Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour facts for kids
Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour was an amazing live show created by Cirque du Soleil. It celebrated the music and artistry of the legendary singer Michael Jackson. This show was the first of two special productions by Cirque du Soleil that honored Michael Jackson.
About the Show
This exciting show was written and directed by Jamie King. Cirque du Soleil is famous for its incredible acrobats, dancers, and performers. They combine these talents with music to tell a story or celebrate an artist. For The Immortal World Tour, they used many of Michael Jackson's most famous songs. The performers brought his music to life with stunning acts and visuals.
The Tour's Big Start
The very first performance of Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour happened in October 2011. It quickly became a huge success! By December 2011, just a few months after it started, the show had already sold over $100 million in tickets. This showed how popular Michael Jackson's music still was and how many people wanted to see this unique tribute.
The Soundtrack Album
To go along with the live show, a special music album was released. It was called Immortal. This album was the official soundtrack for the tour. Epic Records released it on November 21, 2011. The Immortal album featured 20 songs. These were often new versions or mixes of Michael Jackson's original hits. In its first week, the album sold 43,000 copies.
