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Cirque du Soleil's "Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour" New York Premiere At Madison Square Garden
Take a look at these amazing photographs from Cirque du Soleil's "Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour" New York Premiere At Madison Square Garden from earlier this month.
Check out the photos here.
Also check out a video from the red carpet!
source: michaeljackson.com
Take a look at these amazing photographs from Cirque du Soleil's "Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour" New York Premiere At Madison Square Garden from earlier this month.
Check out the photos here.
Also check out a video from the red carpet!
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Teaser B-boy Hourth ( Jean Sok ) more coming soon...!
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Jean Sok / B-boy Hourth from Thomas Hubener on Vimeo.
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http://www.courant.com/entertainment/hc-michael-jackson-cirque-review,0,2567946.story
The show: Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL World Tour
First impressions: This Cirque du Soleil stadium tour is big and has to be to live up to the memory of Michael Jackson, his music and his iconic and often weird celebrity.
What works? The music, of course. Unlike other Cirque shows which use a odd melange of incidental music with nonsense syllables, this one depends on music and lyrics the audience already loves.
So that's good? Yes, as long as the trademark Cirque clowns, trapeze acts and flawless gymnastics make sense with the beat. And mostly it works. It's a tough challenge, but as the night progresses the audience and the fluidity of the performances heat up.
What's memorable? Don't try to make sense of it. At first Cirque tries for a linear story line with a mime dressed in a silver glam outfit as he wakes up in front of the gates of Neverland, Jackson's California ranch. For those who remember the strange reports about that place (kids sleeping over, a chimp and llamas) it's a little creepy. But we soon get beyond childhood into a killer number with a beat, "Wanna Be Starting Something" and the show kicks into a higher gear.
There's a lot to like here: "Dancing Machine" has some high tech welders flying around on cables, "This Place Hotel" sports aerialists doing a high off-the-ground tango, and "Dangerous" has the sexiest pole dancer ever.
A beautifully choreographed scene of winged bats swirling around during "Threatened" and a magnificent aeriel duet of a couple defying gravity to "I Just Can’t Stop Loving You" show great blends of Jackson music and Cirque sensibility.
The Cirque sense of humor is shown as an dancer manipulates a human size sparkly glove and two others jump out of giant black shoes with shiny white socks.
The Ninja dancers in "Scream" are so effortless and in sync that it looks like one brain controls them.
The show cranks up to a beat-driven end with a mix of "Can You Feel It/Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough/Billie Jean/Black or White" as dancers in mixing colors of neon on black clothing stomp out Jackson's trademark moves.
The evening ends with "Man In The Mirror" as the large cast comes out, act by act, for a final bow.
What doesn't work?: Jackson's message for world peace and harmony with nature was often drowned out by his bizarre behavior. Here there are some videos of destruction of the rain forest and sad looking kids. Heart tugging, but not as effective as the pop songs.
Also the sound is sometimes muddy and near the end of the first act the volume was turned up way too high and stayed that way the rest of the night. You may need ear plugs.
Who willl like it? Jackson fans who remember his terrific music and gorgeous dance moves.
Who won't: Anyone thinking they will see a Jackson concert. You do, but there's a giant hole in the middle of that notion.
Twitter review: Cirque du Soleil mostly succeeds in reminding us of Jackson's musical legacy.
Thoughts on leaving the parking lot: Loved the spectacle, the showmanship and the effort of Cirque du Soleil.
Running time: 2 hours with a 20 minute intermission.
The basics: The show repeats Thursday, 8 p.m., at the Xl Center in Hartford. Tickets are $50 to $175. Information: 860-727-8010 and www.xlcenter.com.
The show: Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL World Tour
First impressions: This Cirque du Soleil stadium tour is big and has to be to live up to the memory of Michael Jackson, his music and his iconic and often weird celebrity.
What works? The music, of course. Unlike other Cirque shows which use a odd melange of incidental music with nonsense syllables, this one depends on music and lyrics the audience already loves.
So that's good? Yes, as long as the trademark Cirque clowns, trapeze acts and flawless gymnastics make sense with the beat. And mostly it works. It's a tough challenge, but as the night progresses the audience and the fluidity of the performances heat up.
