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Cirque du Soleil 'Michael Jackson ONE' permanent Las Vegas show
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I love the doors, they look like Michael's military outfits. Is that deliberate?
I love the doors, they look like Michael's military outfits. Is that deliberate?
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Re: Cirque du Soleil "Michael Jackson ONE" permanent Las Vega show
I got an alert for the show & to see that the theater is named after Michael, makes you feel very proud:
When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 7:00pm
Where: Michael Jackson ONE Theatre at Mandalay Bay Resort
3950 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
I got an alert for the show & to see that the theater is named after Michael, makes you feel very proud:
When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 7:00pm
Where: Michael Jackson ONE Theatre at Mandalay Bay Resort
3950 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
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^that depends on how successful it is. They'll probably keep it going for as long as it is drawing a big crowd and making a profit.
^that depends on how successful it is. They'll probably keep it going for as long as it is drawing a big crowd and making a profit.
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Having just returned from Las Vegas, we are so excited to share our thoughts on the new stage show “Michael Jackson One” created by Cirque Du Soleil.
For those who have been lucky enough to <nobr>watch The</nobr> Michael Jackson Immortal World Tour by Cirque will know this is going to be a big show, and it is. A very grand show in a smaller venue, but created to give you the ultimate Michael Jackson experience. The theatre itself has been re-designed from the ground up, taking over from The Lion King. Lions are now replaced by majestic diamond set pieces, and beautiful silhouettes of Michael Jackson who greets you as you wait to be seated.
The stage is a technical wonder, with <nobr>six video</nobr> screens that surround each side of the stage delivering mind blowing visuals that support the performance. The <nobr>seating</nobr> has also been enhanced to deliver additional background vocals from Michael Jackson (we loved this little effect).
The overall theme for the show is a lot darker than its predeccassor Immortal. Dark blacks and reds engulf the stage, and at times you are greeted by the Paparazzi Monster – a stunning technical wonder that enters the stage. This monster like machine is so captivating. Seeing is believing and works so well as a representation of the media.
The choreography and acrobatics are faultless as you would expect from Cirque – the dancers are of the highest standard and perform with so much passion and love. At times it feels like Michael himself is directing the show.
The stance on the usual repertoire of songs has changed and the lesser known songs are brought to the spotlight including 2Bad, Don’t Walk Away and Speechless.
The show starts off with a completely new version of Privacy. Musical Director Kevin Antunes has taken this song to another level. Gone are all the percussion and heavy synths, and in place a subtle african rhythm with the music stripped back and Michael’s voice forefront. Remixed and re-edited, we felt, worked so well – Michael’s voice is so clear and sounds very different.
Billie Jean has been re-envisioned. The stage goes dark, and you are greeted by LED silhouettes representing Michael’s iconic image. They come to life with dance and visual effects, with a very special ending – as Michael’s silhouette levitates to the sky. A very clever set piece.
Another highlight for us was Earth Song. Silhouettes are the theme for this part of the show. Dancers appear as 30ft silhouettes that tell a story based only the shape of their bodies. It’s beautifully crafted and visually looks stunning. Not only does it look amazing, Michael Jackson is brought back to life for a very brief moment – it’s subtle – it’s clever – and if you blink you may miss it! But he’s there!
Well, for us the highlight of the show was without doubt “Man In The Mirror”. Whatever your opinion is, you can not deny the magical artistry of the performance and creativeness for what we felt should of been the finale.
Michael Jackson is brought back to life as a hologram. It’s tastefully done, it’s magical, it’s a very special moment and it’s very clever. The hologram Michael interacts with the dancers as he performs Man In The Mirror, (we have created a visual to give you an idea see below) – but the hologram Michael is amazing. The moves are not perfect, but the spirit of Michael is center stage and for that moment – you are captivated. Particles magically bring Michael alive as his spirit floats and flies seamlessly across the stage.
MJ Returns As A Hologram - http://mjstar.co.uk/index.php/2013/05/michaels-spirit-returns-for-michael-jackson-one/ … pic.twitter.com/fhswCw4UQI
<time pubdate="" class="dt-updated" datetime="2013-05-21T16:45:38+0000" title="Time posted: 21 May 2013, 16:45:38 (UTC)">9:45 AM - 21 May 2013</time>
Overall both the Estate Of Michael Jackson and Cirque Du Soleil have created a masterfully creative production. The show felt like it had been directed by Michael, it was big, it was loud, it was energetic, it was imaginative. The stage show will undoubtably be a success, because there’s so much to take in – you will find yourself wanting to go back again and again.
