The Hamburg production of MJ The Musical has been making waves in Germany, and now one of its stars has taken the spotlight far beyond the theatre stage. OXA, who performs as the alternate Michael Jackson in the German cast, stunned audiences and judges alike with a breathtaking audition on The Voice of Germany.
Choosing to perform Michael Jackson’s “Earth Song” was already a daring move. The track is one of MJ’s most powerful and emotionally charged works, and any attempt at recreating it inevitably invites comparisons to the King of Pop himself. Yet OXA chose not to mimic, but to reinterpret. His version was filled with raw emotion, delivered in a style that was uniquely his own. It was different from the original, yet still carried the weight and intensity of Michael Jackson’s message.
The gamble paid off. Judges were visibly moved by the performance, praising not only the voice but also the artistry behind it. The audience responded with thunderous applause, and OXA’s place in the competition was instantly secured. For those who have seen him on stage in MJ The Musical, the passion and presence he brought to the song were no surprise, but for television viewers across Germany, it was a revelation.
This isn’t OXA’s first time in front of The Voice cameras. He had previously competed in an earlier season, reaching the semi-finals, but his return this year showed how much he has grown. Stronger, more confident, and more determined than ever, OXA demonstrated the maturity and artistry of a seasoned performer.
His appearance also marks an interesting trend: OXA is now the second cast member from a production of MJ The Musical to step into the world of televised talent competitions. Just last week, 14-year-old Max Chambers, from the Broadway production, auditioned for The Voice and impressed viewers with his remarkable vocal ability.
The path from the MJ stage to TV competition highlights how much talent is being nurtured within the productions of MJ The Musical around the world. For OXA, this moment is not only about recognition but about establishing his own voice as an artist. By daring to take on “Earth Song” in his own way, he showed that while he carries the influence of Michael Jackson on stage, he is also ready to step out as himself.
As the competition continues, all eyes will be on OXA to see how far his journey on The Voice of Germany will go. One thing is already certain: his performance has left a lasting impression, and he has proven that the magic of MJ The Musical can inspire and propel its stars beyond the theatre and into entirely new arenas.
