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MANDALAY BAY TO HOST 'PERMANENT' MICHAEL JACKSON SITE
Cirque du Soleil, Mandalay Bay and the estate of Michael Jackson announced Wednesday that "an unparalleled and extensive relationship" will be unveiled at a press conference next Wednesday.
"A permanent celebration to The King of Pop in Las Vegas" will be announced, according to a press release.
The three parties announced last November that "The Immortal" world tour would include a Dec. 3-11 engagement at Mandalay Bay.
Wednesday's press conference will open with comments from Jerry Nadel, Cirque's senior vice president of resident shows division before a panel of four representatives fields media questions.
The panel participants will be Daniel Lamarre, President and Chief Operating Officer of Cirque du Soleil, John Branca, co-executor of The Michael Jackson Estate; Jamie King, writer and director of "The Immortal" world tour, and Chuck Bowling, president and chief operating officer of Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.
The tour will begin in Montreal in October 2011 and travel to select North American cities for the first leg.
It is anticipated the rest of the schedule and other cities will be announced Wednesday, along with details of the "permanent relationship" with Mandalay Bay.
--NORM CLARKE, Vegas Confidential
here is the link http://tinyurl.com/3u494j5
Cirque du Soleil, Mandalay Bay and the estate of Michael Jackson announced Wednesday that "an unparalleled and extensive relationship" will be unveiled at a press conference next Wednesday.
"A permanent celebration to The King of Pop in Las Vegas" will be announced, according to a press release.
The three parties announced last November that "The Immortal" world tour would include a Dec. 3-11 engagement at Mandalay Bay.
Wednesday's press conference will open with comments from Jerry Nadel, Cirque's senior vice president of resident shows division before a panel of four representatives fields media questions.
The panel participants will be Daniel Lamarre, President and Chief Operating Officer of Cirque du Soleil, John Branca, co-executor of The Michael Jackson Estate; Jamie King, writer and director of "The Immortal" world tour, and Chuck Bowling, president and chief operating officer of Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.
The tour will begin in Montreal in October 2011 and travel to select North American cities for the first leg.
It is anticipated the rest of the schedule and other cities will be announced Wednesday, along with details of the "permanent relationship" with Mandalay Bay.
--NORM CLARKE, Vegas Confidential
here is the link http://tinyurl.com/3u494j5