Source: MJstar
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Re: Cirque du Soleil "Michael Jackson ONE" permanent Las Vega show
@Cirque
Check out @YahooOmg's homepage today at http://omg.yahoo.com for an #MJONE takeover + a behind-the-scenes video! pic.twitter.com/sDlkq9Cxec
11:12 AM - 21 May 2013
@Cirque
Check out @YahooOmg's homepage today at http://omg.yahoo.com for an #MJONE takeover + a behind-the-scenes video! pic.twitter.com/sDlkq9Cxec
11:12 AM - 21 May 2013
CrazyVegasMJ
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Must see this.....just for the hologram alone!
Must see this.....just for the hologram alone!
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hi everybody :waving:
i don't if all of you hear this or not or anybody post this or not
here is link
http://www.marketplace.org/topics/b...l-show-will-keep-money-flowing-jackson-estate
hi everybody :waving:
i don't if all of you hear this or not or anybody post this or not
here is link
http://www.marketplace.org/topics/b...l-show-will-keep-money-flowing-jackson-estate
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bluesky;3827257 said:
Having just returned from Las Vegas, we are so excited to share our thoughts on the new stage show “Michael Jackson One” created by Cirque Du Soleil.
For those who have been lucky enough to <nobr>watch The</nobr> Michael Jackson Immortal World Tour by Cirque will know this is going to be a big show, and it is. A very grand show in a smaller venue, but created to give you the ultimate Michael Jackson experience. The theatre itself has been re-designed from the ground up, taking over from The Lion King. Lions are now replaced by majestic diamond set pieces, and beautiful silhouettes of Michael Jackson who greets you as you wait to be seated.
The stage is a technical wonder, with <nobr>six video</nobr> screens that surround each side of the stage delivering mind blowing visuals that support the performance. The <nobr>seating</nobr> has also been enhanced to deliver additional background vocals from Michael Jackson (we loved this little effect).
The overall theme for the show is a lot darker than its predeccassor Immortal. Dark blacks and reds engulf the stage, and at times you are greeted by the Paparazzi Monster – a stunning technical wonder that enters the stage. This monster like machine is so captivating. Seeing is believing and works so well as a representation of the media.
The choreography and acrobatics are faultless as you would expect from Cirque – the dancers are of the highest standard and perform with so much passion and love. At times it feels like Michael himself is directing the show.
The stance on the usual repertoire of songs has changed and the lesser known songs are brought to the spotlight including 2Bad, Don’t Walk Away and Speechless.
The show starts off with a completely new version of Privacy. Musical Director Kevin Antunes has taken this song to another level. Gone are all the percussion and heavy synths, and in place a subtle african rhythm with the music stripped back and Michael’s voice forefront. Remixed and re-edited, we felt, worked so well – Michael’s voice is so clear and sounds very different.
Billie Jean has been re-envisioned. The stage goes dark, and you are greeted by LED silhouettes representing Michael’s iconic image. They come to life with dance and visual effects, with a very special ending – as Michael’s silhouette levitates to the sky. A very clever set piece.
Another highlight for us was Earth Song. Silhouettes are the theme for this part of the show. Dancers appear as 30ft silhouettes that tell a story based only the shape of their bodies. It’s beautifully crafted and visually looks stunning. Not only does it look amazing, Michael Jackson is brought back to life for a very brief moment – it’s subtle – it’s clever – and if you blink you may miss it! But he’s there!
Well, for us the highlight of the show was without doubt “Man In The Mirror”. Whatever your opinion is, you can not deny the magical artistry of the performance and creativeness for what we felt should of been the finale.
Michael Jackson is brought back to life as a hologram. It’s tastefully done, it’s magical, it’s a very special moment and it’s very clever. The hologram Michael interacts with the dancers as he performs Man In The Mirror, (we have created a visual to give you an idea see below) – but the hologram Michael is amazing. The moves are not perfect, but the spirit of Michael is center stage and for that moment – you are captivated. Particles magically bring Michael alive as his spirit floats and flies seamlessly across the stage.
MJ Returns As A Hologram - http://mjstar.co.uk/index.php/2013/05/michaels-spirit-returns-for-michael-jackson-one/ … pic.twitter.com/fhswCw4UQI
<time pubdate="" class="dt-updated" datetime="2013-05-21T16:45:38+0000" title="Time posted: 21 May 2013, 16:45:38 (UTC)">9:45 AM - 21 May 2013</time>
Overall both the Estate Of Michael Jackson and Cirque Du Soleil have created a masterfully creative production. The show felt like it had been directed by Michael, it was big, it was loud, it was energetic, it was imaginative. The stage show will undoubtably be a success, because there’s so much to take in – you will find yourself wanting to go back again and again.
Source: MJstar
Oh my god this sounds amazing
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Another great review!
