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| Kenny Wizz as Michael Jackson |
Michael Jackson’s trademark ‘woo-hoo’ pierces through the
darkness of the theatre and the crowd erupts as the beat of Jackson’s 1983 hit
Wanna Be Starting Something, kicks off the musical biography HIStory ll.
I’d seen pictures of MJ impersonator Kenny Wizz but was still
a bit sceptical about how much he would resemble the King of Pop and if he
would live up to the rave reviews. As the stage lights focussed on the star of the show my
scepticism vanished, replaced by awe as the soft spoken Kenny Wizz, on stage in front of me, was Michael
Jackson incarnate!
While he belted out the first few songs I wondered if it was
him singing but as the show progressed it became quite obvious that he was actually
singing (unlike some lip-synching, American anthem singing divas-recently in the news).
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| Slash in HIStory ll |
Yeah he is one of many Michael Jackson impersonators but
there was something so authentic about Wizz's portrayal- it left us totally
captivated and there were times when, with just the right moves and in just the right light, it felt like Michael
was right there with us at the Joburg Theatre.
From ABC, Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Thriller to Billie
Jean and many more fan favourites the show delivered non-stop entertainment. HIStoryll will have you questioning reality and remind you why the musical genius that was Michael Jackson will never die.
The encore was magical, the crowd chanted out ‘Michael,
Michael…’ and collectively cried out for, arguably Jackson’s greatest hit,
Billie Jean.
Through song, dance and with Wizz’s live band and
talented dancers you will be transported to the era of Michael Jackson, an age
as timeless as his music.
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| Getting to meet the man himself |
RATED: Lookalike- 9/10, Dancing- 7.5/10, Singing- 6.5/10, Overall entertainment value- 10/10
Catch HIStory
ll at the Joburg Theatre on until 10 February 2013.
