Photo Flash: Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour - Red Carpet!

The Estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil will present Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World TourTM in cities throughout the US through 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.

Dates include San Jose on January 13, 14 and 15, 2012 at HP Pavilion, and Oakland on January 18 and 19, 2012 at Oracle Arena as well as New York opening April 3, 2012 and Boston on August 3, 2012. For the complete schedule, click here.

Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour opened in Las Vegas yesterday, and the stars, as well as Jackson's family, hit the red carpet to pay homage to the late King of Pop and celebrate the show's opening. See photos below!

Photo credit: Rex / Rex USA