A Review and More of MJ One at the Mandalay Bay
This weekend, I was able to see the first dress rehearsal of Cirque du Soleil’s MJ One at the Mandalay Bay, along with several other fan community leaders, thanks to the MJ Estate. Not only did we get to see the show before anyone else, but we were treated to several other surprises that truly made for an amazing and eye opening weekend.
Before I get to the show and the spoilers (which I will give fair warning about, fear not), I will say that Cirque du Soleil and the MJ Estate have achieved something truly amazing with this one. Throughout this entire weekend, the love, respect, and admiration that they feel towards Michael (and the fans) was obvious. I can’t imagine how hard this entire team worked to make this happen in such a short amount of time, but I deeply admire and appreciate them all the more for it.
We were flown from all over the world to Las Vegas and put up at The Mandalay Bay, which is by far the nicest hotel I have ever had the pleasure of staying in. (To be fair, it is probably the ONLY nice hotel I have ever had thee pleasure of staying in.) The view from my room was amazing. See for yourself.
The hotel was massive. I literally did not leave it once between Friday morning and Sunday afternoon, and I never even saw the whole thing. It was also gorgeous with some amazing restaurants and shops,. (I got a really great gift for our wonderful GlitterySocks, but I’ll let her tell you about that when she gets it.) And as some of us on PosMike were wondering, yes, it is connected to the Luxor. The MJ <nobr>slot machine</nobr> may have turned me into a <nobr>gambling</nobr> addict. I won enough to break even, which I considered a huge success.
We all got together for an amazing seafood lunch on Saturday. The highlight of that lunch was not the amazing food, however, but getting to personally meet John Branca, Jamie King, and Welby Atidor. All were incredibly kind, gracious, and unbelievably passionate and enthusiastic about this project. You could feel the MJ love and admiration throughout the room. On that note, you could feel it all over the hotel. The MJ Slots were always occupied and there was ALWAYS somebody buying MJ One tickets in the box office.
Later that afternoon, we were given a tour of the theatre, including backstage. We saw first hand how they do this stuff, and I still can’t even fathom it. We couldn’t take pictures inside the theatre, but we could take pictures inside the lobby!
This is the entrance to the lobby, right next to the gift shop.
They were playing the Liberian Girl video, not just randomly featuring Carl Weathers. I just happened to snap the photo at that moment.
And this grand ballroom, in Michael’s favorite colors, is the lobby for MJ One.
Already, we were amazed by the attention to detail. Our excitement to see the show was palpable. If this was only the lobby, then I’m sure you can all imagine how incredible the theatre looked from the inside. I will say that we were blessed to run into Kevin Antunes and hear some first hand insight into the brilliance of this sound design. I’m a bit of a production nerd, and while I won’t spoil anything here, I will say that nothing like this has ever been done before. It’s totally innovative, just like it should be.
After that, we got to be the first to enter and buy anything from the MJ One gift shop. It wasn’t yet complete, but what they had was awesome. There are some unbelievable tee shirts in that store! While a lot of it was pretty pricey, there were plenty of affordable tokens in there. Wonderful key-chains, magnets, shirts, water bottles, etc etc etc. I can’t even remember all of what was there. If anybody reading this happens to be incredibly rich, we were told that lots of the signed memorabilia up on the walls will be for sale, and there is another store in the shops that’s got lots of amazing and rare MJ memorabilia. Even if you’re not buying, it’s really fun to look. Now have a couple of teasers to get you pumped for that gift shop:
Then there was another break in our schedule, filled with gambling, exploring, and excitement. But we were told to be sure to be back no later than 6:25 for a very special surprise, and oh, was it special.
We were led backstage to an awning above the space where all the performers were warming up. We were told we’d get to be flies on the wall to witness their pre-show ritual, but when it came time, we were actually, to our surprise and excitement, invited to join in. Jamie King gave an unbelievable speech about how he came to know Michael, how much he and the entire cast love Michael, and how excited he was to see all of their hard work play out on stage. Then, just as you all would recognize from This Is It, we joined hands, closed our eyes, and passed some energy around. It was truly inspiring and I am still shocked and amazed that I got to be a part of something so special, but then it was time for the show.
Before I get to the spoilers, I will just say that the show was amazing. I don’t think there was a single moment when I didn’t have a huge smile on my face or tears in my eyes. It was unbelievably ambitious, and even though it was a little incomplete (as we were warned), it showcased Michael like nothing I’ve ever seen. And if you’re worried about it being just like The Immortal, it is nothing like it. It is an entirely new show made specifically for this theatre. We had unbelievable seats, but I honestly doubt that there is a bad seat in the house. To add to that, every single seat has a speaker system built into the head rest. They obviously worked very hard to make sure that the entire audience felt involved and enthralled, and judging by how the audience was reacting, they succeeded.
