Jackson inspires West End musical
by PAUL ARENDT for the Guardian

Following in the footsteps of Abba, Queen and Rod Stewart, Michael Jackson is becoming the latest pop star to get his own musical. A new show, featuring many of the troubled singer's greatest hits, premieres at the West End's Dominion Theatre this summer. Key Theatre, the producers of Thriller: The Musical, say the show will initially play for two performances, though there are plans to take it on tour next year.

published: March 28, 2006