Jul 9 2009 07:00 AM ET

Michael Jackson's death inspires live shows

Plans for several new live events have been set in motion following the untimely death of Michael Jackson, according to Variety. The concert show Thriller — Live, currently on stage on London's West End, is prepped to embark on a world tour later this month with stops including Munich, Barcelona, and Paris. The show's producers have are also keen on launching a touring version in the U.S. next year. Rumors are also circulating about a memorial concert on August 29 in London's 02 Arena, where Jackson was set to begin his 50-date concert series next week. In addition, a Broadway Version of Thriller, based on Jackson's iconic 1983 music video, was already in development before the singer's death.

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  • KimmyCrackCorn

    Gee, people capitalizing on Jackson’s death, what a surprise!

  • MJ

    MJ was killed. Sign the petition please.
    http://www.petitiononline.com/mjkilled

  • speci1al

    i have loved mj from i was a child and when he died it feels like a part of me has died with him but it is good to know that when he live he has done wonders things that no one has never done before mj we miss u

  • speci1al

    what mj has done for africa is tremendous it good to see a man like mj to care about people like that

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