Now, for spoilers. If you don’t want to know specifics about this show, stop reading and scroll on down to the last couple of paragraphs for a general review and summary. I’ll try to be at least a little general even in the spoilers so that everyone is still surprised when they see it, but I know that not everyone reading is the type to wait.
The show opens with, or I should say is lead in by, Privacy. Not just privacy, but a brilliant new mix of Privacy. While that’s going on, members of the cast are crawling around the theatre with cameras photographing unsuspecting members of the audience as they all get to their seats. Not just photographing, but REALLY getting up in everyone’s space. We were the victims of the paps multiple times, and let me say, it’s incredibly uncomfortable and invasive. If this was just a fake scenario, I can’t imagine how Michael and other celebs deal with this in their daily lives when it is real and a million times more intense. Still, it’s fun! It manages to convey a really serious message without ruining the experience. They take the issue of the press and lies in the press and they tackle it all head on. Then, the show begins.
The basic plot follows four kids who discover some of Michael’s most special possessions: things like the sequin glove and fedora, and then really discover the magic of Michael throughout the show. It involves lots of number one hits, but it also has some awesome songs for the fans. I already mentioned Privacy, but Speechless is in there, Stranger in Moscow, and perhaps one of the coolest numbers in the show which I know fans will be excited about – Another Part of Me.
Unlike The Immortal, there were fewer mash ups and more full songs. Although there were few mash ups, the ones that are included in the show are AMAZING. They are so, so powerful. That is something I will not spoil. I want fans to be surprised, but one of them was definitely an audience favorite and something Kevin Antunes should be extremely, extremely proud of.
The first number that I recall really getting everyone pumped up was Smooth Criminal. The costumes and acrobatics were unbelievable. It stayed true to the Smooth Criminal brand while also bringing some new and incredible elements to the table. And as you’d expect, the audience went wild when the lean happened.
Other songs that I remember being audience favorites were Human Nature, The Way You Make Me Feel (an unbelievable showcase of the unbelievable girls of Cirque), Billie Jean (remember this one in The Immortal? This is 10000x better), Workin’ Day and Night (filled with fun slapstick and very Chaplin-y elements), and the big, big, big one, Man In The Mirror.
Now, this is a spoiler. This is a big big spoiler. But I know that fans will all be waiting to hear about it.
Man In the Mirror was my favorite performance. It also involved (drumroll) THE HOLOGRAM! I’ll talk more about the hologram on the site so as not to ruin things for the general public, but the concept of Man in the Mirror was so beautiful, and so unbelievably Michael that it was the most Mike-like performance of the night (for myself, of course). Again, I want everyone to be surprised and I will not say too much about specifics of how the hologram worked with the performers or the concept of the show. But it is not just a hologram dancing on stage. It’s more than that. It was magical. I think that term is corny and almost always and overstatement, but IT. WAS. MAGICAL. I had chills up my spine. I had tears in my eyes. Writing this is making me emotional. The second it ended I was ready to run out and donate, volunteer, and heal the whole world. I felt Michael in that room. I don’t say this lightly. I’m not the type to say Michael was there. But to me, Michael was in that room. I cannot wait for people to see that part of the show. I can’t wait to see it again.
And then the finale – a massive, huge celebration. Another mash up and then, much to everyone’s pleasant surprise, Another Part of Me. The audience was on their feet and dancing, and I hear that the ending is going to get even bigger and better.
Some of my personal favorites of the night were Jam, Scream (which was not yet finished, but was such a cool concept to me that just the anticipation of seeing it in September makes it a favorite.), Human Nature, Workin’ Day and Night, Billie Jean, and Man in the Mirror.
Oh, and did I mention that all of the usher’s have MJ stripes on their pants? I’m telling you guys, this show is THE show.
End of spoilers – back to the real review.
I would recommend that everyone who can get to Vegas and see this show once it opens do so. I am so moved by the love and dedication from Cirque and the Estate, not just for Michael, but for the fans. This entire team has outdone themselves. Really, really outdone themselves. They obviously worked immensely hard to make this happen, and if any of them are reading this, thank you for that. In my opinion, this is so worthy of everything Michael was and still is. I can’t even imagine how many new fans he will gain from this show, especially young fans. It is the most fitting addition to Michael’s legacy I could have hoped for, and it’s going to get even better in the next couple of months.
To close out this story, I took a little Michaeling trip to the Regis Galerie with Mel from Michael Jackson Fans of New York. I couldn’t take pictures inside, but outside they were playing clips of Michael in the store from the Bashir documentary with a really touching quote that sort of lapped Bashir in the face – here is the photo to prove it.
