Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour
Tour by Cirque du Soleil | |
File:Cirque du Soleil Michael Jackson immortal world tour logo.jpg | |
Start date | October 2, 2011 |
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End date | August 31, 2014 |
Legs | 6 |
No. of shows |
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Box office | $371 million |
Cirque du Soleil concert chronology |
Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour was the first of two different theatrical productions by Cirque du Soleil using 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 written and directed by Jamie King[1] and produced in partnership with the Estate of Michael Jackson.[2] The arena show—which is very similar to a rock concert—began its tour October 2, 2011, in Montreal. After touring North America for one year, Immortal continued through Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East before returning to North America in February, 2014 for a total of 501 shows from 141 cities. It is the most financially successful Cirque production and highest grossing tribute show in history.
By December 2011, just two months after it was launched, the show had sold over $100 million in tickets from US and Canada dates and became the top touring act in America, according to Forbes.[3] The tour wrapped in mid-2014 after amassing $371 million in revenue with ticket sales of 3.7 million from 27 countries[4] ranking the tour as the seventh highest grossing tour of all time.[5]
Public reception
The show attracted numerous celebrities such as Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie,[6] Jay-Z, Beyoncé Knowles, Rihanna, Eva Longoria, Courteney Cox, Josh Groban,[7] Jennifer Lopez,[8] Tyra Banks, Naomi Campbell,[9] the cast of Glee,[10] Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Cee-lo Green.[11]
Background and development
On November 2, 2010, Cirque du Soleil and Jackson's 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".[12]
Director Jamie King, who had previously spearheaded tours by Britney Spears (the Circus Tour), Madonna (Sticky & Sweet Tour), Celine Dion (Taking Chances World Tour) and Rihanna (Last Girl on Earth), stated that he wanted to include Jackson's "giving tree" as the focus of the tour.[13]
As noted during an interview with Daniel Lamare, within 24 hours of opening ticket sales for the show, Cirque du Soleil sold 200,000 tickets.[14]
Following the commercial and critical success of the show, a second Cirque du Soleil production based on Jackson's music titled Michael Jackson: One was developed for a residency show at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. This second show opened in May 2013 to critical acclaim and commercial success.
Acts
The acts of The Immortal World Tour were staged to the music of Michael Jackson.[15] Cirque gathered a creative team of 10 high-profile choreographers, some of whom worked with Michael, to design the acts.[16]
- Childhood: The Mime awakens the inhabitants.
- Wanna Be Startin' Somethin': Dance and acrobatic number.
- Fanatics - Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground): Five fanatics take pictures of the audience and try to get into the gates of Neverland.
- Dancing Machine: Welders perform on motorized cables.
- Ben: A celebration of Michael's love of animals.
- This Place Hotel: Aerial tango.
- Smooth Criminal: Dance routine.
- Dangerous: Pole-dancing act.
- Fanatics - The Jackson 5 Medley: The fanatics are in a competition and are granted access to Neverland.
- Mime: Mime gains the talents of Michael and performs beatbox.
- Human Nature: Aerial hoops.
- Scary Story - Is It Scary: Contortion act.
- Bats - Threatened: Aerial act.
- Thriller: Free-running parkour act.
- Swans - I Just Can't Stop Loving You: Straps duo act.
- Beat It: The Fanatics manipulate Michael's iconic accessories.
- Jam: Hip-hop dance choreography with basketballs.
- Earth Song: Mime is tangled in the tree, which is now turned upside down.
- Scream: Tumbling (men's rhythmic gymnastics) and aerial act.
- Gone Too Soon: The Mime cradles four horses in this ballad.
- They Don't Care About Us: Dance choreography.
- Heal the World - Will You Be There: Artists descend onto the stage with glowing red hearts.
- I'll Be There: The young 11-year-old voice of Michael, and a single piano track.
- Megamix - Can You Feel It/Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough/Billie Jean/Black or White: Swiss rings act, dance choreography, and world dance styles.
- Man in the Mirror: Finale is a celebration of Michael Jackson.
Costumes
Zaldy Goco, The Immortal's costume designer, said the following in regard 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."[17] 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.[17]
- 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
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.[18] 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).