What's memorable? Don't try to make sense of it. At first Cirque tries for a linear story line with a mime dressed in a silver glam outfit as he wakes up in front of the gates of Neverland, Jackson's California ranch. For those who remember the strange reports about that place (kids sleeping over, a chimp and llamas) it's a little creepy. But we soon get beyond childhood into a killer number with a beat, "Wanna Be Starting Something" and the show kicks into a higher gear.
There's a lot to like here: "Dancing Machine" has some high tech welders flying around on cables, "This Place Hotel" sports aerialists doing a high off-the-ground tango, and "Dangerous" has the sexiest pole dancer ever.
A beautifully choreographed scene of winged bats swirling around during "Threatened" and a magnificent aeriel duet of a couple defying gravity to "I Just Can’t Stop Loving You" show great blends of Jackson music and Cirque sensibility.
The Cirque sense of humor is shown as an dancer manipulates a human size sparkly glove and two others jump out of giant black shoes with shiny white socks.
The Ninja dancers in "Scream" are so effortless and in sync that it looks like one brain controls them.
The show cranks up to a beat-driven end with a mix of "Can You Feel It/Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough/Billie Jean/Black or White" as dancers in mixing colors of neon on black clothing stomp out Jackson's trademark moves.
The evening ends with "Man In The Mirror" as the large cast comes out, act by act, for a final bow.
What doesn't work?: Jackson's message for world peace and harmony with nature was often drowned out by his bizarre behavior. Here there are some videos of destruction of the rain forest and sad looking kids. Heart tugging, but not as effective as the pop songs.
Also the sound is sometimes muddy and near the end of the first act the volume was turned up way too high and stayed that way the rest of the night. You may need ear plugs.
Who willl like it? Jackson fans who remember his terrific music and gorgeous dance moves.
Who won't: Anyone thinking they will see a Jackson concert. You do, but there's a giant hole in the middle of that notion.
Twitter review: Cirque du Soleil mostly succeeds in reminding us of Jackson's musical legacy.
Thoughts on leaving the parking lot: Loved the spectacle, the showmanship and the effort of Cirque du Soleil.
Running time: 2 hours with a 20 minute intermission.
The basics: The show repeats Thursday, 8 p.m., at the Xl Center in Hartford. Tickets are $50 to $175. Information: 860-727-8010 and www.xlcenter.com.
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saw and advertisement for this on my local station, look like they will be on GMA again on Monday.
Cirque du Soleil ? @Cirque
Tune into @GMA this Monday morning as artists from #VivaELVIS, the #BeatlesLOVE, & #mjIMMORTAL attempt to break Guinness World Records!
Cirque du Soleil ? @Cirque
Tune into @GMA this Monday morning as artists from #VivaELVIS, the #BeatlesLOVE, & #mjIMMORTAL attempt to break Guinness World Records!
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That number Igor does in I Just can't stop loving you, when he's hanging only with his teeth is amazing! Wonder how long he can stand this 
I'll check the video of the Guinness record attempt if there is one
Only 12 days until the show comes back in my city yaaayyy!
I'll check the video of the Guinness record attempt if there is one Only 12 days until the show comes back in my city yaaayyy!
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[h=3]News: Cirque Du Soleil looking for guitar player urgently[/h]
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL AND THE MICHAEL JACKSON ESTATE ARE URGENTLY SEEKING A CHARISMATIC FEMALE ELECTRIC GUITAR PLAYER FOR A NEW CREATION DIRECTED BY JAMIE KING. THE NEW SHOW WILL RESIDE AT THE MANDALAY BAY RESORT AND CASINO IN LAS VEGAS.
APPLICANTS MUST BE A SOLOIST WITH A ROCKSTAR ATTITUDE, HAVE STRONG SHOWMANSHIP, STAGE EXPERIENCE AND AN EXCELLENT MASTERY OF ROCK AND POP MUSIC STYLES.
FOR MORE DETAILS AND INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ROLE, CLICK HERE!
OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE:
CIRQUEDUSOLEIL.COM/JOBS
FACEBOOK.COM/CIRQUEDUSOLEILCASTING
APPLICANTS MUST BE A SOLOIST WITH A ROCKSTAR ATTITUDE, HAVE STRONG SHOWMANSHIP, STAGE EXPERIENCE AND AN EXCELLENT MASTERY OF ROCK AND POP MUSIC STYLES.
FOR MORE DETAILS AND INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ROLE, CLICK HERE!
OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE:
CIRQUEDUSOLEIL.COM/JOBS
FACEBOOK.COM/CIRQUEDUSOLEILCASTING
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I still wanna see this show! I'm just too broke to afford tickets right now. th: (I did enter a contest to win free tickets for NYC, I didn't win lol) I get my paycheck from my new much better-paying job in the first week of June. I might buy tickets for "Hershey, PA US -- Wednesday, July 11, 2012 8:00 PM". If sold out then, hopefully they add more dates for New York, Pennsylvania, or even New Jersey this year or heck even next year.
th: (I did enter a contest to win free tickets for NYC, I didn't win lol) I get my paycheck from my new much better-paying job in the first week of June. I might buy tickets for "Hershey, PA US -- Wednesday, July 11, 2012 8:00 PM". If sold out then, hopefully they add more dates for New York, Pennsylvania, or even New Jersey this year or heck even next year.PurpleParrot
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Immortals coming my way again in 4 days
Let me dance a little please :dancin: :dancin: :dancin: :dancin:
This will be the 6th time I see it, I know I'm lucky, I wish everyone could see it at least once!ash:
Can't wait to see if the show changed again in the last 2 months!
Let me dance a little please :dancin: :dancin: :dancin: :dancin:
This will be the 6th time I see it, I know I'm lucky, I wish everyone could see it at least once!
ash:Can't wait to see if the show changed again in the last 2 months!
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[h=1]Athletes are in 'Michael Jackson: Immortal'[/h]May, 16, 2012May 16
1:00
PM ET
By Lynn Hoppes | ESPN.com
If you head to Worcester, Mass., tonight to watch the "Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour," expect to see athletes perform.
What?
They are everywhere. Athletes show some acrobatics through "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" and then others do free-running parkour to "Thriller" and hip-hop dancers deftly dribble basketballs to the choreography of "Jam."
The theatrics of the two-hour show are produced by Cirque du Soleil, which uses Jackson's music along with Cirque du Soleil's signature acrobatic performance style to create a realistic concert experience.
The show, which started touring last fall, was produced in partnership with Jackson's estate. It's on the East Coast now and shortly will head to Europe. It's made more than $50 million already and has played in front of more than 500,000 fans.
"This show is really special and we love bringing it to the mainstream audience," said dancer Felix Cane, who performs the show-stopping pole-dancing act to "Dangerous." "I've always loved Michael Jackson and this is a great opportunity to show my sport to the world."
Cane was performing in Cirque's "Zumanity" show in Las Vegas the past two years and wanted a change. So she signed up for the "Immortal" tour and left her husband back home.
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Courtesy of Harvey DonnellyHarvey Donnelly, one of the top trampoline artists in the world, has various roles in the "Immortal" show.
"This is an opportunity of a lifetime and I had to take it," Cane said. "I get to travel the world and show that my act is more about being sensual and not sexual."
Harvey Donnelly had been performing as a trampoline artist for 10 years growing up in England. He applied to join the Cirque troop and was hired one month later. He had to learn parkour and other acrobatics and feels blessed to be part of this show.
"I knew this was going to be biggest show in the world," Donnelly said. "I'm just so lucky. I want to do this for the next 10 years. Even when I'm on vacation, I listen to the Michael Jackson CD."
Donnelly had won trampoline's South West Championships in the United Kingdom from ages 11 to 15. When he was 13, he qualified for nationals. And now at 21, he's traveling the world and can't wait to return to Europe this fall.
"I knew everything was going to change in my life the day I got the news I was joining Cirque," Donnelly said. "Life is making the most of your opportunities. This is my college."
1:00
PM ET
By Lynn Hoppes | ESPN.com
If you head to Worcester, Mass., tonight to watch the "Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour," expect to see athletes perform.