That quote was all over the store. Photos of Michael were everywhere. So was some of what I thought to be the gaudiest, tackiest, most over the top décor I have ever seen. I can’t imagine ever wanting 97% of it in my home, much less spending more than a few bucks for it. It was so endearing. Love you Mike. <3
source: http://positivelymichael.com/wp/?p=1985
A Review and More of MJ One at the Mandalay Bay
This weekend, I was able to see the first dress rehearsal of Cirque du Soleil’s MJ One at the Mandalay Bay, along with several other fan community leaders, thanks to the MJ Estate. Not only did we get to see the show before anyone else, but we were treated to several other surprises that truly made for an amazing and eye opening weekend.
Before I get to the show and the spoilers (which I will give fair warning about, fear not), I will say that Cirque du Soleil and the MJ Estate have achieved something truly amazing with this one. Throughout this entire weekend, the love, respect, and admiration that they feel towards Michael (and the fans) was obvious. I can’t imagine how hard this entire team worked to make this happen in such a short amount of time, but I deeply admire and appreciate them all the more for it.
We were flown from all over the world to Las Vegas and put up at The Mandalay Bay, which is by far the nicest hotel I have ever had the pleasure of staying in. (To be fair, it is probably the ONLY nice hotel I have ever had thee pleasure of staying in.) The view from my room was amazing. See for yourself.
The hotel was massive. I literally did not leave it once between Friday morning and Sunday afternoon, and I never even saw the whole thing. It was also gorgeous with some amazing restaurants and shops,. (I got a really great gift for our wonderful GlitterySocks, but I’ll let her tell you about that when she gets it.) And as some of us on PosMike were wondering, yes, it is connected to the Luxor. The MJ <nobr>slot machine</nobr> may have turned me into a <nobr>gambling</nobr> addict. I won enough to break even, which I considered a huge success.
We all got together for an amazing seafood lunch on Saturday. The highlight of that lunch was not the amazing food, however, but getting to personally meet John Branca, Jamie King, and Welby Atidor. All were incredibly kind, gracious, and unbelievably passionate and enthusiastic about this project. You could feel the MJ love and admiration throughout the room. On that note, you could feel it all over the hotel. The MJ Slots were always occupied and there was ALWAYS somebody buying MJ One tickets in the box office.
Later that afternoon, we were given a tour of the theatre, including backstage. We saw first hand how they do this stuff, and I still can’t even fathom it. We couldn’t take pictures inside the theatre, but we could take pictures inside the lobby!
This is the entrance to the lobby, right next to the gift shop.
They were playing the Liberian Girl video, not just randomly featuring Carl Weathers. I just happened to snap the photo at that moment.
And this grand ballroom, in Michael’s favorite colors, is the lobby for MJ One.
Already, we were amazed by the attention to detail. Our excitement to see the show was palpable. If this was only the lobby, then I’m sure you can all imagine how incredible the theatre looked from the inside. I will say that we were blessed to run into Kevin Antunes and hear some first hand insight into the brilliance of this sound design. I’m a bit of a production nerd, and while I won’t spoil anything here, I will say that nothing like this has ever been done before. It’s totally innovative, just like it should be.
After that, we got to be the first to enter and buy anything from the MJ One gift shop. It wasn’t yet complete, but what they had was awesome. There are some unbelievable tee shirts in that store! While a lot of it was pretty pricey, there were plenty of affordable tokens in there. Wonderful key-chains, magnets, shirts, water bottles, etc etc etc. I can’t even remember all of what was there. If anybody reading this happens to be incredibly rich, we were told that lots of the signed memorabilia up on the walls will be for sale, and there is another store in the shops that’s got lots of amazing and rare MJ memorabilia. Even if you’re not buying, it’s really fun to look. Now have a couple of teasers to get you pumped for that gift shop:
Then there was another break in our schedule, filled with gambling, exploring, and excitement. But we were told to be sure to be back no later than 6:25 for a very special surprise, and oh, was it special.
We were led backstage to an awning above the space where all the performers were warming up. We were told we’d get to be flies on the wall to witness their pre-show ritual, but when it came time, we were actually, to our surprise and excitement, invited to join in. Jamie King gave an unbelievable speech about how he came to know Michael, how much he and the entire cast love Michael, and how excited he was to see all of their hard work play out on stage. Then, just as you all would recognize from This Is It, we joined hands, closed our eyes, and passed some energy around. It was truly inspiring and I am still shocked and amazed that I got to be a part of something so special, but then it was time for the show.