Released by Epic Records in conjunction with estate of Michael Jackson,[19] Immortal features an alternative version of The Jackson 5 song "ABC",[20] as well as a series of mashups and remixes such as a choir-assisted rendition of "They Don't Care About Us".[21] Despite over 60 songs being used for the stage show, the album release made available was a 20-track album or a deluxe 27-track album only. To date, the Immortal album has sold over 2 million copies worldwide.
Set list
This set list was representative of the show as of January 27, 2012. It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour.[22]
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Shows
Date | City | Country | Venue | Attendance | Revenue |
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North America[23] | |||||
October 2, 2011 | Montreal | Canada | Bell Centre | — | — |
October 3, 2011 | |||||
October 4, 2011 | |||||
October 7, 2011 | Ottawa | Scotiabank Place | |||
October 8, 2011 | |||||
October 9, 2011 | |||||
October 12, 2011 | Hamilton | Copps Coliseum | |||
October 13, 2011 | |||||
October 15, 2011 | Detroit | United States | Joe Louis Arena | ||
October 16, 2011 | |||||
October 18, 2011 | London | Canada | John Labatt Centre | ||
October 19, 2011 | |||||
October 21, 2011 | Toronto | Air Canada Centre | |||
October 22, 2011 | |||||
October 23, 2011 | |||||
October 24, 2011 | |||||
October 26, 2011 | Winnipeg | MTS Centre | |||
October 27, 2011 | |||||
October 29, 2011 | Saskatoon | Credit Union Centre | |||
October 30, 2011 | |||||
November 1, 2011 | Edmonton | Rexall Place | 19,131 / 25,346 | $2,482,170 | |
November 2, 2011 | |||||
November 4, 2011 | Vancouver | Rogers Arena | 32,589 / 39,441 | $3,905,970 | |
November 5, 2011 | |||||
November 6, 2011 | |||||
November 9, 2011 | Seattle | United States | KeyArena | 14,531 / 21,754 | $1,704,425 |
November 10, 2011 | |||||
November 12, 2011 | Spokane | Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena | — | — | |
November 13, 2011 | |||||
November 15, 2011 | Eugene | Matthew Knight Arena | 3,869 / 6,919 | $459,033 | |
November 18, 2011 | Portland | Rose Garden Arena | — | — | |
November 19, 2011 | |||||
November 28, 2011 | Salt Lake City | EnergySolutions Arena | |||
November 29, 2011 | |||||
November 30, 2011 | |||||
December 3, 2011 | Las Vegas | Mandalay Bay Events Center | 140,019 / 260,640 | $14,475,909 | |
December 4, 2011 | |||||
December 9, 2011 | |||||
December 11, 2011 | |||||
December 17, 2011 | |||||
December 18, 2011 | |||||
December 19, 2011 | |||||
December 27, 2011 | |||||
December 30, 2011 | Phoenix | US Airways Center | 16,149 / 23,162 | $1,825,233 | |
December 31, 2011 | |||||
January 3, 2012 | Boise | Taco Bell Arena | 5,647 / 6,525 | $603,818 | |
January 6, 2012 | Denver | Pepsi Center | 23,078 / 25,614 | $2,552,443 | |
January 7, 2012 | |||||
January 8, 2012 | |||||
January 10, 2012 | Sacramento | Power Balance Pavilion | 13,507 / 19,948 | $1,323,679 | |
January 11, 2012 | |||||
January 13, 2012 | San Jose | HP Pavilion at San Jose | 27,537 / 32,976 | $3,281,784 | |
January 14, 2012 | |||||
January 15, 2012 | |||||
January 17, 2012 | Oakland | Oracle Arena | 31,785 / 35,814 | $3,448,610 | |
