Theatre bosses search for Jackson impersonator
West End theatre producers are searching for a Michael Jackson impersonator to star in a London musical based on the pop superstar's biggest hits.
'Thriller - Live' has already toured Germany, Holland, Scandinavia and the UK, but the stage show - which also includes songs from Jackson's time in the Jackson 5 - is now set to open at the Lyric Theatre in the British capital's famous theatre district in January.
Producers are holding casting calls for black or mixed race boys aged between 11 and 15 with "an excellent unbroken pop/rock voice with a high range".
Wannabe stars will have to wow casting directors with a rendition of 'Ben', 'I Want You Back' or 'I'll Be There' when auditions take place on November 23.
The tribute show has been approved by bosses at Jackson's record label Sony, but the star himself is not involved in the project.
The West End news comes just one day after theatre impresario James Nederlander revealed he is bringing Jackson's 14-minute zombie-theme 'Thriller' video to Broadway as an ambitious new stage show.
