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MICHAEL JACKSON: THE IMMORTAL World Tour Comes to Madison Square Garden, 4/3-5

By: Feb. 13, 2012
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Following its commercial and critical success across North America, the Estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil will present Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour™ at New York's Madison Square Garden beginning Tuesday, April 3 through Thursday, April 5, 2012.

This once-in-a-lifetime electrifying production combines Michael Jackson music and choreography with Cirque du Soleil creativity to give fans worldwide a unique view into the spirit, passion and heart of the artistic genius who forever transformed global pop culture. Proudly sponsored by Sun Life Financial, the show is written and directed by Jamie King, the leading concert director in pop music today, and features more than 60 international dancers, musicians and acrobats.

Tickets are on sale now for all performances of Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour. Tickets are $50 to $250 each and are available at www.cirquedusoleil.com/MichaelJackson or www.ticketmaster.com or 1-866-858-0008. Tickets are also available at www.thegarden.com and at the venue box office.

A riveting fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that immerses audiences in Michael's creative world, 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.

The Immortal World Tour takes place in a fantastical realm where we discover Michael's inspirational wellspring of his creativity. The secrets of Michael's inner world are unlocked-his love of music and dance, fairy tale and magic, and the fragile beauty of nature.

The underpinnings of The Immortal World Tour are Michael Jackson's powerful, inspirational music and lyrics-the driving force behind the show-brought to life with extraordinary power and breathless intensity. Through unforgettable performances Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour underscores Michael's global messages of love, peace and unity.

Writer and Director Jamie King has been called one of the most influential "movers and shakers" in the music industry, and the "Jerry Bruckheimer of tent-pole concert tours" by Variety. A multiple Emmy Award® and MTV Video Music Award® nominee, he has choreographed some of the most popular music videos and directed some of the highest-grossing concert tours of all time. For the past 12 years, he has served as Madonna's creative director, and most recently directed world tours for Rihanna, Celine Dion, Spice Girls, Britney Spears and Avril Lavigne. King has worked with an array of superstars including Ricky Martin, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, Shakira, George Michael, Elton John, Diana Ross, Jennifer Lopez and even Ellen Degeneres. This is Jamie's first show with Cirque du Soleil.




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