January 18, 2012 | |||||
January 19, 2012 | |||||
January 21, 2012 | San Diego | Valley View Casino Center | 14,928 / 19,844 | $1,609,176 | |
January 22, 2012 | |||||
January 24, 2012 | Anaheim | Honda Center | 12,979 / 18,528 | $1,481,242 | |
January 25, 2012 | |||||
January 27, 2012 | Los Angeles | Staples Center | 31,632 / 35,814 | $3,867,569 | |
January 28, 2012 | |||||
January 29, 2012 | |||||
February 7, 2012 | St. Louis | Scottrade Center | 11,989 / 20,508 | $1,161,543 | |
February 8, 2012 | |||||
February 10, 2012 | Houston | Toyota Center | 30,548 / 33,018 | $3,627,938 | |
February 11, 2012 | |||||
February 12, 2012 | |||||
February 15, 2012 | New Orleans | New Orleans Arena | 12,097 / 23,278 | $1,264,312 | |
February 16, 2012 | |||||
February 18, 2012 | Tulsa | BOK Center | 10,212 / 21,818 | $1,156,139 | |
February 19, 2012 | |||||
February 21, 2012 | Kansas City | Sprint Center | 14,922 / 22,334 | $1,546,350 | |
February 22, 2012 | |||||
February 24, 2012 | Indianapolis | Bankers Life Fieldhouse | 13,975 / 20,844 | $1,707,418 | |
February 25, 2012 | |||||
February 28, 2012 | Orlando | Amway Center | 19,288 / 21,780 | $2,200,201 | |
February 29, 2012 | |||||
March 2, 2012 | Miami | American Airlines Arena | 35,105 / 37,974 | $4,296,135 | |
March 3, 2012 | |||||
March 4, 2012 | |||||
March 7, 2012 | Jacksonville | Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena | 9,463 / 12,246 | $905,144 | |
March 8, 2012 | |||||
March 10, 2012 | Raleigh | RBC Center | 12,793 / 21,296 | $1,376,253 | |
March 11, 2012 | |||||
March 13, 2012 | Charlotte | Time Warner Cable Arena | 10,369 / 24,824 | $1,100,604 | |
March 14, 2012 | |||||
March 16, 2012 | Milwaukee | BMO Harris Bradley Center | 13,828 / 23,730 | $1,518,631 | |
March 17, 2012 | |||||
March 20, 2012 | Montreal | Canada | Bell Centre | 28,504 / 38,415 | $3,646,620 |
March 21, 2012 | |||||
March 22, 2012 | |||||
March 24, 2012 | Quebec City | Colisée Pepsi | 14,090 / 18,238 | $1,719,960 | |
March 25, 2012 | |||||
March 27, 2012 | Minneapolis | United States | Target Center | 16,204 / 20,098 | $1,775,154 |
March 28, 2012 | |||||
March 30, 2012 | Newark | Prudential Center | 24,452 / 32,709 | $2,662,658 | |
April 1, 2012 | |||||
April 3, 2012 | New York City | Madison Square Garden | 29,007 / 33,081 | $3,794,245 | |
April 4, 2012 | |||||
April 5, 2012 | |||||
April 7, 2012 | Uniondale | Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum | 16,935 / 22,470 | $1,823,742 | |
April 8, 2012 | |||||
April 10, 2012 | Philadelphia | Wells Fargo Center | 19,174 / 23,732 | $2,363,651 | |
April 11, 2012 | |||||
April 13, 2012 | Pittsburgh | Petersen Events Center | 15,645 / 19,821 | $1,301,898 | |
April 14, 2012 | |||||
April 15, 2012 | |||||
April 24, 2012 | University Park | Bryce Jordan Center | 4,575 / 11,003 | $482,617 | |
April 27, 2012 | Columbia | Colonial Life Arena | 7,979 / 15,500 | $707,395 | |
April 28, 2012 | |||||
May 2, 2012 | Hartford | XL Center | 14,030 / 20,770 | $1,571,574 | |
May 3, 2012 | |||||
May 5, 2012 | Baltimore | 1st Mariner Arena | 17,819 / 21,526 | $2,086,549 | |
May 6, 2012 | |||||
