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Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour
Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour logo/brand
CompanyCirque du Soleil
GenreContemporary circus
Show typeTouring show (2011-2012)
Resident (starting 2013)
Date of premiereOctober 2, 2011
LocationTouring (starting 2011)
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada (residential starting 2013)
Creative team
Writer and directorJamie King
Creation directorChantal Tremblay
Musical designerKevin Autunes
Musical directorGreg Phillinganes
Music byMichael Jackson
Remixed byKevin Antunes
Set designerMark Fisher
Props and scenic designerMichael Curry
Costume designerZaldy Goco
Acrobatic performance designerGermain Guillemot
Rigging and acrobatic equipment designerScott Osgood
Projection designerOlivier Goulet
Lighting designerMartin Labrecque
Sound designerFrançois Desjardins
Other information
Preceded byIris (2011)
Succeeded byAmaluna (2012)
Official website

Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour is the official theatrical production by Cirque du Soleil which uses the music and vision of Michael Jackson along with Cirque du Soleil's signature acrobatic performance style to create a realistic concert experience. The show was produced in partnership with the Estate of Michael Jackson.[1] The arena show—which is very similar to a rock concert—began its tour October 2, 2011. After touring North America for about two years, it will continue on to Europe and the rest of the world. At the point in time it leaves North America, a resident show—which will be more theatrical in nature—will open in early 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino located in Las Vegas, Nevada.[2] In addition to the resident show at the Mandalay Bay, Cirque du Soleil will also be opening up a Michael Jackson-inspired lounge.[3]

The Michael Jackson estate has partnered with Cirque du Soleil in order to create this concert experience. As part of the $250 million contract with Sony allowing music publishing until 2017, an album titled Immortal was produced.[4]

History

On November 2, 2010, Cirque du Soleil and his estate announced the development of The Immortal World Tour through Michael Jackson's official website. In a press release, the company stated, "A riveting fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that immerses audiences in Michael’s creative world and literally turns his signature moves upside down, Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour unfolds Michael Jackson’s artistry before the eyes of the audience. Aimed at lifelong fans as well as those experiencing Michael’s 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".[5]

Jamie King, the director and writer who had previously spearheaded tours by Britney Spears, Madonna and Rihanna, stated that he wanted to include Jackson's "giving tree" as the focus of the tour.[6]

As noted during an interview with Daniel Lamarre, within 24 hours of opening ticket sales for the show, Cirque du Soleil sold 200,000 tickets.[7]

Acts

The acts of The Immortal World Tour are staged to the music of Michael Jackson.[8] Cirque gathered a creative team of 10 high-profile choreographers, some of whom worked with Michael, to design the acts.[9]

Setlist

  1. Opening Megamix: Dirty Diana / Get On The Floor / P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) / Heartbreaker / The Way You Make Me Feel / You Rock My World / Unbreakable / Blood on the Dance Floor / Baby Be Mine / Rock with You / Lovely One / Burn This Disco Out
  2. Workin' Day and Night
  3. The Immortal Intro (Video Interlude)
  4. Childhood
  5. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
  6. The Jackson 5 Medley: I Want You Back / ABC / The Love You Save
  7. Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) (performed only on certain shows)
  8. Why You Wanna Trip on Me Guitar Solo / Dancing Machine / Blame It On The Boogie
  9. Ben/Cello Solo (Short Interlude)
  10. This Place Hotel
  11. Smooth Criminal
  12. Dangerous
  13. Mime: (I Like) The Way You Love Me / Speed Demon / Hollywood Tonight / This Is It / Another Part Of Me
  14. Speechless / Human Nature
  15. Scary Story / Is It Scary
  16. Threatened / Monster
  17. Thriller
  18. 20 Minute Intermission Break
  19. You Are Not Alone / I Just Can't Stop Loving You / Todo Mi Amor Eres Tu
  20. Beat It / State of Shock
  21. Jam
  22. Planet Earth / Earth Song
  23. Scream / Little Susie
  24. Gone Too Soon (performed only on certain shows)
  25. They Don't Care About Us
  26. Will You Be There
  27. I'll Be There (Short Video Interlude)
  28. Immortal Megamix: Can You Feel It/Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough/Billie Jean/Black or White
  29. Man In The Mirror
  30. Remember the Time / Bad (exiting music)

Costumes

Zaldy Goco, The Immortal's costume designer, said the following in regards to his inspiration for the collection of 252 costumes: ”My approach has been to draw upon and respect Michael’s iconic style while creating something new and fresh. I placed subtle references throughout the costumes in the show."[10] The color palette chosen for the show is rich, lively, and ornate such as through the usage of gold and crystals. The design team explored such technologies as 3D printing and LED lighting for the many different colored pieces.

Highlights of the costumes range from 3D printing techniques to pyrotechnics being built into the designs.[10]

  • Gangster types have 3D-printed surreal guns that shoot pyrotechniques when the triggers are pulled. The shoulder pads are also 3D-printed.
  • The straps duo costumes are covered in Swarovski crystals, and were inspired by Michael's corseted wrist in the Black and White video.
  • The bat costumes are created using ultra lightweight paper used for shipping parcels.
  • The soldiers' costumes are primarily made of mytex on a polyester frame with padding.
  • All the costumes in the Human Nature act are equipped with over 275 LED lights.
  • The costumes for the welders were inspired by the red, zipper-clad jacket in Beat It.

