Sarah Posted November 6, 2008 Report Share Posted November 6, 2008 Producers of a West End show based on pop singer Michael Jackson are to hold open auditions to find a young actor to play the musical legend on stage. The wannabe star, aged between 11 and 15, will take the lead role in Thriller Live when it opens in January. Producers want a black or mixed race boy with "an excellent unbroken pop/rock voice with a high range". Singers will be required to perform Ben, I Want You Back, or I'll Be There at the auditions on 23 November. Tribute The casting session will take place the Lyric Theatre, which is where the production will be staged next year. The show has already been seen in Germany, Holland and Scandinavia and travelled on three UK tours. It is billed as a tribute to the hits and career of pop star Jackson and The Jackson 5. The star himself is not involved in the musical, but Sony, which owns his back catalogue, is supporting the show. There has been speculation that The Jackson 5, who last performed together in 2001, will be reuniting next year with the former King of Pop among them. However, the 50-year-old star, best known for hits such as Bad and Smooth Criminal, has denied the rumours. Last month he issued a statement, that said he "no plans to record or tour" with his siblings. Thriller - Live opens on 2 January, and features hits such as Can You Feel It, Rock With You, Beat It, ABC and Billie Jean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted November 7, 2008 Report Share Posted November 7, 2008 Michael Jackson is supposedly in talks to launch a comeback tour. He flew to L.A. last week to talk with top music execs about launching a 30 date world tour thats sure to expand to 50 as Jacko realizes that installing a love pit in the toy room with integrated trap door is gonna be a little more expensive than he originally thought. From The Sun: Jacko is currently based in Las Vegas, where he is recording material for a new album at The Palms casino resort. One follower revealed: Michael said he wasnt doing a Vegas residency but was going on a world tour, taking in 30 cities next year. He said he wanted to do it for his kids. He wants them to see what he does, and he wants to take them on the road. He said he was on his way to Los Angeles to finalize the details. This is a great time to be alive on planet Earth. The Kung Fu Network has been showing the old Run Run Shaw movies, The Giants stole a win from the Steelers last night, and the King of Pop is back in the studio creating another bomb for me to mock. I would raise my cup of Jesus Juice to salute you, Mike, but I dont like you. Youre famous for being a kid-toucher, your music is predictable, your writing is sophomoric, and what you call dancing most doctors call a seizure. Mothers hide your kids, and kids hide your bungholes because the King is single and hes ready to mingle.:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawPrints Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 is he actualy capable of getting through a full set these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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