May 8, 2012 | Hampton | Hampton Coliseum | 7,289 / 10,832 | $731,757 | |
May 9, 2012 | |||||
May 11, 2012 | Greenville | BI-LO Center | 4,215 / 7,466 | $380,280 | |
May 16, 2012 | Worcester | DCU Center | 11,223 / 17,022 | $1,220,535 | |
May 17, 2012 | |||||
May 19, 2012 | Quebec City | Canada | Colisée Pepsi | 4,079 / 11,972 | $423,305 |
May 20, 2012 | |||||
May 22, 2012 | Albany | United States | Times Union Center | 5,475 / 9,376 | $516,663 |
May 25, 2012 | Cincinnati | U.S. Bank Arena | 6,031 / 8,510 | $577,376 | |
June 6, 2012 | Dayton | Nutter Center | 7,635 / 16,470 | $748,944 | |
June 7, 2012 | |||||
June 9, 2012 | Columbus | Value City Arena | 14,124 / 20,984 | $1,465,358 | |
June 10, 2012 | |||||
June 12, 2012 | Nashville | Bridgestone Arena | 11,277 / 19,234 | $1,055,507 | |
June 13, 2012 | |||||
June 15, 2012 | Austin | Frank Erwin Center | 8,756 / 10,535 | $1,106,902 | |
June 20, 2012 | Memphis | FedExForum | 3,901 / 10,972 | $407,078 | |
June 23, 2012 | San Antonio | AT&T Center | 10,028 / 11,272 | $1,121,252 | |
June 26, 2012 | Dallas | American Airlines Center | 16,454 / 22,184 | $1,807,601 | |
June 27, 2012 | |||||
June 29, 2012 | Atlanta | Philips Arena | 25,592 / 36,486 | $2,901,224 | |
June 30, 2012 | |||||
July 1, 2012 | |||||
July 6, 2012 | Montreal | Canada | Bell Centre | 20,128 / 25,610 | $2,428,050 |
July 7, 2012 | |||||
July 11, 2012 | Hershey | United States | Giant Center | 6,085 / 8,058 | $553,272 |
July 13, 2012 | Washington, D.C. | Verizon Center | 30,203 / 34,260 | $3,916,511 | |
July 14, 2012 | |||||
July 15, 2012 | |||||
July 17, 2012 | Cleveland | Quicken Loans Arena | 14,270 / 21,964 | $1,514,927 | |
July 18, 2012 | |||||
July 20, 2012 | Chicago | United Center | 22,177 / 24,226 | $2,658,416 | |
July 21, 2012 | |||||
July 24, 2012 | Ottawa | Canada | Scotiabank Place | 12,883 / 23,796 | $1,233,900 |
July 25, 2012 | |||||
July 27, 2012 | Toronto | Air Canada Centre | 20,684 / 23,310 | $2,422,040 | |
July 28, 2012 | |||||
July 31, 2012 | Buffalo | United States | First Niagara Center | 5,483 / 7,730 | $521,914 |
August 3, 2012 | Boston | TD Garden | 21,802 / 22,440 | $2,481,710 | |
August 4, 2012 | |||||
August 10, 2012 | Vancouver | Canada | Rogers Arena | 15,456 / 24,628 | $1,667,240 |
August 11, 2012 | |||||
August 14, 2012 | Los Angeles | United States | Staples Center | 17,975 / 24,578 | $2,005,380 |
August 15, 2012 | |||||
August 24, 2012 | Mexico City | Mexico | Palacio de los Deportes | 163,261 / 199,556 | $13,234,000 |
August 25, 2012 | |||||
August 26, 2012 | |||||
August 28, 2012 | |||||
August 29, 2012 | |||||
August 30, 2012 | |||||
August 31, 2012 | |||||
September 1, 2012 | |||||
September 2, 2012 | |||||
Europe[24][25] | |||||
October 12, 2012 | London | England | The O2 Arena | 78,777 / 78,777 | $7,290,450 |
October 13, 2012 | |||||
October 14, 2012 | |||||
October 16, 2012 | |||||
October 17, 2012 | |||||
October 19, 2012 | |||||
October 20, 2012 | |||||
October 21, 2012 | |||||
October 24, 2012 | Herning | Denmark | Jyske Bank Boxen | 15,242 / 22,000 | $1,480,670 |
October 25, 2012 | |||||
October 27, 2012 | Copenhagen | Parken Stadium | 28,156 / 36,710 | $2,609,620 | |
October 28, 2012 | |||||
