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Cirque du Soleil do deal with Jackson estate
By CMU Editorial | Published on Wednesday 21 April 2010
Cirque du Soleil has done a deal with the Jackson estate which will result in a Jacko themed version of the famous circus show being launched, incorporating some of the late king of pop’s music and dance moves. The Jacko show will tour next year, with the eventual aim of installing it as one of the circus firm’s permanent shows in Vegas.
Confirming a deal had been done with the Jackson clan, Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte told reporters yesterday: “Michael Jackson is the king of pop and an all-time phenomenal artist, both timeless and contemporary. As a creative challenge, this project is the ultimate. Through the use of cutting-edge technology, we will produce a Cirque du Soleil experience not only worthy of Michael but unlike any other we have created before”.
The Jackson estate will have a 50% stake in the new show, and will receive additional royalties for the music that features in it. Speaking for the estate and family, Jackson’s mother Katherine told reporters: “Our family is thrilled that Cirque du Soleil will pay tribute to my son in such an important way”.
Of course, it’s not the first time Cirque du Soleil have incorporated pop music into their shows, past rock versions of the Circus have incorporated the music of Elvis and The Beatles.
