‘Michael Jackson – The Immortal World Tour’ coming to Joburg in 2014
The Estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil have announced that 'Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour' is heading to South Africa in March 2014 for a series of shows at the Johannesburg Coca-Cola Dome.
US popstar Michael Jackson addresses a press conference at the O2 arena in London, on March 5, 2009. Jackson’s dismal public image in his final years meant his final concert series had no sponsors, despite record advance ticket sales for the 50 planned shows, according to a witness at the Jackson family’s lawsuit against concert promoters AEG LIve.
This production uses Cirque du Soleil creativity to give fans worldwide a unique view into the spirit, passion and heart of the artistic genius who forever transformed global pop culture. Written and directed by Jamie King, the show includes 49 international dancers, musicians and acrobats.
Since its world premiere in Montreal in October 2011, the enormously successful arena production has thrilled audiences across North America, Europe, and Asia and was listed by Pollstar as one of the top five selling arena tours world-wide for the first half of 2013.
The show will be presented for a strictly limited engagement at Johannesburg’s Coca-Cola Dome from Wednesday, 19 March 2014, until Saturday, 22 March 2014.
‘Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour’ is a riveting fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that immerses audiences in Jackson’s creative world. Aimed at lifelong fans as well as those experiencing his creative genius for the first time, the show captures the essence, soul and inspiration of the King of Pop, celebrating a legacy that continues to transcend generations.
Writer and director King is a multiple Emmy Award and MTV Video Music Award nominee and has choreographed some of the most popular music videos and directed some of the highest-grossing concert tours of all time. For the past 12 years, he has served as Madonna’s creative director, and most recently directed world tours for Rihanna, Celine Dion, Spice Girls and Britney Spears. King has worked with an array of superstars including Ricky Martin, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, Shakira, George Michael, Elton John, Diana Ross and Jennifer Lopez. This is his first show with Cirque du Soleil.
Tickets are set to go on sale through Computicket and the Big Concerts website at 9am on Thursday, 15 August.
– TEAMtalk Media
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