Before I get to the spoilers, I will just say that the show was amazing. I don’t think there was a single moment when I didn’t have a huge smile on my face or tears in my eyes. It was unbelievably ambitious, and even though it was a little incomplete (as we were warned), it showcased Michael like nothing I’ve ever seen. And if you’re worried about it being just like The Immortal, it is nothing like it. It is an entirely new show made specifically for this theatre. We had unbelievable seats, but I honestly doubt that there is a bad seat in the house. To add to that, every single seat has a speaker system built into the head rest. They obviously worked very hard to make sure that the entire audience felt involved and enthralled, and judging by how the audience was reacting, they succeeded.
Now, for spoilers. If you don’t want to know specifics about this show, stop reading and scroll on down to the last couple of paragraphs for a general review and summary. I’ll try to be at least a little general even in the spoilers so that everyone is still surprised when they see it, but I know that not everyone reading is the type to wait.
The show opens with, or I should say is lead in by, Privacy. Not just privacy, but a brilliant new mix of Privacy. While that’s going on, members of the cast are crawling around the theatre with cameras photographing unsuspecting members of the audience as they all get to their seats. Not just photographing, but REALLY getting up in everyone’s space. We were the victims of the paps multiple times, and let me say, it’s incredibly uncomfortable and invasive. If this was just a fake scenario, I can’t imagine how Michael and other celebs deal with this in their daily lives when it is real and a million times more intense. Still, it’s fun! It manages to convey a really serious message without ruining the experience. They take the issue of the press and lies in the press and they tackle it all head on. Then, the show begins.
The basic plot follows four kids who discover some of Michael’s most special possessions: things like the sequin glove and fedora, and then really discover the magic of Michael throughout the show. It involves lots of number one hits, but it also has some awesome songs for the fans. I already mentioned Privacy, but Speechless is in there, Stranger in Moscow, and perhaps one of the coolest numbers in the show which I know fans will be excited about – Another Part of Me.
Unlike The Immortal, there were fewer mash ups and more full songs. Although there were few mash ups, the ones that are included in the show are AMAZING. They are so, so powerful. That is something I will not spoil. I want fans to be surprised, but one of them was definitely an audience favorite and something Kevin Antunes should be extremely, extremely proud of.
The first number that I recall really getting everyone pumped up was Smooth Criminal. The costumes and acrobatics were unbelievable. It stayed true to the Smooth Criminal brand while also bringing some new and incredible elements to the table. And as you’d expect, the audience went wild when the lean happened.
Other songs that I remember being audience favorites were Human Nature, The Way You Make Me Feel (an unbelievable showcase of the unbelievable girls of Cirque), Billie Jean (remember this one in The Immortal? This is 10000x better), Workin’ Day and Night (filled with fun slapstick and very Chaplin-y elements), and the big, big, big one, Man In The Mirror.
Now, this is a spoiler. This is a big big spoiler. But I know that fans will all be waiting to hear about it.
Man In the Mirror was my favorite performance. It also involved (drumroll) THE HOLOGRAM! I’ll talk more about the hologram on the site so as not to ruin things for the general public, but the concept of Man in the Mirror was so beautiful, and so unbelievably Michael that it was the most Mike-like performance of the night (for myself, of course). Again, I want everyone to be surprised and I will not say too much about specifics of how the hologram worked with the performers or the concept of the show. But it is not just a hologram dancing on stage. It’s more than that. It was magical. I think that term is corny and almost always and overstatement, but IT. WAS. MAGICAL. I had chills up my spine. I had tears in my eyes. Writing this is making me emotional. The second it ended I was ready to run out and donate, volunteer, and heal the whole world. I felt Michael in that room. I don’t say this lightly. I’m not the type to say Michael was there. But to me, Michael was in that room. I cannot wait for people to see that part of the show. I can’t wait to see it again.
And then the finale – a massive, huge celebration. Another mash up and then, much to everyone’s pleasant surprise, Another Part of Me. The audience was on their feet and dancing, and I hear that the ending is going to get even bigger and better.
Some of my personal favorites of the night were Jam, Scream (which was not yet finished, but was such a cool concept to me that just the anticipation of seeing it in September makes it a favorite.), Human Nature, Workin’ Day and Night, Billie Jean, and Man in the Mirror.
Oh, and did I mention that all of the usher’s have MJ stripes on their pants? I’m telling you guys, this show is THE show.
End of spoilers – back to the real review.
I would recommend that everyone who can get to Vegas and see this show once it opens do so. I am so moved by the love and dedication from Cirque and the Estate, not just for Michael, but for the fans. This entire team has outdone themselves. Really, really outdone themselves. They obviously worked immensely hard to make this happen, and if any of them are reading this, thank you for that. In my opinion, this is so worthy of everything Michael was and still is. I can’t even imagine how many new fans he will gain from this show, especially young fans. It is the most fitting addition to Michael’s legacy I could have hoped for, and it’s going to get even better in the next couple of months.