Music

Main article: Immortal (Michael Jackson album)

On October 3, 2011, Sony Music Entertainment announced that over 40 Jackson's original recordings were redesigned and reimagined by the Justin Timberlake and Rihanna producer Kevin Antunes throughout a year-period work in the studio with original multi-track master recordings.[11] Hence it's expected that Immortal will continue a similar mixing production to the soundtracks to previous Cirque du Soleil's shows: 2006's Love, with the remixed music of The Beatles (to the show of the same name), and 2010's Elvis Presley-themed remix soundtrack Viva Elvis (to the show of the same name).

Being released by Epic Records in conjunction with estate of Michael Jackson,[12] Immortal features an alternative version of The Jackson 5 song "ABC",[13] as well as a series of mashups and remixes such as a choir-assisted rendition of "They Don't Care About Us".[14] Despite over 60 songs had been used for the stage show, the album release will be available as a 20-track album or a deluxe 27-track album only.

Tour dates

Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour
Tour by Michael Jackson & Cirque du Soleil
Start dateOctober 2, 2011
End dateOngoing
Legs3
No. of shows178 in North America
34 in Canada 38 in Europe
250 in Total

Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour premiered in Montréal, as all touring Cirque du Soleil shows do, on October 2, 2011.[15][16]

Tour dates

Date City Country Venue
North America
October 2 & 3, 2011 Montreal Canada Bell Centre
October 7 & 8, 2011 Ottawa Scotiabank Place
October 12 & 13, 2011 Hamilton Copps Coliseum
October 15 & 16, 2011 Detroit United States Joe Louis Arena
October 18 & 19, 2011 London Canada John Labatt Centre
October 21 – 23, 2011 Toronto Air Canada Centre
October 26 & 27, 2011 Winnipeg MTS Centre
October 29 & 30, 2011 Saskatoon Credit Union Centre
November 1 & 2, 2011 Edmonton Rexall Place
November 4 – 6, 2011 Vancouver Rogers Arena
November 9 & 10, 2011 Seattle United States KeyArena
November 12 & 13, 2011 Spokane Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena
November 15, 2011 Eugene Matthew Knight Arena
November 18 – 20, 2011 Portland Rose Garden Arena
November 28 & 29, 2011 Salt Lake City EnergySolutions Arena
December 3 – 27, 2011 Las Vegas Mandalay Bay Events Center
December 30 & 31, 2011 Phoenix US Airways Center
January 3 & 4, 2012 Boise Taco Bell Arena
January 6 – 8, 2012 Denver Pepsi Center
January 10 & 11, 2012 Sacramento Power Balance Pavilion
January 13 – 15, 2012 San Jose HP Pavilion at San Jose
January 17 – 19, 2012 Oakland Oracle Arena
January 21 & 22, 2012 San Diego Valley View Casino Center
January 24 & 25, 2012 Anaheim Honda Center
January 27 – 29, 2012 Los Angeles Staples Center
February 7 & 8, 2012 St. Louis Scottrade Center
February 10 – 12, 2012 Houston Toyota Center
February 15 & 16, 2012 New Orleans New Orleans Arena
February 18 & 19, 2012 Tulsa BOK Center
February 21 & 22, 2012 Kansas City Sprint Center
February 24 & 25, 2012 Indianapolis Bankers Life Fieldhouse
February 28 & 29, 2012 Orlando Amway Center
March 2 – 4, 2012 Miami American Airlines Arena
March 7 & 8, 2012 Jacksonville Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
March 10 & 11, 2012 Raleigh RBC Center
March 13 & 14, 2012 Charlotte Time Warner Cable Arena
March 16 & 17, 2012 Milwaukee Bradley Center
March 20 – 22, 2012 Montreal Canada Bell Centre
March 24 & 25, 2012 Quebec City Colisée Pepsi
March 27 & 28, 2012 Minneapolis United States Target Center
March 30 & 31, 2012 Newark Prudential Center
April 3 – 5, 2012 New York City Madison Square Garden
April 7 & 8, 2012 Long Island Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
April 10 & 11, 2012 Philadelphia Wells Fargo Center
April 13 – 15, 2012 Pittsburgh Petersen Events Center
April 24, 2012 University Park Bryce Jordan Center
April 27 & 28, 2012 Columbia Colonial Life Arena
May 2 & 3, 2012 Hartford XL Center
May 5 & 6, 2012 Baltimore 1st Mariner Arena
May 8 & 9, 2012 Hampton Hampton Coliseum
May 11, 2012 Greenville BI-LO Center
May 16 & 17, 2012 Worcester DCU Center
May 19 & 20, 2012 Quebec City Canada Colisée Pepsi
May 22, 2012 Albany United States Times Union Center
May 25, 2012 Cincinnati U.S. Bank Arena
June 6 & 7, 2012 Dayton Nutter Center
June 9 & 10, 2012 Columbus Value City Arena
June 12 & 13, 2012 Nashville FedExForum
June 15, 2012 Austin Frank Erwin Center
June 20, 2012 Memphis Bridgestone Arena
June 23, 2012 San Antonio AT&T Center
June 26 & 27, 2012 Dallas American Airlines Center
June 29 & 30, 2012 Atlanta Philips Arena
July 6 & 7, 2012 Montreal Canada Bell Centre
July 11, 2012 Hershey United States Giant Center
July 13 – 15, 2012 Washington, D.C. Verizon Center
July 17 & 18, 2012 Cleveland Quicken Loans Arena
July 20 & 21, 2012 Chicago United Center
July 24 & 25, 2012 Ottawa Canada Scotiabank Place
July 27 & 28, 2012 Toronto Air Canada Centre
August 3 & 4, 2012 Boston United States TD Garden
August 10 & 11, 2012 Vancouver Canada Rogers Arena
August 14 & 15, 2012 Los Angeles United States Staples Center
August 24 – 29, 2012 Mexico City Mexico Palacio de los Deportes
Europe
October 12 – 19, 2012 London England The O2 Arena
October 24 & 25, 2012 Herning Denmark Jyske Bank Boxen
October 27 & 28, 2012 Copenhagen Parken Stadium
November 2 & 3, 2012 Stockholm Sweden Ericsson Globe
November 5 & 6, 2012 Helsinki Finland Hartwall Areena
November 16 & 17, 2012 Frankfurt Germany Festhalle Frankfurt
November 20 & 21, 2012 Oberhausen König Pilsener Arena
November 24 & 25, 2012 Munich Olympiahalle
November 28, 2012 Hanover TUI Arena
December 1 & 2, 2012 Vienna Austria Wiener Stadthalle
December 5 & 6, 2012 Mannheim Germany SAP Arena
December 8 & 9, 2012 Leipzig Leipzig Arena
December 11 & 12, 2012 Hamburg O2 World Hamburg
December 15 & 16, 2012 Cologne Lanxess Arena
December 19 & 20, 2012 Berlin O2 World Berlin
December 26 – 29, 2012 Madrid Spain Palacio de Deportes de la Comunidad