November 2, 2012 | Stockholm | Sweden | Ericsson Globe | 15,875 / 18,000 | $1,543,730 |
November 3, 2012 | |||||
November 5, 2012 | Helsinki | Finland | Hartwall Areena | 24,493 / 34,659 | $2,097,870 |
November 6, 2012 | |||||
November 9, 2012 | Saint Petersburg | Russia | Ice Palace Saint Petersburg | 29,800 / 31,148 | $3,410,855 |
November 10, 2012 | |||||
November 11, 2012 | |||||
November 16, 2012 | Frankfurt | Germany | Festhalle Frankfurt | 17,992 / 22,000 | $1,886,090 |
November 17, 2012 | |||||
November 20, 2012 | Oberhausen | König Pilsener Arena | 9,175 / 11,594 | $894,598 | |
November 21, 2012 | |||||
November 24, 2012 | Munich | Olympiahalle | 23,299 / 24,000 | $2,291,070 | |
November 25, 2012 | |||||
November 28, 2012 | Hanover | TUI Arena | 7,356 / 8,000 | $736,332 | |
December 1, 2012 | Vienna | Austria | Wiener Stadthalle | 22,966 / 30,220 | $2,345,310 |
December 2, 2012 | |||||
December 5, 2012 | Mannheim | Germany | SAP Arena | 7,729 / 7,960 | $750,198 |
December 8, 2012 | Leipzig | Leipzig Arena | 10,970 / 12,000 | $1,108,310 | |
December 9, 2012 | |||||
December 11, 2012 | Hamburg | O2 World Hamburg | 13,905 / 20,568 | $1,231,750 | |
December 12, 2012 | |||||
December 15, 2012 | Cologne | Lanxess Arena | 21,426 / 30,000 | $2,192,280 | |
December 16, 2012 | |||||
December 19, 2012 | Berlin | O2 World Berlin | 17,650 / 23,640 | $1,760,320 | |
December 20, 2012 | |||||
December 26, 2012 | Madrid | Spain | Palacio de Deportes | 46,540 / 51,145 | $3,803,510 |
December 27, 2012 | |||||
December 28, 2012 | |||||
December 29, 2012 | |||||
December 30, 2012 | |||||
January 17, 2013 | Kazan | Russia | TatNeft Arena | 17,732 / 20,452 | $2,136,633 |
January 18, 2013 | |||||
January 19, 2013 | |||||
January 22, 2013 | Moscow | Olympisky Arena | 76,818 / 86,502 | $9,955,539 | |
January 23, 2013 | |||||
January 24, 2013 | |||||
January 25, 2013 | |||||
January 26, 2013 | |||||
January 27, 2013 | |||||
February 5, 2013 | Budapest | Hungary | László Papp Budapest Sports Arena | 14,749 / 19,242 | $1,231,780 |
February 6, 2013 | |||||
February 8, 2013 | Prague | Czech Republic | O2 Arena | 10,762 / 22,928 | $1,089,630 |
February 9, 2013 | |||||
February 13, 2013 | Zurich | Switzerland | Hallenstadion | 20,738 / 22,500 | $2,884,220 |
February 14, 2013 | |||||
February 15, 2013 | |||||
February 19, 2013 | Turin | Italy | [Pala Alpitour|Torino Palasport Olimpico]] | 11,293 / 15,714 | $943,035 |
February 20, 2013 | |||||
February 23, 2013 | Milan | Mediolanum Forum | 25,566 / 26,605 | $2,148,610 | |
February 24, 2013 | |||||
February 26, 2013 | Montpellier | France | Park&Suites Arena | 8,900 / 14,562 | $802,299 |
February 27, 2013 | |||||
March 1, 2013 | Antwerp | Belgium | Sportpaleis | 34,471 / 40,116 | $3,070,750 |
March 2, 2013 | |||||
March 8, 2013 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Ziggo Dome | 26,744 / 30,588 | $2,691,260 |
March 9, 2013 | |||||
March 10, 2013 | |||||
March 15, 2013 | İstanbul | Turkey | Ulker Sports Arena | 12,825 / 38,265 | $1,004,380 |
March 16, 2013 | |||||
March 17, 2013 | |||||
March 26, 2013 | Birmingham | England | National Indoor Arena | 7,923 / 9,347 | $693,247 |