To close out this story, I took a little Michaeling trip to the Regis Galerie with Mel from Michael Jackson Fans of New York. I couldn’t take pictures inside, but outside they were playing clips of Michael in the store from the Bashir documentary with a really touching quote that sort of lapped Bashir in the face – here is the photo to prove it.
That quote was all over the store. Photos of Michael were everywhere. So was some of what I thought to be the gaudiest, tackiest, most over the top décor I have ever seen. I can’t imagine ever wanting 97% of it in my home, much less spending more than a few bucks for it. It was so endearing. Love you Mike. <3
source: http://positivelymichael.com/wp/?p=1985
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HOLOGRAM! :rollin:
HOLOGRAM! :rollin:
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I Know. I wonder how I will feel when I see this hologram. I hope I will not be too emotional.
What happened on the 18th? Was it the dress rehearsals?
I Know. I wonder how I will feel when I see this hologram. I hope I will not be too emotional.
What happened on the 18th? Was it the dress rehearsals?
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Michael Jackson songs on wall of ONE in theatre when you first walk in
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Group pic with Jaime King. (I'm in the white in the front and Jaime is on my left in the black)
Michael Jackson songs on wall of ONE in theatre when you first walk in
Group pic with Jaime King. (I'm in the white in the front and Jaime is on my left in the black)
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I love it! :wild:
Michael Jackson songs on wall of ONE in theatre when you first walk in
I love it! :wild:
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And to think I'll never be able to see the show. :banghead
And to think I'll never be able to see the show.
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Don't give up.
I believe in wishes and in a person's ability to make a wish come true, I really do. And a wish is more than a wish... it's a goal that your conscience and subconscience can help make reality. - Michael Jackson
I'm wishing very hard that I'll get a chance to see One :dancin:
And to think I'll never be able to see the show.
Don't give up.
I believe in wishes and in a person's ability to make a wish come true, I really do. And a wish is more than a wish... it's a goal that your conscience and subconscience can help make reality. - Michael Jackson
I'm wishing very hard that I'll get a chance to see One :dancin:
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Sorry if I've missed it somewhere else, but does anybody know if they'll be releasing an album for this show like the did with the Immortal mixes?
Sorry if I've missed it somewhere else, but does anybody know if they'll be releasing an album for this show like the did with the Immortal mixes?
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I love the immortal album very much. I hope they release the one remix too.
I love the immortal album very much. I hope they release the one remix too.
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Is there any specific reason why?
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I REALLY REALLY want to see this, it sounds/looks AMAZING. Need a picture of the hologram. don't think we'd get one because of cirque and stuff but I'd love to see one.
I REALLY REALLY want to see this, it sounds/looks AMAZING. Need a picture of the hologram. don't think we'd get one because of cirque and stuff but I'd love to see one.
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The estate really knows how to put on a show. I am so happy that Branca is part of the team, and looks for quality work. This ^^ is certainly nothing like the Wales tribute.
The estate really knows how to put on a show. I am so happy that Branca is part of the team, and looks for quality work. This ^^ is certainly nothing like the Wales tribute.
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Me too....
And to think I'll never be able to see the show.
Me too....
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Allegiant Airlines advertises a one way ticket to Las Vegas as low as $70 one way.
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Starting At: $25.00/night at the Excalibur...
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Allegiant Airlines advertises a one way ticket to Las Vegas as low as $70 one way.
http://pages.allegiantdeals.com/pag...21_DodgeHighFares&RefreshFlag=true&ReferName=
Keep in mind that your best deals for the lowest prices to stay in Las Vegas is Monday - Thursday. Excalibur Hotel, which is connected to the Luxor and then the Mandalay Bay and is close to the New York New York Hotel and the MGM Hotel, is about the cheapest hotel on the Strip. This info is for those who say that it is impossible to go see Michael Jackson ONE!
Starting At: $25.00/night at the Excalibur...
https://reservations.mgmmirage.com/bookingengine.aspx?pid=EXC&host=offer&code=WEB1020
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A Sneak Peak Michael Jackson ONE Cirque du Soleil
​http://www.usatoday.com/experience/...sneak-peek-at-michael-jackson-one/?id=2143843
Cirque du Soleil prides itself on making each new show bigger and badder than the last. And for this second combination of the spectacle of Cirque du Soleil with the musical genius of Michael Jackson, this one is bad all right (which of course means that it's really really badass). The first show, the top-grossing Michael Jackson – The Immortal World Tour is currently touring Europe. In Las Vegas, four new acts of Michael Jackson ONE were previewed to the media as a sneak peek of the new King of Pop-driven show at Mandalay Bay.