What?
They are everywhere. Athletes show some acrobatics through "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" and then others do free-running parkour to "Thriller" and hip-hop dancers deftly dribble basketballs to the choreography of "Jam."
The theatrics of the two-hour show are produced by Cirque du Soleil, which uses Jackson's music along with Cirque du Soleil's signature acrobatic performance style to create a realistic concert experience.
The show, which started touring last fall, was produced in partnership with Jackson's estate. It's on the East Coast now and shortly will head to Europe. It's made more than $50 million already and has played in front of more than 500,000 fans.
"This show is really special and we love bringing it to the mainstream audience," said dancer Felix Cane, who performs the show-stopping pole-dancing act to "Dangerous." "I've always loved Michael Jackson and this is a great opportunity to show my sport to the world."
Cane was performing in Cirque's "Zumanity" show in Las Vegas the past two years and wanted a change. So she signed up for the "Immortal" tour and left her husband back home.
[+] Enlarge
Courtesy of Harvey DonnellyHarvey Donnelly, one of the top trampoline artists in the world, has various roles in the "Immortal" show."This is an opportunity of a lifetime and I had to take it," Cane said. "I get to travel the world and show that my act is more about being sensual and not sexual."
Harvey Donnelly had been performing as a trampoline artist for 10 years growing up in England. He applied to join the Cirque troop and was hired one month later. He had to learn parkour and other acrobatics and feels blessed to be part of this show.
"I knew this was going to be biggest show in the world," Donnelly said. "I'm just so lucky. I want to do this for the next 10 years. Even when I'm on vacation, I listen to the Michael Jackson CD."
Donnelly had won trampoline's South West Championships in the United Kingdom from ages 11 to 15. When he was 13, he qualified for nationals. And now at 21, he's traveling the world and can't wait to return to Europe this fall.
"I knew everything was going to change in my life the day I got the news I was joining Cirque," Donnelly said. "Life is making the most of your opportunities. This is my college."
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Bad news guys....
We learned this weekend that 2 magical numbers of the show will be cut before going to Europe.
Our dear friend Philipp and his ring team, all from Switzerland, will not be able to show you all their talent as their number CAN YOU FEEL IT has been cut from the show, along with the incredibly dynamic number Wanna be Starting Something, at the beginning of the show.
I, and we are deeply saddened to know that, to realize that our friend will not be able to show his number to his friends and family in his own country, and that everybody who'll see the show in Europe and after that will have a way shorter show, since it already got shorter from October 2011 to now, and will be cut again before going to Europe.
So, concerning the ring team, their last show will be on September 2nd in Mexico, so if anybody here is going to that show, please scream as loud as you've never screamed before when they'll be doing their act for the last time. :bow:
Putting my sadness on the side, I want to thank the ring team and all the other artists who'll have to go because of the cuts for the magic they bring to the show, their talent, strenght and hard work, but most of all, I want to thank Philipp for being so generous with us, always ready to spend a little time with us, a real gentleman, charming, sweet and with a huge heart! Thank you sweetie May you and the rest of your team find another thrilling experience and a way to show the world your talent, for this is not over!
We learned this weekend that 2 magical numbers of the show will be cut before going to Europe.
Our dear friend Philipp and his ring team, all from Switzerland, will not be able to show you all their talent as their number CAN YOU FEEL IT has been cut from the show, along with the incredibly dynamic number Wanna be Starting Something, at the beginning of the show.
I, and we are deeply saddened to know that, to realize that our friend will not be able to show his number to his friends and family in his own country, and that everybody who'll see the show in Europe and after that will have a way shorter show, since it already got shorter from October 2011 to now, and will be cut again before going to Europe.
So, concerning the ring team, their last show will be on September 2nd in Mexico, so if anybody here is going to that show, please scream as loud as you've never screamed before when they'll be doing their act for the last time. :bow:
Putting my sadness on the side, I want to thank the ring team and all the other artists who'll have to go because of the cuts for the magic they bring to the show, their talent, strenght and hard work, but most of all, I want to thank Philipp for being so generous with us, always ready to spend a little time with us, a real gentleman, charming, sweet and with a huge heart! Thank you sweetie
May you and the rest of your team find another thrilling experience and a way to show the world your talent, for this is not over!
