Michael Jackson Legacy Lives On In 'The Ultimate Thriller' Tour
Michael Jackson's signature moves are being revived in The Ultimate Thriller's world tour choreographed by one of Jackson's principle dancers and world famous choreographer, Mic Thompson. The show is booked in 50+ European venues through March 2010, complete with an uncanny Jackson look-alike. This tribute to the musical phenom has what it takes to be an ultimate thrill for fans. As The Ultimate Thriller plans their 2010 US tour, fans are invited to go to www.theultimatethriller.com and "Demand It" to come to their town.
The Ultimate Thriller's show is based on Michael Jackson's "Dangerous" and "Bad" concert tours and will perform iconic songs like "Black or White", "Beat It", and "Billie Jean".
The show is live and electrifying thanks to a world-class group of musicians, dancers and singers. Vocalist and Jackson double Tej'ai Sullivan has been mastering Jackson's vocals and dancing for 20 years and was the unquestionable winner of the 2007 Michael Jackson United Nation International Fan Club MJ Pop Idol Contest. No lip-syncher, Sullivan's performances are 100% live. Choreographer Mic Thompson spent 9 years on stage with Jackson and that intimate relationship shows from Tej'ai's first pop and lock. This cast truly has the talent to capture the memory of the King of Pop.
Show producer Robert Hyman was working on bringing tribute bands to the forefront in Florida when Michael Jackson died. At that moment, he realized they needed to pursue a fitting tribute to pay respect to the artist genius.
"There is a great demand for tribute shows," says Hyman, The Ultimate Thrilller show producer. "Once we received the news of Michael Jackson's passing, we felt we should put this show to the forefront. Michael's music spans so many generations. His passion, spirit and love are something that we gravitate toward. I could think of nothing better than to pay respect by playing his music to the world so we can keep his spirit alive."
For all the artists involved, this tour is about more than nostalgia... it is about carrying on the magic, music and energy Jackson brought to the world.
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