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Celebrating the King of Pop – Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour

Monday, February 13th, 2012

Few in the history of music put on a show and redefined popular music quite like Michael Jackson. Even after nearly three years since the King of Pop’s passing, his star still remains bright in the music world and in the hearts of his countless fans. Befitting of Jackson’s music and exhilarating stage presence, Cirque du Soleil’s “Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour” tribute to the pop icon is an extravaganza of music, costume and breathtaking acrobatic performances. Set to Jackson’s electrifying (albeit recorded) voice and hits such as “Smooth Criminal”, “Thriller”, “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You”, and “Bad”, the show is 22 scenes of Cirque magic that brings the singer’s work to life.

Thus far through the 2011 leg of the tour’s run, reviews have highlighted the production values and immaculate performances so iconic and expected from a Cirque du Soleil production. The most memorable scenes include a rendition of Jackson’s classic “Thriller”, complete with zombies and ghouls busting their moves. Michael’s iconic dance moves are on full masterful display to lively beats of “Smooth Criminal”, “Beat it” and “Jam”. Not just a rock concert, the show also highlights Cirque’s artistic flair in their tributes to Jackson’s messages of love and social justice.

You can read some of reviews published thus far here:

The Vancouver Sun’s Francois Marchand

Los Angeles Times’ Randall Roberts

St. Louis American

The North American portion of the tour wraps up August 15th at the Staples Center in Los Angeles before it moving on to Europe to finish off 2012. The Michael Jackson World Tour began in October 2011; have you seen it yet? For those who have, what did you think of it? How did it measure up to Cirque du Soleil’s other productions?

If you haven’t seen it yet, remember that ShowTimeTickets.com is your ticket to Cirque’s Michael Jackson World Tour and the hottest shows around – we are never sold out! For a full list of the remaining shows being held in the United States and Canada, be sure to visit our website.

Rugby star to lose beard for charity

Friday, October 7th, 2011

Rugby star Adam Kleeberger, of White Rock, BC, has one of the world’s most famous beards. The national captain’s wild beard gained him infamy during the Rugby World Cup – looking like a cross between a lumberjack and a wildebeest, the player’s bizarre appearance was only matched by his performance against Tonga, winning him a Man of the Match award.

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That’s set to change, though: Kleeberger will be given a clean shave by none other than famed Canadian TV presenter Rick Mercer. On October 17, Mercer is set to remove Kleeberger’s beard on his show, the Rick Mercer Report, to raise awareness of “Movember,” a campaign in which men grow moustaches in the month of November to raise money and awareness about prostate cancer. You can learn more and donate at Kleeberger’s “Movember” page: http://ca.movember.com/mospace/605978/

Alouettes Continue to Dominate CFL

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

calvillo3The defending 2009 Grey Cup Champions, the Montreal Alouettes have continued to dominate the league throughout the 2010 season. Having clinched the Eastern Division, they have their eyes set on back to back Grey Cup wins.

No one is more focused than Alouettes’ 38 year old quarterback Anthony Calvillo who has already led the team to 2 Grey Cup victories since signing in 1998.

Sunday’s Toronto Argonauts vs Montreal Alouettes game promises to be full of excitement after a thrilling end to the game last week. With the game tied at 30 and 9 seconds on the clock Montreal kicker, Damon Duval, (more…)