BEAT IT!

Vogelweidplatz

1150 Wien

 

"BEAT IT! – The Hit Show About the King of Pop!" is a spectacular live show experience about the most successful entertainer of all time—an artist whose music will never be forgotten. This approximately two-hour tribute tells the story of Michael Jackson’s unparalleled solo career through stunning visuals, presenting 20 of his greatest hits live on stage, including "Billie Jean," "Smooth Criminal," "Thriller," "Man In The Mirror," "Black Or White," and, of course, "Beat It."

"This is one of the best Michael Jackson shows I’ve ever seen," raved Michael’s brother Jermaine Jackson following the world premiere on August 29, 2018, at the Theater am Potsdamer Platz in Berlin. The Berliner Morgenpost headline after the premiere read: “It almost seems as if the King of Pop has been resurrected.” What followed were record-breaking tours across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland from 2018 to 2020 with over 250 performances—most of them completely sold out—and an overwhelming wave of enthusiasm from both audiences and the press, until the tour had to be prematurely ended in March 2020 due to the pandemic. Now, six years later, in the spring of 2026, the legend returns to the stage with a new version and a fresh cast.

With more than 500 million records sold and over 200 sold-out stadiums on his three solo world tours, Michael Jackson became the biggest and most successful pop star in music history. He rose to global fame in his childhood as part of the legendary Jackson 5, and finally broke through to superstardom with the release of the best-selling album of all time: "Thriller." Even 16 years after his death, Michael Jackson—the “King of Pop”—lives on forever in the hearts of millions of fans. And "BEAT IT! – The Hit Show About the King of Pop!" brings the extraordinary artist back to life in a unique stage production. More than 250,000 thrilled viewers, countless sold-out venues, and praise from Michael’s own brother don’t lie: The hit show by musical producer Oliver Forster gave audiences goosebumps night after night—not just hardcore MJ fans.

"BEAT IT!" is a perfectly choreographed stage spectacle featuring outstanding dancers, virtuoso musicians, and a lead performer so close to the original that audiences are left breathless. From the very first note, the energy is contagious. No one stays seated at "BEAT IT!" The urge to move is irresistible once Garth Field, the lead actor, slips on the iconic silver glove, adjusts his hat, and delivers the Moonwalk in true Michael Jackson style. It’s as if the “King of Pop,” who passed away in 2009, has returned to the stage for one more unforgettable evening.

(Source: stadthalle.com)