March 29, 2013 | Manchester | Manchester Arena | 11,132 / 15,028 | $892,891 | |
March 30, 2013 | |||||
April 2, 2013 | Paris | France | Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy | 58,458 / 83,024 | $5,950,080 |
April 3, 2013 | |||||
April 4, 2013 | |||||
April 5, 2013 | |||||
April 6, 2013 | |||||
April 7, 2013 | |||||
April 11, 2013 | Lisbon | Portugal | Pavilhão Atlântico | 44,709 / 66,240 | $3,612,340 |
April 12, 2013 | |||||
April 13, 2013 | |||||
April 14, 2013 | |||||
April 17, 2013 | Barcelona | Spain | Palau Sant Jordi | 56,081 / 67,626 | $4,517,110 |
April 18, 2013 | |||||
April 19, 2013 | |||||
April 20, 2013 | |||||
April 21, 2013 | |||||
Asia[25][26] | |||||
May 9, 2013 | Saitama | Japan | Saitama Super Arena | 82,816 / 87,828 | $8,951,360 |
May 10, 2013 | |||||
May 11, 2013 | |||||
May 12, 2013 | |||||
May 16, 2013 | Yokohama | Yokohama Arena | 61,160 / 62,484 | $7,068,320 | |
May 17, 2013 | |||||
May 18, 2013 | |||||
May 19, 2013 | |||||
May 23, 2013 | Nagoya | Nippon Gaishi Hall | 35,333 / 36,756 | $4,105,970 | |
May 24, 2013 | |||||
May 25, 2013 | |||||
May 26, 2013 | |||||
May 30, 2013 | Fukuoka | Marine Messe Fukuoka | 37,068 / 45,930 | $5,626,780 | |
May 31, 2013 | |||||
June 1, 2013 | |||||
June 2, 2013 | |||||
June 6, 2013 | Osaka | Osaka-jō Hall | 84,307 / 93,120 | $13,899,200 | |
June 7, 2013 | |||||
June 8, 2013 | |||||
June 9, 2013 | |||||
June 13, 2013 | |||||
June 14, 2013 | |||||
June 15, 2013 | |||||
June 16, 2013 | |||||
June 28, 2013 | Taipei | Taiwan | Taipei Arena | 38,359 / 50,545 | $4,310,940 |
June 29, 2013 | |||||
June 30, 2013 | |||||
July 10, 2013 | Seoul | South Korea | Olympic Gymnastics Arena | 32,367 / 66,080 | $3,234,710 |
July 11, 2013 | |||||
July 12, 2013 | |||||
July 13, 2013 | |||||
July 14, 2013 | |||||
July 17, 2013 | Daegu | EXCO Daegu Exhibition and Convention Center | 18,371 / 40,971 | $1,419,340 | |
July 18, 2013 | |||||
July 19, 2013 | |||||
July 20, 2013 | |||||
July 21, 2013 | |||||
August 9, 2013 | Beijing | China | MasterCard Center | 11,959 / 42,420 | $1,094,970 |
August 10, 2013 | |||||
August 11, 2013 | |||||
August 16, 2013 | Shanghai | Mercedes-Benz Arena | 18,124 / 43,760 | $1,687,780 | |
August 17, 2013 | |||||
August 18, 2013 | |||||
August 23, 2013 | Hong Kong | AsiaWorld-Arena | 17,938 / 41,010 | $1,713,200 | |
August 24, 2013 | |||||
August 25, 2013 | |||||
Oceania[27] | |||||
September 18, 2013 | Perth | Australia | Perth Arena | 52,681 / 72,516 | $6,865,840 |
September 19, 2013 | |||||
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September 21, 2013 | |||||
September 22, 2013 | |||||
September 26, 2013 | Sydney | Allphones Arena | 50,593 / 58,848 | $6,565,130 | |
September 27, 2013 | |||||
September 28, 2013 | |||||
September 29, 2013 | |||||
October 2, 2013 | Brisbane | Brisbane Entertainment Centre | 36,075 / 51,156 | $4,686,980 | |
October 3, 2013 | |||||
October 4, 2013 | |||||
October 5, 2013 | |||||
October 6, 2013 | |||||
October 9, 2013 | Melbourne | Rod Laver Arena | 59,810 / 64,414 | $7,761,670 | |
October 10, 2013 | |||||
October 11, 2013 | |||||
October 12, 2013 | |||||
October 13, 2013 | |||||
