Published: 14 August 2013
The Estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil have announced that Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour will tour to South Africa in March 2014 for an exclusive, once in a lifetime, series of shows at Johannesburg’s Coca-Cola Dome.
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.
Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour™ 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.
THE IMMORTAL World Tour takes place in a fantastical realm where the audience discovers Jackson’s inspiration and the wellspring of his creativity. The secrets of his inner world are unlocked - his love of music and dance, fairy tale and magic, and the fragile beauty of nature.
The underpinnings of THE IMMORTAL World Tour are Michael Jackson’s powerful, inspirational music and lyrics - the driving force behind the show - brought to life with extraordinary power and breath-taking intensity. Through unforgettable performances Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour underscores Jackson’s global messages of love, peace and unity.
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.
Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour features the diverse talents of the following creative minds: Guy Laliberté – creative guide; Gilles Ste-Croix – creative guide; Chantal Tremblay – director of Creation; Jamie King – writer and director; Carla Kama – associate show director; Kevin Antunes – musical designer; Greg Phillinganes – music director; Mark Fisher – set designer; Michael Curry – props and scenic designer; Zaldy Goco – costume designer; Germain Guillemot – acrobatic performance designer; Scott Osgood – rigging and acrobatic equipment designer; Olivier Goulet – projection designer; Martin Labrecque – lighting designer; François Desjardins – sound designer; Travis Payne – choreographer; Rich and Tone Talauega – choreographers; Debra Brown – acrobatic choreographer; Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo – choreographers; Jamal Sims – choreographer; Cloud and Tamara Levinson – choreographers; Mandy Moore – choreographer; Florence Cornet – makeup designer.
For a complete performance schedule and ticket information, click HERE
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