Celebrate Michael Jackson's Birthday at Hard Rock Casino in Gary

Celebrate Michael Jackson's birthday weekend in Michael's hometown of Gary at the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. Performances, a specialty menu item and a world class collection of Jackson memorabilia pay tribute to Gary's most famous family. The performances take place on Saturday, August 31 two days after the actual birthday.

Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson is coming to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s Hard Rock Live venue on Saturday, August 31. 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 who will also be in attendance as a special birthday VIP guest. Created, produced, and directed by Bessie Award winner Darrin Ross of Ross Live Entertainment.

There is no better place to celebrate Michael's birthday than the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. Gary's Hard Rock Casino pays tribute to the Royal Family of Music! Gary’s most famous family is the centerpiece of the memorabilia on display. The story begins with the most important piece of all - "the guitar that changed the world" which is 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. At the main entrance to the casino, there is a 37” tall guitar marquee sign designed to the same make and model as the guitar that started it all.

In addition to the famous guitar, there are over thirty pieces of Jackson memorabilia, including outfits worn on stage by the Jackson 5, Michael’s famous sparkly glove, and THE red leather jacket from the Beat It video. One of the most iconic pieces of fashion in music history, Janet Jackson’s suit from her Velvet Rope tour, is located near the Hard Rock Cafe Center Bar. 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.

The Hard Rock Cafe Northern Indiana offers a unique menu item that was created just for this location by members of the most famous musical family in the world. 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.

Fans will not want to miss the unprecedented Jackson family tribute exhibition inside the Hard Rock Live venue pre-function area. Each member of the family is represented with their own artifacts and stories - Michael, Janet, and all their siblings. Plus there are tributes to Jackson parents Joseph and Katherine. There is also a section that reveals some stories about their time inside their childhood home at 2300 Jackson Street in Gary.

Tickets for Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson are on sale now. Tickets start at $29.50. 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/e...

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.

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.