Michael Jackson ONE writer and director Jamie King and director of creation Welby Altidor spoke briefly to the show's first "real" audience about their excitement leading up to the show, before preview performances begin May 23. King and Altidor chose four scenes they felt showcase the energy of the new show, which features more than 60 performers in a theater that has a sound system worthy of Jackson's iconic music.
Where Cirque du Soleil would normally have clowns before the show, Michael Jackson ONE features black fedora and red trench coat-clad paparazzi roaming the aisles, getting in the faces of audience members. This is a nod to the struggle the star had with the media hounding him, and just one of the instances where art imitates Jackson's life. The paparazzi don't leave quietly – they make an appearance in Tabloid Junkie, an act that's an assault on the senses, and highlights some of the crazier rumors about Jackson, including buying the bones of the Elephant Man and sleeping in an oxygen tank.
Michael Jackson's trademark choreography fits seamlessly with classic Cirque du Soleil acrobatics. "With Cirque," says King, "I can express and experience his music in a new way. There are a lot of iconic moments that are put on with a Cirque twist." Indeed, a lot of the movement in the show, according to Altidor and King, was defined by asking "If Michael was an acrobat, how would he move?"
The ballad Stranger in Moscow showcases a beautiful and strong solitary rope acrobat personifying the theme of isolation. That song was written in response to allegations and pressures in Jackson's career.
Smooth Criminal is a study in light and dark, and a testament to the innovative costume design by Zaldy Goco. The performers' seemingly black and white pinstripe suits glow neon dragons under black lights. In this choreography-heavy number, the dancers even nail the song's signature gravity-defying 45-degree lean.
And yes, there was a sneak peek of Bad itself, with a team of acrobats bouncing on lines of thin tape as if they were trampolines. But this is also where we get our first Moonwalk, courtesy of a couple of magical shoes that float from the sky and bust out the classic move as soon as they hit the stage.
Michael Jackson ONE is already full of magic, music and love, three things that defined its namesake. Prepare to be dazzled when the show officially opens. For ticket information, visit cirquedusoleil.com/mjone or mandalaybay.com.
A Sneak Peak Michael Jackson ONE Cirque du Soleil
​http://www.usatoday.com/experience/...sneak-peek-at-michael-jackson-one/?id=2143843
Cirque du Soleil prides itself on making each new show bigger and badder than the last. And for this second combination of the spectacle of Cirque du Soleil with the musical genius of Michael Jackson, this one is bad all right (which of course means that it's really really badass). The first show, the top-grossing Michael Jackson – The Immortal World Tour is currently touring Europe. In Las Vegas, four new acts of Michael Jackson ONE were previewed to the media as a sneak peek of the new King of Pop-driven show at Mandalay Bay.
Michael Jackson ONE writer and director Jamie King and director of creation Welby Altidor spoke briefly to the show's first "real" audience about their excitement leading up to the show, before preview performances begin May 23. King and Altidor chose four scenes they felt showcase the energy of the new show, which features more than 60 performers in a theater that has a sound system worthy of Jackson's iconic music.
Where Cirque du Soleil would normally have clowns before the show, Michael Jackson ONE features black fedora and red trench coat-clad paparazzi roaming the aisles, getting in the faces of audience members. This is a nod to the struggle the star had with the media hounding him, and just one of the instances where art imitates Jackson's life. The paparazzi don't leave quietly – they make an appearance in Tabloid Junkie, an act that's an assault on the senses, and highlights some of the crazier rumors about Jackson, including buying the bones of the Elephant Man and sleeping in an oxygen tank.
Michael Jackson's trademark choreography fits seamlessly with classic Cirque du Soleil acrobatics. "With Cirque," says King, "I can express and experience his music in a new way. There are a lot of iconic moments that are put on with a Cirque twist." Indeed, a lot of the movement in the show, according to Altidor and King, was defined by asking "If Michael was an acrobat, how would he move?"
The ballad Stranger in Moscow showcases a beautiful and strong solitary rope acrobat personifying the theme of isolation. That song was written in response to allegations and pressures in Jackson's career.
Smooth Criminal is a study in light and dark, and a testament to the innovative costume design by Zaldy Goco. The performers' seemingly black and white pinstripe suits glow neon dragons under black lights. In this choreography-heavy number, the dancers even nail the song's signature gravity-defying 45-degree lean.
And yes, there was a sneak peek of Bad itself, with a team of acrobats bouncing on lines of thin tape as if they were trampolines. But this is also where we get our first Moonwalk, courtesy of a couple of magical shoes that float from the sky and bust out the classic move as soon as they hit the stage.
Michael Jackson ONE is already full of magic, music and love, three things that defined its namesake. Prepare to be dazzled when the show officially opens. For ticket information, visit cirquedusoleil.com/mjone or mandalaybay.com.
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God I need to go!
God I need to go!