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But I loved the CAN YOU FEEL IT number!! It fit perfectly with the theme I felt they were trying to create. I love this song. Are they replacing it with something else or just shortening the show?
The sax player and trumpet player came out at the start of CAN YOU FEEL IT and got us all up and dancing. I loved it!
I am sad with you...
Edit: sorry! I just saw that you said they are shortening the show. I was hoping they might use TWYMMF instead.
The sax player and trumpet player came out at the start of CAN YOU FEEL IT and got us all up and dancing. I loved it!
I am sad with you...
Edit: sorry! I just saw that you said they are shortening the show. I was hoping they might use TWYMMF instead.
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Thanks for your support for the Can You Feel It number, it was a favorite of mine too.. You're right they will only make the show shorter, not replacing the cut acts by something else... so for people who will be seeing the show in Europe, I'm telling you not to arrive late, or you'll just miss everything...
I would have loved it if they included TWYMMF somewhere to replace, it's my fav song.. but ..oh well...
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Bad news guys....
We learned this weekend that 2 magical numbers of the show will be cut before going to Europe.
Our dear friend Philipp and his ring team, all from Switzerland, will not be able to show you all their talent as their number CAN YOU FEEL IT has been cut from the show, along with the incredibly dynamic number Wanna be Starting Something, at the beginning of the show.
I, and we are deeply saddened to know that, to realize that our friend will not be able to show his number to his friends and family in his own country, and that everybody who'll see the show in Europe and after that will have a way shorter show, since it already got shorter from October 2011 to now, and will be cut again before going to Europe.
So, concerning the ring team, their last show will be on September 2nd in Mexico, so if anybody here is going to that show, please scream as loud as you've never screamed before when they'll be doing their act for the last time. :bow:
Putting my sadness on the side, I want to thank the ring team and all the other artists who'll have to go because of the cuts for the magic they bring to the show, their talent, strenght and hard work, but most of all, I want to thank Philipp for being so generous with us, always ready to spend a little time with us, a real gentleman, charming, sweet and with a huge heart! Thank you sweetie
I wonder what prompted the cut. :scratch:
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As for WBSS, I don't quite know why.. For CAN YOU FEEL IT, it's about weight they have to cut since many arenas in Europe can't support the material needed for the rings act...AND probably for money reason, even if I don't get this one much since they make 1 M$ per show... but well... WBSS is maybe for money reasons too because there isn't huge materials for this one, only dancers dancing and jumping around in colorful costumes and climbing on what's left of the late Giving Tree.. I loved the way this number kicked the start of the show in a very energic way! Too bad it's cut... It was epic! But they also have to cut 2 trucks of stock for Europe... so they maybe decided to forget about WBSS...
As much as I support and love the show... This is going nowhere good if they keep cutting the magical parts like that. First the Giving Tree gone (branches), they they cut Gone too Soon, most of Ben (what was on the main stage), they cut the tree with the roots in earth Song, which was absolutely brilliant and emotionnal... now it's just meh... now they cut Can You Feel It and WBSS....And with the rings act gone, that also means Dancing Machine number will loose it's WOW factor cause the ring team were in this one too :/
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I hope they're not taking the show for granted............because it's Michael.
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They can't be serious!!!
I know they owe us nothing, but can't we "complain" to the estate in a way?!
I always feared the will cut back the show, so people want to see the "real thing" in Las Vegas. It's supposed to be a separate show but I'm sure many elements of the touring show will end up in the Mandalay Bay version.
I guess they will soon have to do a new trailer for the show because nothing shown in the trailer will be in the actual show...
I know they owe us nothing, but can't we "complain" to the estate in a way?!
I always feared the will cut back the show, so people want to see the "real thing" in Las Vegas. It's supposed to be a separate show but I'm sure many elements of the touring show will end up in the Mandalay Bay version.
I guess they will soon have to do a new trailer for the show because nothing shown in the trailer will be in the actual show...