Back in 1983, Michael Jackson revolutionalized the music video industry with his 14-minute production of “Thriller." Now several entertainment news agencies reports the video will be developed into a musical theater production with the full blessing of the entertainer.
The ground breaking "Thriller" video, featuring dancing zombies and horror film star Vincent Price, was first aired in 1983 and became a staple of MTV. It was directed by filmmaker John Landis, who said it cost $500,000 -- about 10 times the cost of the standard music video of the time.
"This musical will be the exclusive Michael Jackson authorized version of 'Thriller' and Jackson will participate in every aspect of the creative process." said The Nederland Organization, who have aquired the rights to stage the musical, in a statement released yesterday (Monday, Jan. 26)
Jackson's own spokesman, Dr. Tohme Tohme, said in the Nederland Organization statement: "The Nederlanders and Michael Jackson represent live theater and musical excellence, so let the music begin."
Titled "Thriller The Musical," the production will include songs from "Thriller" and Jackson's 1979 album "Off The Wall."
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Has Michael Jackson become so desparate as to approve this abomination 25 years after the albums release?
ReplyDeleteI suppose most early MTV watchers are now moving to the theatre for infotainment, but I cannot see the logical progression. What next? Europe's The Final Countdown - The Panto.