Thriller Live - Lyric Theatre

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Average Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 120 review(s)



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Age Restriction: Suitable for ages 8 and over.

Important Info: Contains constant use of flashing LED screen and some strobe lighting.

One of the most popular types of musical in London’s West End is the jukebox musical, celebrating icons of the music scene with a score that reflects their back catalogues. They come in many different forms, some celebrating an entire genre and others a particular artist, but they share their collective celebration that brings audiences together for a great time at the theatre.

From Mamma Mia! to Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, these jukebox musicals have a special place in the hearts of audiences and their longevity is a testament to their enduring appeal.

After all, whilst many shows have come and gone in the capital, jukebox musicals remain as some of the most vibrant productions in town. Thriller Live, for example, had been seen across Europe prior to its arrival in London but its time in the capital has seen its popularity rise over the last decade.

Then again, audiences cannot get enough of Michael Jackson. The King of Pop was a musician of which everyone has heard, with a career that spanned across four decades, producing a back catalogue of records that sold hundreds of millions around the world. Thriller alone is still the best selling album of all time audiences still can’t get enough of his work. It made his death in 2009 all the more shocking, and people flocked to the Lyric Theatre on its announcement, to celebrate the life of the famous singer.

To make sure that fans can experience something as close to witnessing Jackson live as possible, Thriller Live features some incredible musical numbers alongside spectacular choreography. A lot of money has been put into creating an authentic experience, with high production values and a wide range of talented individuals onstage.

So this is the perfect way of celebrating the career of the late King of Pop as we chronicle his decades at the top, covering his early time in the Jackson 5 and progressing to his myriad chart hits that cemented his place in popular culture for years to come. Along the way we experience the hit songs that made his name and remember why he really was the King of Pop!

So make sure you catch Thriller Live, the fantastic jukebox musical, as it continues its successful run at the Lyric Theatre in London’s West End.

Did You Know?

• Thriller Live has many vocalists, including David Julien, Kieran Alleyne, Charlotte Berry, Christian Posso and Vivienne Ekwulugo, amongst many others (correct as of July 2018).
• The show also features various dancers, including Mari Macleod, Zinzile Tshuma, Eliza Hart, Daniel Blessing and Matt Vjestica, to name but a few (correct as of July 2018).
• The show’s musical numbers include Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough, ABC, Blame It On The Boogie, Black Or White, Billie Jean and Man In The Mirror, alongside many others. It is a mixture of Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson solo hits.
• The show was originally due to close in the summer of 2009 but its popularity means that that date came and went, along with the end of many other booking periods. It means that the show can still be seen at the Lyric Theatre almost a decade later.