Jackson estate, depicts the rehearsal process for Jackson’s 1992 “Dangerous” world tour—set one year before allegations of sexual misconduct first surfaced about the artist.And the show’s backers were quick to shut down any mention of the scandal that still clouds the King of Pop’s life and legacy at the red-carpet premiere of the musical, kicking out a Variety journalist for bringing up the topic of Jackson’s alleged abuse. In response to questions that asked how audience members should balance potential discomfort with enjoyment of the show’s theatrical artistry, cast members gave considered and conscientious responses.

A pair of Austin dads have written their first ever book together after they were inspired by their son and his love of stories.Ricardo Gattas-Moras and Rob Jackson met in 2013, got married three years later, and made the decision to start a family through an adoption agency. Their son, Cy, came into their lives after a year and a half of marriage.“Surprisingly it hasn’t been very difficult,” Jackson said in an interview with KXAN Austin.