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A stage musical inspired by the life of controversial singer
Michael Jackson will open in New York in 2020, the late
singer’s estate announced on Tuesday.
Here’s what we know so far:
Who’s involved?
The show will be written by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn
Nottage, whose past successes include the musicals
Sweat and Ruined. She is set to be joined by
Tony Award winner and contemporary ballet superstar Christopher
Wheeldon (An American in Paris), who will direct and
choreograph the production, the BBC says.
What will it be about?
With Jackson’s estate involved, the score can draw on his
catalogue, including hits such as Thriller, Smooth
Criminal, Beat It and Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get
Enough, says Variety.
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However, it is unclear “whether the more controversial talking
points from the star’s life” will make it into the biopic, such as
his 2005 trial and acquittal over claims of sexual abuse, and his
death in 2009 at the age of 50, says the BBC.
There have been several stage productions based on the singer,
including the Cirque du Soleil-produced show Michael Jackson
One, which runs in Las Vegas, and Michael Jackson: The
Immortal World Tour, The Guardian says. Another show about the pop
star, Thriller Live, can be seen in London’s West End.
Will this one come to London?
Plans for the new musical to come to the West End have not been
announced. However, after major Broadway hits such
as Hamilton, The King and I and Book of
Mormon have all transferred to London in recent years, it
seems likely that we could see the as-yet-unnamed Michael Jackson
show come to the capital – if it proves successful.
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