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How MJ: The Musical glosses over the scandals that beset the King Of Pop - with even his children appearing awkward at the press night - as critics slam the 'tedious' show despite its Broadway casting


MJ: The Musical opened at London's Prince Edward Theatre with an all singing all dancing show that glossed over the King Of Pop's numerous scandals.

MJ: The Musical opened at London's Prince Edward Theatre with an all singing all dancing show that glossed over the King Of Pop's numerous scandals (Michael Jackson pictured in 2005) Michael's children (L-R) Prince, Paris and Blanket Jackson appeared awkward as they led the stars attending the press night of MJ: The Musical in London on Wednesday, perhaps aware of the subject matter the show noticeably overlooked The show's writer Lynn Nottage (pictured) - a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner and lifelong Jackson fan -said she wanted to focus on the singer's music rather than delve into the scandal - after initially finding Michael's accusers believable

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