Black Jacket Symphony Presents
Michael Jackson's Thriller
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The Black Jacket Symphony
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About this Concert
Relive the magic of Michael Jackson’s Thriller as the Black Jacket Symphony performs the iconic album live in its entirety—plus a full set of the King of Pop’s greatest hits. Released in 1982, Thriller is the bestselling album of all time and a landmark achievement in popular music, blending pop, rock, funk, and R&B across timeless tracks like “Beat It,” “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’,” and “Billie Jean.” More than four decades later, its groundbreaking sound continues to captivate audiences across generations. Join the Black Jacket Symphony for a one-night-only performance of Thriller—played note for note, sound for sound—that captures the boldness and brilliance of the original.
Powell Hall Presents
This performance is part of Powell Hall Presents, a series featuring captivating performances by a variety of musical acts that showcase the hall’s beauty and acoustics in bold new ways.
Note: The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra does not perform at this concert.
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- Known for their live recreations of some of classic rock’s and pop’s greatest albums, the Black Jacket Symphony is a full rock-and-roll experience. Over the past 17 years, they have performed nearly 50 albums, bringing an incredible night of entertainment to over a million music lovers across the US.
- Among the other highly celebrated albums in his discography, Michael Jackson’s Thriller has sold over 70 million copies since its release date in 1982, securing its place in the Guinness World Records as the bestselling album of all time. The album won eight Grammy awards in 1984, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year (“Beat It”), and Best R&B Song (“Billie Jean”).
- Several of Michael Jackson’s songs reappeared on Billboard’s Hot 100 following the April 2026 release of the biopic Michael, including “Beat It,” “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough,” and “Billie Jean.” Thriller reentered the Billboard 200 at number 37, along with albums Off the Wall and Dangerous.
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Relive the magic of Michael Jackson’s Thriller as the Black Jacket Symphony performs his landmark album live in its entirety—plus a full set of the King of Pop’s biggest hits and fan favorites.