October 15, 2013 | Adelaide | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | 21,323 / 24,284 | $2,837,820 | |
October 16, 2013 | |||||
October 17, 2013 | |||||
October 30, 2013 | Auckland | New Zealand | Vector Arena | 58,507 / 67,168 | $6,911,550 |
October 31, 2013 | |||||
November 1, 2013 | |||||
November 2, 2013 | |||||
November 3, 2013 | |||||
Asia[28] | |||||
December 30, 2013 | Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Dubai World Trade Centre | 50,540 / 60,000 | $7,100,620 |
January 1, 2014 | |||||
January 2, 2014 | |||||
January 3, 2014 | |||||
January 4, 2014 | |||||
January 6, 2014 | |||||
January 7, 2014 | |||||
January 8, 2014 | |||||
January 9, 2014 | |||||
January 10, 2014 | |||||
January 11, 2014 | |||||
January 13, 2014 | |||||
January 14, 2014 | |||||
North America[29] | |||||
February 28, 2014 | Worcester | United States | DCU Center | 7,862 / 9,460 | $784,647 |
March 1, 2014 | |||||
March 6, 2014 | Amherst | Mullins Center | 3,747 / 5,129 | $286,567 | |
March 10, 2014 | Rochester | Blue Cross Arena | 7,104 / 10,000 | $627,084 | |
March 11, 2014 | |||||
March 18, 2014 | Baltimore | 1st Mariner Arena | 9,354 / 11,886 | $965,083 | |
March 19, 2014 | |||||
March 21, 2014 | Fairfax | Patriot Center | 11,905 / 12,654 | $1,408,665 | |
March 22, 2014 | |||||
March 25, 2014 | Philadelphia | Wells Fargo Center | 12,375 / 15,902 | $1,210,963 | |
March 26, 2014 | |||||
March 28, 2014 | Trenton | Sun National Bank Center | 8,664 / 10,602 | $722,531 | |
March 29, 2014 | |||||
April 1, 2014 | Raleigh | PNC Arena | 4,802 / 17,336 | $399,837 | |
April 2, 2014 | |||||
April 4, 2014 | Norfolk | Norfolk Scope Arena | 7,296 / 17,692 | $761,662 | |
April 5, 2014 | |||||
April 8, 2014 | Charlotte | Time Warner Cable Arena | 5,748 / 15,584 | $489,436 | |
April 9, 2014 | |||||
April 11, 2014 | Greensboro | Greensboro Coliseum Complex | 6,215 / 12,480 | $513,676 | |
April 12, 2014 | |||||
April 15, 2014 | Richmond | Richmond Coliseum | 6,408 / 11,772 | $622,712 | |
April 16, 2014 | |||||
April 18, 2014 | Columbus | Schottenstein Center | 8,654 / 15,062 | $751,992 | |
April 19, 2014 | |||||
April 22, 2014 | North Little Rock | Verizon Arena | 4,886 / 18,238 | $359,227 | |
April 23, 2014 | |||||
April 25, 2014 | Louisville | KFC Yum! Center | 8,233 / 13,660 | $681,119 | |
April 26, 2014 | |||||
April 29, 2014 | Toledo | Huntington Center | 6,125 / 8,390 | $418,637 | |
April 30, 2014 | |||||
May 2, 2014 | Lexington | Rupp Arena | 4,177 / 15,538 | $410,142 | |
May 3, 2014 | |||||
May 6, 2014 | Huntsville | Von Braun Center | 3,420 / 10,166 | $310,083 | |
May 7, 2014 | |||||
May 10, 2014 | Duluth | Gwinnett Center | 11,790 / 15,324 | $1,136,958 | |
May 11, 2014 | |||||
May 13, 2014 | Gainesville | O'Connell Center | 4,936 / 11,660 | $393,001 | |
May 14, 2014 | |||||
May 16, 2014 | North Charleston | North Charleston Coliseum | 6,306 / 13,178 | $525,785 | |
May 17, 2014 | |||||
May 20, 2014 | Tampa | Tampa Bay Times Forum | 12,737 / 14,150 | $1,113,082 | |
May 21, 2014 | |||||
May 23, 2014 | Sunrise | BB&T Center | 17,733 / 20,700 | $1,541,926 | |
May 24, 2014 | |||||
June 24, 2014 | Lincoln | Pinnacle Bank Arena | 7,777 / 10,580 | $592,330 | |
