Wednesday, 05 October 2011
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Cirque du Soleil Presents "Michael Jackson the Immortal"
Sixty acrobats and street performers danced and contorted and flew across the Bell Centre's stage in Montreal as a live band played Michael Jackson songs, using his vocals from the original tracks. All of these elements worked together to bring this creative work to life for the first time in front of an audience on Sunday, October 2nd.This is Cirque du Soleil's newest show, Michael Jackson The Immortal, a show created by Jamie King that focuses on Michael Jackson and his life.
The Cirque du Soleil show sounds like an elaborate experience, almost like a little trip into the world of Michael Jackson.
The sets are extensive and change periodically. During the show, the gates of Neverland, a giving tree, a floating balloon, giant wire animals, and wire contraptions all make an appearance to add more creativity to the scenes.
The songs played by the live band include "Childhood," "Thriller," "Wanna Be Startin' Something," "Smooth Criminal," "Ben," "Billie Jean," "Black or White," "Dangerous" as well as the Jackson 5 songs, "Can You Feel It," "I'll Be There," "I Want You Back," and "ABC."
The theme of the performances center around the loves of Jackson's life: "music, dance, animals, creativity, and childhood whimsy." To make it even more touching and (possibly) tearjerking, a projection screen lights up the background with photos, videos, and voice recordings of Michael throughout the acts.
The show was approved by the Estate of Michael Jackson and has the support of the Jackson family. Michael's three kids, their mother, and his brothers Tito, Marlon, and Jackie all attended the premiere in Montreal.
Michael Jackson The Immortal will play in 47 North American cities. It opens on October 15th in Detroit and will go on tour until it settles down in Vegas in late 2013.
Do you want to go see the new Cirque du Soleil show?
[Rolling Stone]
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Comments (6)
I saw this advertised a month or two ago on TV and I immediately looked up the info. I would love to go, but I'm not sure my finances are going to allow it anytime soon.
oh Michael
I want to see it so badly! There is this world famous pole dancer called Felix Cane. she is really gorgeous and talented. It's so expensive though :(
long live the king!
My god, I would LOVE to go to this!!
No o.O