(Michael Jackson
impersonator, Dantanio)
One of the world's most loved and critically-acclaimed
tribute shows, The Michael Jackson
HIStory Show, is set to launch its brand new production Thriller with a three-week season at
Sibaya Casino's iZulu Theatre in Durban from March 19.
After touring their first two Michael Jackson tributes – HIStory and HIStory II - around the world and throughout South Africa from
2011-2014, promoter Showtime Australia is looking forward to a similarly good
reception for Thriller.
Touted as 'an homage to Michael Jackson's greatest piece of
work', this new show pays special tribute to Jackson's Thriller album whilst still showcasing all of his biggest and
best-loved hits.
This time around there is special significance to launching
the show in South Africa: the brand new star of the show is none other than
Johannesburg local, Dantanio, who will give his very first public performance
of the new show on opening night at Sibaya Casino.
Taking over the coveted role of MJ from US star Kenny Wizz
who toured worldwide with the first two productions, Dantanio has big shoes to
fill. But show Director Johnny Van Grinsven is more than confident in his new
star's ability to 'own' the role.
Born to a gospel family, Dantanio began singing and dancing
at the age of nine, developing a vocal repertoire spanning Pop, R `n B, Swing,
Jazz and Reggae. He felt an affinity with Michael Jackson at an early age and
his appreciation of Jackson`s dancing evolved into obsessive practice as the
taught himself to emulate every detail of the Pop star`s trademark dance style.
"There are thousands of MJ impersonators out there. I
literally flew around the world auditioning the best of the best and I was
still mostly disappointed. I didn't think we would get there, but then I found
Dantanio and I knew he had the look and the talent," says Van Grinsven.
The Michael Jackson HIStory Show presents Thriller is playing at Sibaya Casino's
iZulu Theatre from March 19 to April 6. Tickets from R250 are available at Computicket
and Shoprite/Checkers and Sibaya Box Office.
Performances take place daily at 20h00 with matinee shows at
15h00 on Sundays. Tickets R250 pp (R150 per child under the age of 15). Groups
of ten or more receive a discount of 10%. MVG cardholders and Sharks season
ticketholders qualify for a 20% discount but must book at least three days
before the show opens.
For more info go to www.mjhistoryshow.com
or www.facebook.com/michaeljacksonhistoryshow
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