The Estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil announced today the launch of “Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour” production written and directed by Jamie King. The new production combines Jackson's music and choreography with Cirque du Soleil amazing acrobatics, visuals, dance and fantasy, giving fans worldwide a unique view into the spirit, passion and heart of the artistic genius who transformed the pop culture.

Aimed at lifelong fans as well as those experiencing Michael's creative genius for the first time, the show captures the essence, soul and inspiration of the King of Pop, celebrating a legacy that continues to transcend generations.

The Immortal World Tour takes place in a fantastical realm where we discover Michael's inspirational Giving Tree, the wellspring of his creativity. The secrets of Michael's inner world are unlocked—his love of music and dance, fairy tale and magic, and the fragile beauty of nature.

Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour features 60 international performers, as well as the talent of the following creative minds: Guy Laliberte, Creative Guide, Writer and Director; Chantal Tremblay, Director of Creation; Mark Fisher, Set Designer; Zaldy Goco, Costume Designer; Kevin Antunes, Musical Designer; Martin Labrecque, Lighting Designer; Olivier Goulet, Projection Designer; Francois Desjardins, Sound Designer; Scott Osgood, Rigging and Acrobatic Equipment Designer; Germain Guillemot, Acrobatic Performance Designer; Michael Curry, Props Designer.

Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour will be exclusively directed by Jamie King, a multiple Emmy Award and MTV Video Music Award nominee who has choreographed some of the most popular music videos and directed some of the highest grossing concert tours of all time. Greatly influenced by his early years working for both Prince and Michael Jackson, King has worked with an array of superstars including Mariah Carey, Shakira, George Michael, Elton John, Diana Ross, Jennifer Lopez and even Ellen DeGeneres, and has served as Madonna's creative director, having most recently directed her 2008 Sticky & Sweet world tour, as well as her 2006 record-breaking “Confessions world tour” and hit music video, “Sorry”. He also directed Rihanna's Last Girl On Earth world tour, Celine Dion's Taking Chances world tour, The Return of the Spice Girls reunion tour, Britney Spears' Circus tour and Avril Lavigne's Best Damn tour.

Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour will kick off in Montreal in October 2011 and travel to select North American cities in the first leg, including Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Houston, Seattle, Toronto and Vancouver. Additional cities and dates will be announced.

Michael Jackson The Immortal  2011 World Tour Schedule:

October 2-3: Montreal, QC - Bell Centre
October 7: Ottawa, ON - Scotiabank Place
October 12: Hamilton, ON - Copps Coliseum
October 15: Detroit, MI - Joe Louis Arena
October 18: London, ON - John Labatt Centre
October 21: Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre
October 26: Winnipeg, MB - MTS Centre
October 29: Saskatoon, SK - Credit Union Centre
November 1: Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place
November 4: Vancouver, BC - Rogers Arena
November 9: Seattle, WA - KeyArena
November 18: Portland, OR - Rose Garden
November 29: Salt Lake City, UT - EnergySolutions Arena
December 3-11: Las Vegas, NV - Mandalay Bay Events Center