Germany - Michael Jackson’s legacy continues to shine, and through the Tony Award-winning MJ The Musical, his music, moves, and story come to life on stage. The show, which has travelled to New York City and London, began its run in Hamburg at the Stage Theater an der Elbe in December 2024.
In partnership with Blue-i Group, and long-time partner Stage Entertainment, INFiLED contributed to the Hamburg production by providing a large-scale LED screen. The setup featured 200 panels from our AR Series with a 3.9mm pixel pitch.
The Hamburg show MJ – Das Michael Jackson Musical was a success, receiving positive reviews from national press and Michael Jackson’s fans for its high production values and visual effects.
The visual design was critical to delivering the immersive experience of the show. Vibrant, concert-style animations needed to transition seamlessly into intimate, dramatic scenes, showcasing different eras and providing context for key moments in Michael Jackson’s life and career.
This required dynamic LED screens that could work in harmony with projection mapping while integrating digital content with real-time physical scenery. The production also demanded flawless synchronisation and vivid rendering.
Reliability was another key concern due to the high number of performances. Ethan Forde, European sales director at Blue-i Group, explained: “Because this is a long running production, with eight performances each week, we needed LED panels that were highly reliable. The screens had to perform consistently without the need for frequent maintenance or servicing.”
When Blue-i Group evaluated the production's requirements, they opted to upgrade the display solution to INFiLED’s AR3.9 series. After a successful demo, the video designer Peter Nigrini was impressed by the visual impact, leading to the installation of 250 panels (13,000mm x 11,000mm) for the Hamburg performance.
For the performance, AR3.9 panels delivered 5,000-nit brightness, ensuring every detail was visible, even under intense stage lighting. Forde noted that the image quality was “phenomenal” and highlighted how this level of brightness – typically used outdoors – proved perfect for indoor use. The panels also captured a full spectrum of colours with exceptional accuracy, Forde explained: “This was crucial, as the colours had to pop and blend seamlessly with the stage design, especially during the high-energy moments.”
Forde concludes: “For productions like this, the right screen is crucial. INFiLED’s AR3.9 LED screens delivered exceptional brightness and colour accuracy, bringing the creative vision to life. The integration with Brompton and Disguise was also key to achieving a flawless production.”
