Cece In The City

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  • Cece in the City at MJ The Musical: A Night at the Fox Theatre

    Nobody Can Play MJ… But Baby, They Did That! 🎤✨

    Last weekend, I had a whole Billie Jean moment — and it happened right in the heart of Atlanta at the legendary Fox Theatre.

    Now let me be honest.

    When my friend Michelle said, “Let’s go see the Michael Jackson Broadway show,” I was like…
    Ma’am.

    Nobody. And I mean nobody… can play MJ.

    Or so I thought.

    The King of Pop — The Legacy 👑

    Before we even get into the show, let’s talk history for a second.

    Michael Jackson isn’t just an artist — he’s a global icon. From The Jackson 5 days singing “I Want You Back” to breaking racial barriers on MTV with Thriller, MJ literally changed the music industry.

    • 13 Grammy Awards
    • Over 400 million records sold
    • The best-selling album of all time (Thriller)
    • Dance moves that still shut down weddings, family reunions, and TikTok

    The moonwalk alone? Cultural reset.

    So walking into this Broadway production, I had high expectations. You can’t play with MJ’s legacy.

    The Fox Theatre Vibes ✨

    Let’s talk about the venue for a second.

    If you’ve never been to the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, baby — you are missing out. Built in 1929, this historic landmark is giving Arabian palace meets old Hollywood glam. The ceiling looks like a starry night sky. It’s dramatic. It’s magical. It’s a whole experience before the curtain even rises.

    And when those lights dimmed? Whew.

    Okay… The Cast Ate 👏🏾

    I’ll say it.

    They. Did. That.

    From the vocals to the choreography to the mannerisms — the cast captured MJ’s spirit without trying to be a cheap imitation. It felt respectful. It felt powerful. It felt nostalgic.

    The energy? Electric.
    The dancing? Sharp.
    The storytelling? Emotional.

    There were moments I caught myself smiling like, “Okayyyyy, I see you!”

    And the audience was into it. You could feel generations in the room — people who grew up on MJ, and people discovering him in a whole new way.

    The Movie Is Coming 👀🎬

    Now listen… after seeing this show, I am extra ready for the Michael Jackson movie dropping in April. If Broadway can bring this level of excellence, I already know the film is going to be a moment.

    We will definitely be discussing that when it drops. You already know.

    Shoutout to Michelle 💕

    Let me shout out my girl Michelle for making this happen.

    Great vibes. Great company. Great memories.

    That’s what I love most about experiences like this — it’s not just the show. It’s who you share it with.

    That’s what Cece in the City is about.
    Experiences. Energy. Enjoying the moment.

    Final Thoughts 🎤✨

    If MJ the Musical comes to your city — GO.

    If you’ve never been to the Fox Theatre — GO.

    If your friend invites you somewhere and you’re unsure — sometimes just say yes.

    Because clearly… I was wrong.

    Somebody can’t be Michael Jackson.

    But they can absolutely honor him in a way that makes you stand up and clap.

    And baby… we clapped.

  • Michael Jackson (Great Memories)

    Michael Jackson

    By: Cece Hymes

    When we talk about Michael Jackson, we talk about a legend that meant so much to the world through his music. Michael Jackson started out young. He and his brothers had the group Jackson 5. I loved the song “Never Can Say Goodbye” , one of my favorites. Michael Jackson was a singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. He was definitely the “King  of Pop”. Michael Jackson was the king of dancing and he can put on a  great performance. He loved to dance. He came up with dances like moonwalk and the robot. He is the most awarded musician in history.  Some of my favorite songs of his are:

    ·         Billie Jean

    ·         Beat it

    ·         Bad

    ·         We are the World

    ·         Thriller

    ·         Wanna Be Startin Somethin’

    ·         Heal the World

    ·         Man in the Mirror

    ·         Remember the Time

    There are so many songs that I can name but those were some of my favorites. Did you know that Michael made an appearance on the United States Negro College Fund’s “Parade of Stars” telethon airing on U.S. television and radio networks, to help raise money to aid 41 historically Black colleges and universities. He also received an award from the UNFC and an honorary doctorate from Fisk University.  Check out some of the books he has and let me know how they are. I know it is going to be good because it’s Michael Jackson. Here are some of the films he was in:

    ·         The Wiz

    ·         Moonwalker

    ·         Bad

    ·         Captain EO

    ·         This Is It

    ·         Michael Jackson Number Ones

    ·         Michael Jackson Ghosts

    ·         Thriller

    Michael Jackson had two pet llamas on his ranch, Lola and Louis, now that’s a fun fact you probably didn’t know. The album Thriller was number one on the Billboard Chart for 37 weeks. Michael won 13 Grammy Awards, including 8 for the album Thriller. Here are some of my favorite quotes by him:

    ·         “In a world filled with hate, we must still dare to hope”

    ·         “Lies run sprints, but the truth runs marathons”

    ·         “We have to heal our wounded world”

    ·         “If you enter this world knowing you are loved and you leave this world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with”

    ·         “No matter what, the most powerful thing in the world is the human mind, and prayer, and belief in yourself and confidence and perseverance.  No matter how many times you do it, you do it again, until it’s right. And always believe in yourself”

    Michael Jackson empowered so many people in the world. He was different and very musical. Tell me your most memorable moment of Michael Jackson. What was your favorite song? What did you learn from him? Also, If you checked out any of his books let me know how you liked it? Follow me @cece.atl