Cirque du Soleil and The Estate of Michael Jackson Announce Michael Jackson ONE Written and Directed by Jamie King

- Exclusively at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas

- Presale Window Starts February 22 for Cirque Club Members, MichaelJackson.com Subscribers and Members of MGM Resorts' M life Program

- General On Sale Begins March 7

The Estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil today unveiled that Michael Jackson ONE(TM) will open and take residency exclusively at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino this summer. Directed by Jamie King, Michael Jackson ONE will start its preview performances on May 23, 2013 and have its official premiere on June 29, 2013. This entirely new show is the second creative project to be developed between Cirque du Soleil and The Estate of Michael Jackson after the top grossing Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour, currently playing arenas in Europe as it travels the world.

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The show

Michael Jackson ONE is a state-of-the-art visual and audio experience creating a theatrical evocation of Michael's creative genius. Guided and inspired by his music, four misfits set out on a transformative adventure. By journey's end, they will personify Michael's agility, courage, playfulness and love.

The name

Michael Jackson believed that all people are unique and equal, regardless of race or culture. His message was one of unity, harmony and hope for a better world. At once evocative and enigmatic, the name Michael Jackson ONE also presents a paradox: Michael was a multifaceted artist who strove to fuse together various musical styles and art forms. It is a fitting title for a unifying journey into the world of the King of Pop, the genius, the visionary, the One.

"This is our second project with The Estate of Michael Jackson which confirms how stimulating this creative partnership was meant to be," said Daniel Lamarre, president and CEO of Cirque du Soleil. "Michael Jackson is an all-time phenomenal artist, both timeless and contemporary. As a creative challenge, this project is the ultimate. Through the use of cutting edge technology, we will produce a new Cirque du Soleil theatrical experience not only respectful of Michael's legacy but also very distinctive from Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour."

"We are guided by Michael's own philosophy in all that we do. In preparing for this production, Michael's message to the cast and crew for his This Is It concerts was foremost in our minds. He counseled them on what the audience experience should be: 'They want wonderful experiences. We want to take them places that they've never been before. We want to show them talent like they've never seen before. We're putting love back into the world to remind the world that love is important. WE'RE ALL ONE. That is the message. ' We feel the same, and that is what we are delivering both to lifelong fans and those just discovering his artistic genius with Michael Jackson ONE," stated John Branca and John McClain, Co-Executors of The Estate of Michael Jackson.

Chuck Bowling, Mandalay Bay's president and COO, said, "The partnership with Cirque du Soleil and The Estate of Michael Jackson represents an extraordinary moment for Mandalay Bay. We are in the midst of a major transformation at this resort, introducing a new set of experiences for our guests. Michael Jackson ONE is truly the crown jewel in that transformation and we cannot wait to share this very special production with the world."

Along with Jamie King —who started his career as a dancer on Michael's Dangerous World Tour and also directed the arena touring show Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour by Cirque du Soleil— Michael Jackson ONE will bring together the creative minds behind The Michael Jackson Estate, John Branca and John McClain, and the diverse talents of the following creators:

Guy Laliberte – Creative Guide

Jean-Francois Bouchard – CEO, Creative Content

Jamie King – Writer and Director

Welby Altidor – Director of Creation

Carla Kama – Associate Director

Kevin Antunes – Musical Director

Francois Seguin – Set and Props Designer

Zaldy Goco – Costume Designer

Michel Lemieux and Victor Pilon – Creators for the scene Man in the Mirror

Travis Payne – Choreographer

Rich and Tone Talauega – Choreographers

Parris Goebel – Choreographer

Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui – Choreographer

Ivan << Flipz >> Velez – Choreographer

Olivier Simola – Choreographer

Rob Bollinger – Acrobatic Performance Designer

Germain Guillemot – Acrobatic Performance Designer

Ben Potvin – Acrobatic Choreographer

Andrea Ziegler – Acrobatic Choreographer

Raymond St-Jean – Projections Designer

Jimmy Lakatos – Projections Designer

David Finn – Lighting Designer

Jonathan Deans – Sound Designer

Pierre Masse – Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging Designer

Nathalie Gagne – Makeup Designer

Brian Drader – Dramaturge

Manon Beaudoin – Characters' Guide

Preview performances for Michael Jackson ONE will begin on May 23, 2013 at Mandalay Bay.

PREVIEW PERFORMANCES SCHEDULE:

- Saturday to Wednesday at 7:00pm. There are no performances on Thursdays and Fridays.

TO RESERVE TICKETS:

- Call 877.632.7400 or 800-745-3000

- Go to www.cirquedusoleil.com/mjone or www.mandalaybay.com

- Visit the Mandalay Bay Events Center box office or any of the MGM Resorts International box offices.

TICKET PRICES:

- $69, $99, $130, $140, $150, plus LIMITED Gold Circle Seating. Prices do not include tax or fees.

- Tickets are available 120 days in advance of the performance date.

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PLEASE NOTE:

- For creative team biographies, visit the Cirque du Soleil press room at: http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/press/kits/shows/michael-jackson-one.aspx

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