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    Rock/Pop

    Who's Bad - The Ultimate Michael Jackson Birthday Celebration

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    Saturday, August 29, 2026

    8:00 PM

    Brooklyn Bowl

    61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249

    Scheduled

    About This Event

    Who's Bad — billed as The Ultimate Michael Jackson Birthday Celebration at Brooklyn Bowl — centers on the music and performance legacy of Michael Jackson. The lineup credits tribute band Who's Bad, who recreate his songs and performances, a program placed in the context of MJ the Musical at the Neil Simon Theatre.

    About Who's Bad - The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience

    Playing at Brooklyn Bowl, *Who’s Bad – The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience* stages Michael Jackson’s catalog in a rock/pop band format, framed as a live concert rather than a theatrical biography. The New York setting matters: a borough venue built for loud, communal listening, where a tribute act is judged on groove and discipline more than spectacle. Featured performers include Who’s Bad, channeling Jackson’s songs with close attention to arrangement and timing. The critical question it raises is how pop history survives when its original voice is absent.

    About the Artists

    Who's Bad

    Who's Bad is a Michael Jackson tribute band known for recreating the iconic music and performances of the late pop artist.

    Michael Jackson

    Michael Jackson

    Michael Jackson, the legendary King of Pop, continues to inspire audiences with the Tony Award® winning "MJ the Musical," a vibrant celebration of his unparalleled artistry. Renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to music and performance, Jackson's legacy lives on at the Neil Simon Theatre, where his iconic songs and captivating storytelling come to life.