but I don't find MJ's live performances very 'substance' heavy. The themes were mostly universal cliches.

Although obviously much less musically talented....I find Madonna's big tour productions (like as seen in 'truth or dare') alot more interesting from a conceptual perspective.

That being said...big theatrical productions have never been my thing....but I think Madonna was better than MJ in developing an interesting and provocative narrative. If only that she made a statement that I find alot more interesting than MJ's Jesus Christ posing.