Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson is coming to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s Hard Rock Live venue on Saturday, August 23. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson is coming to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. This thrilling production celebrates the King of Pop. The musical spectacular features two tribute artists, a live band and backup dancers. Invincible highlights MJ’s greatest hits such as “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Smooth Criminal,” “Thriller” and more. It also includes the song selection and dance routines that Michael Jackson never had the opportunity to bring to the national stage. So dress up in your best MJ regalia and come let’s celebrate the legacy of Michael Jackson. There will be additional surprises for this Hard Rock performance.
Invincible stars Jeffrey Perez as Concert Michael. Perez is one of the best Michael Jackson vocal impersonators and sound-alike tribute artists in the world. This is dancer Pete Carter's 13th season with “Invincible.” Carter began imitating Michael's dance numbers when he was 8 years old. The show features choreography by longtime MJ choreographer and dancer, Lavelle Smith Jr. Invincible is created, produced, and directed by Bessie Award winner Darrin Ross of Ross Live Entertainment.
Tickets for Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson start at $46.45. This show is all reserved seating. Ages 21 and up. The Hard Rock Live box office is open every Friday and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on show days starting at 12 p.m. Visit https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/050062AEF551566C
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is located at 5400 West 29th Ave. in Gary, IN, directly adjacent to the I80/94 Burr Street Interchange. For more information, call 219-228-2383 or visit www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com.
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Pays Tribute to the Jacksons, the Royal Family of Music!
Gary’s most famous family is the centerpiece of the memorabilia displayed at the Hard Rock Casino in Gary.
The Guitar that Changed the World – Located at the entrance of the Hard Rock Cafe
In 1964, at ten years of age, Tito Jackson was caught playing his father, Joseph Jackson’s, 1961 Supro Airline Town & Country guitar after Joseph noticed a broken string. Joseph, a musician in a band called the Falcons, had strict rules that no one was to touch his guitar for those gigs supplemented his income with his main job at the steel factory in Gary.
Once Joseph fixed the string, he requested that Tito play for him. Brothers Jackie and Jermaine joined him by singing. Once finished, Joseph was so impressed that he convinced them to form a singing group with Michael on congas and Marlon on tambourine. He then immediately bought Tito his own guitar.
Later that year, after a performance at a school talent show, Michael started sharing the lead vocals with Jermaine and the Jackson 5 were born.
All thanks in part to a broken string, the world has been blessed with the Jackson family. The Royal Family of Music.
Jackson Memorabilia in and around the Hard Rock Cafe
The memorabilia chosen to be on display in the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is very Jackson and Gary, Indiana centric. There are over thirty pieces of Jackson memorabilia, including Joe Jackson’s famous guitar and outfits worn on stage by the Jackson 5 at the entrance to the Hard Rock Cafe, Michael’s famous sparkly glove and THE red leather jacket from the Beat It video are both prominently displayed inside the Hard Rock Cafe, one of the most iconic pieces of fashion in music history, Janet Jackson’s suit from her Velvet Rope tour located near the Hard Rock Cafe Center Bar, and much much more. There are also objects from other artists that have connections to the Jacksons – including Lady Gaga, Eddie Van Halen, Elvis Presley, Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Pharrel, Shakira and Fergie. There will be over 150 pieces of music memorabilia on display inside the brand-new Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana representing a wide range of genres which everyone will be able to enjoy. In addition to the Jackson related memorabilia will be items from other Gary, Indiana music icons including Jimmy Reed, Deniece Williams, Kym Mazelle, Crystal Taliefero, and Big Daddy Kinsey.
Triumph Chicken Sandwich on the Hard Rock Cafe menu
The Hard Rock Cafe in Northern Indiana also has a special menu item that was created just for this location by members of the most famous musical family in the world – the Jacksons – who grew up in Gary, Indiana. The recipe was developed by Marlon, Tito, Jackie and Jermaine Jackson. “The Triumph” is a chicken breast in a honey brushed homemade crispy batter with red onion, pickles, frisee lettuce and a spicy aioli sauce and served on a toasted bun.
Giant Guitar Marquee
At the Porte Cochere entrance to the casino, there is a 37” tall guitar sign designed to the same make and model as the guitar that started it all.
Guitar Chandelier Artwork
There is also a stunning guitar chandelier artwork as you enter the casino that was designed by Giovanni Taliaferro and Joe Emanuele from Hard Rock International along with the team at Alger-Triton International who also fabricated the iconic element. It is an abstract frame iteration of Joseph Jackson’s guitar, displayed on the ceiling, leading towards the Hard Rock Cafe. The iconic design concept utilizes symbolic references to the Jackson family including geometric shapes from the stage backdrop during the Jackson 5’s debut performance on the Ed Sullivan Show, a total of 5 vibrant color changing strings representing each member of the Jackson 5 in sequential order of their stage lineup with Tito, Marlon, Jackie, Michael, and Jermaine. Each string is connected to a tuning peg with the initials of each brother and they reflect the vibrant and colorful music, wardrobe, and album cover artwork. All of the strings connect to the body of the guitar, except Tito’s which is designed like a soundwave that snaps at the end representing the moment when he broke the string on his father’s guitar. That event is what ultimately gives birth to the Jackson 5 and the legacy of the Royal Family of Music. At the base of the guitar body is crystal plate and light up tiles referencing Michael’s iconic glove and the Billie Jean music video and an organic pattern from their iconic colorful tuxedos won on Cher’s variety show. Cascading down the headstock is a crystal J5 logo sitting overtop a central display case featuring outfits worn by the Jacksons along with the original Joseph Jackson guitar in which the chandelier is designed after.
The Jackson Tribute Exhibit
Inside the Hard Rock Live venue pre-function is a Rock Vault exhibition space providing a tribute to the Jackson family. Each member of the family is represented with their own artifacts and stories. Guests will also learn some stories about their time inside their childhood home at 2300 Jackson Street.
About Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana:
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s $300 Million casino and entertainment destination opened to the public on May 14, 2021. Hard Rock’s premier 200,000-square foot entertainment complex features over 1600 slots and 80 table games totaling more than 2,100 gaming positions. In addition to the new Hard Rock Live performance venue, Hard Rock Casino’s five dining options include Hard Rock Café, Council Oak Steaks and Seafood, YOUYU Noodle Bar, Fresh Harvest, and Constant Grind Coffee Shop, and also features a retail shop. For more information, contact https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com.
About Hard Rock Live:
The new Hard Rock Live performance venue is outfitted with state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems. The sound equipment features an L-Acoustics K2 line array system with KS28 subwoofers and KIVA-II front fill. Hard Rock Live has excellent sightlines. Hard Rock Live can seat up to 1,894 with an overall capacity of 2,700 including standing room only.