June 25, 2014 | |||||
June 27, 2014 | Hoffman Estates | Sears Centre Arena | 11,003 / 11,688 | $948,253 | |
June 28, 2014 | |||||
July 8, 2014 | Salt Lake City | EnergySolutions Arena | — | — | |
July 9, 2014 | |||||
July 22, 2014 | Oklahoma City | Chesapeake Energy Arena | 5,250 / 9,806 | $393,489 | |
July 23, 2014 | |||||
July 25, 2014 | Dallas | American Airlines Center | 8,976 / 12,738 | $845,608 | |
July 26, 2014 | |||||
July 29, 2014 | Lafayette | Cajundome | 6,052 / 12,590 | $548,460 | |
July 30, 2014 | |||||
August 5, 2014 | Cedar Park | Cedar Park Center | 4,862 / 10,854 | $396,317 | |
August 6, 2014 | |||||
August 8, 2014 | Houston | Toyota Center | 14,480 / 15,596 | $1,240,387 | |
August 9, 2014 | |||||
August 20, 2014 | Mexico City | Mexico | Palacio de los Deportes | 52,441 / 109,560 | $3,723,640 |
August 21, 2014 | |||||
August 22, 2014 | |||||
August 23, 2014 | |||||
August 24, 2014 | |||||
August 28, 2014 | Guadalajara | Arena VFG | 42,025 / 64,176 | $3,017,370 | |
August 29, 2014 | |||||
August 30, 2014 | |||||
August 31, 2014 | |||||
Total | 3,207,796 / 4,401,410 | $341,958,550 |
Personnel
Main
- Writer and director — Jamie King[1]
- Creation director — Chantal Tremblay
- Musical designer — Kevin Antunes
- Music — Michael Jackson
- Remixer — Kevin Antunes
- Set designer — Mark Fisher
- Props and scenic designer — Michael Curry
- Costume designer — Zaldy Goco
- Acrobatic performance designer — Germain Guillemot
- Rigging and acrobatic equipment designer — Scott Osgood
- Projection designer — Olivier Goulet
- Lighting designer — Martin Labrecque
- Sound designer — François Desjardins
Band
- Musical director — Greg Phillinganes
- Keyboards — Greg Phillinganes, Darrell Smith, Charles Wilson
- Drums — Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett
- Guitars — Jon Clark and Desiree Bassett
- Bass — Don Boyette
- Percussion — Takuya Hirano and Bashiri Johnson
- Horns — Keyon Harrold, Mike Phillips, Michael Ghegan, Ravi Best
- Cello — Tina Guo and Mariko
- Vocals — Fred White, Stephanie Alexander, and Jory Steinberg, Jason Woods, jMarie Rodriguez
Performers
- Main dancers — Pom Arnold, Jonathan Bayani, Michael Cameron, Tina Cannon, Khalid Freeman, Jawkeen Howard, Ruthy Inchaustegui, Jeff "JBoogie" Kelly, Shondra Leigh, Cameron Mckinlay, Fernando Miro, Leo Moctezuma, Gianinni Semedo Moreira, Melena Rounis, Tammy To, Levan Torchinava, Davi Lorenzo, Yavuz Topuz, Tomohiko Tsujimoto, Joseph Wiggan & Josette Wiggan, Kendrick Jones & Danielle Hobbs, Jean Sok, and Les Twins
- Mimes — Mansour Abdessadok and Jonathan Bayani
- Pole dancers — Anna Melnikova, Felix Cane, Talia Marino, Giulia Piolanti
- Aerial silks artist — Giulia Piolanti
- Straps Artist - Igor Zaripov
- Contortionist — Baaska Enkhbaatar
- Fanatics — Tomohiko Tsujimoto, Leo Moctezuma, Levan Torchinava, Khalid Freeman, Kendrick Jones, Cameron McKinlay
- Acrobats — Vincent Deplanche, Christian Détraz, Harvey Donnelly, Darren Trull, Kodai Noro, Daisuke Suzuki, Yuta Takahashi, Mitsuhiro Tamura, Tatsuya Tanimoto, Narihito Tonosaki, Loic Weissbrodt, Terrance Harrison, Joshua Rasile, Igor Zaripov
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