Box office score data

Venue City Tickets Sold / Available Gross Revenue
Taco Bell Arena Boise 5,647 / 6,525 (87%) $603,818[17]
Pepsi Center Denver 23,078 / 25,614 (90%) $2,552,443[17]
Power Balance Pavilion Sacramento 13,507 / 19,948 (68%) $1,323,679[17]
HP Pavilion San Jose 27,537 / 32,976 (84%) $3,281,784[17]
Oracle Arena Oakland 31,785 / 35,814 (89%) $3,448,610[17]
Valley View Casino Center San Diego 14,928 / 19,844 (75%) $1,609,176[17]
Honda Center Anaheim 12,979 / 18,528 (70%) $1,481,242[17]
Staples Center Los Angeles 31,632 / 35,814 (88%) $3,867,569[17]
Scottrade Center St Louis 11,989 / 20,508 (58%) $1,161,543[17]
Toyota Center Houston 30,548 / 33,018 (93%) $3,627,938[17]
New Orleans Arena New Orleans 12,097 / 23,278 (52%) $1,264,312[17]
BOK Center Tulsa 10,212 / 21,818 (47%) $1,156,139[17]
Conseco Fieldhouse Indianapolis 13,975 / 20,844 (67%) $1,707,418[17]
Amway Center Orlando 19,288 / 21,780 (86%) $2,200,201[18]
American Airlines Arena Miami 35,105 / 37,974 (92%) $4,296,135[18]
Bell Centre Montreal 28,504 / 38,415 (74%) $3,646,620[19]
Colisee Pepsi Quebec City 14,090 / 18,238 (77%) $1,719,960[20]
Target Center Minneapolis 16,204 / 20,098 (81%) $1,775,154[21]
Prudential Center New York 24,452 / 32,709 (75%) $2,662,658[21]
Madison Square Garden New York City 29,007 / 33,081 (88%) $3,794,245[21]
Nassau Veterans Memorial Uniondale 16,935 / 22,470 (75%) $1,823,742[21]
Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia 19,174 / 23,732 (81%) $2,363,651[22]
Petersen Events Center Pittsburgh 15,645 / 19,821 (79%) $1,301,898[22]
Bryce Jordan Center University Park 4,575 / 11,003 (42%) $482,617[23]
Colonial Life Arena Columbia 7,979 / 15,500 (51%) $707,395[23]
XL Center Hartford 14,030 / 20,770 (68%) $1,571,574[24]
1st Mariner Arena Baltimore 17,819 / 21,526 (83%) $2,086,549[24]
Hampton Coliseum Hampton 7,289 / 10,832 (67%) $731,757[25]
BI-LO Center Greenville 4,215 / 7,466 (56%) $380,280[25]
DCU Center Worcester 11,223 / 17,022 (66%) $1,220,535[26]
Colisee Pepsi Quebec City 4,079 / 11,972 (34%) $423,305[26]
TOTAL 442,929 / 590,580 (75%) $50,218,148

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