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Looks like "The King of Pop" is gearing up to take The Great White Way by storm.A touring musical production celebrating the career of Michael Jackson, titled 'Thriller Live,' is set to begin performances at London's Lyric Theatre on Jan. 2. After three previous U.K. tours, as well as engagements in Germany, Holland and Scandinavia, the limited run will play through April 12.
And Broadway may not be too far off for the show originally conceived and created by executive director Adrian Grant -- a long-time associate of Jackson's and author of 'Michael Jackson – The Visual Documentary.'
According to the New York Post, another musical will be directed by James Nederlander, and will feature the same storyline as the 'Thriller' music video, which centers around MJ who was attacked by a group of zombies on a night out.
Jackson's spokesperson Ramone Bain did not respond to inquiries regarding the production.
Michael Jackson Through The Years
Michael Jackson Through The Years
'Got To Be There'
'I'll Be There'
'Greatest Show On Earth'
'We've Got A Good Thing Going'
'Thriller'
'Unbreakable'
'Pretty Young Thing'
'Come Together'
'Remember The Time'
Meanwhile, 'Thriller – Live' is directed and choreographed by Gary Lloyd, who has previously worked with Leona Lewis, Robbie Williams, Pink, Anastacia, and Kelly Clarkson. Five-time MTV award-winning LaVelle Smith Jr. also added additional choreography for the show."[It] is an uplifting, feel-good show with incredible choreography and sensational songs that everyone knows and loves - it's just the sort of escapist entertainment people need to take their minds off how tough life is at the moment," the show's producer said in a statement.
"[The show] has high production values, a large company on stage and a live band - and it delivers high class entertainment that is suitable for everyone from 8 to 80," he continued. "It's obvious to us from the recent early closing of West End musicals, cancellation of several planned UK tours, and the number of ticket discounts and promotions, that money is extremely tight and a lot of the current shows are struggling to fill their theaters. We want to make sure that 'Thriller – Live' is in the price bracket of as many people as possible."
'Thriller – Live,' billed as "a spectacular, high-octane show specially created to celebrate the career of the world's greatest entertainer and undisputed King of Pop," features Jackson hits such as 'I Want You Back,' 'I'll Be There,' 'Show You The Way To Go,' 'Can You Feel It,' 'Rock With You,' 'She's Out Of My Life,' 'Thriller,' 'Beat It,' 'Ben,' 'ABC,' 'Man in the Mirror,' 'Dirty Diana,' 'Billie Jean' and 'Earth Song.'
The 1982 album, 'Thriller,' is considered the worldwide best-selling album of all time and won 7 Grammy Awards in 1984.
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By: halima on 11/14/2008 10:15AM
i was crazy about michael growing up in his time, but i hate that his father made him hate his self to change his face not to look like his genes.he use to be so cute.may GOD help him.
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By: ten on 11/14/2008 5:26PM
i don't care what you all say about MJ I'm a fan and always will be
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By: Mizz Independant on 11/17/2008 2:42PM
People can be so unpredictable sometimes. There are some hurtful comments about Michael being surfaced on this page and I just had to speak up. It's ridiculous how some poeple can be so reliant on what the tabloids and the media say.
From what I understand, Michael was found NOT guilty. He he gave millions of dollars FROM HIS OWN POCKET to help children. If he did that, then why would he rape a child? So why keep beating a dead horse and repeatedly accuse him and hold over his head something that he is not guilty of?
How could you say he " has beaten this "Thriller" thing to death"? I mean it's only the best selling album of all FRIGGIN time! If had that title I would proclaim it a million times to the whole world.
Some people need to give Mike a break. He has had NO childhood whatsoever. He doesn't even know what it's like to walk down the street without camaras following. And the tabloids have destroyed his life with useless garbage.
There are some people who will be ignorant and totally ignore this messge but I'm hoping that this will reach out to many people. I used to hate Michael Jackson too but after ACTUALLY READING THE FACTS. I realized things that I never knew. Just listen to the facts and not the garbage.
~ Mizz Independant
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