“MJ” Director and Choreographer Christoper Wheeldon has introduced brothers Rich and Tone Talauega as part of the musical’s creative team.
The Talauega brothers, who have been working with Wheeldon on the development of “MJ” for the past three years, will focus specifically on the Michael Jackson movement for the production. They were previously dancers on Michael Jackson’s tours and performances and have choreographed multiple Jackson-related projects since, including Cirque Du Soleil’s “Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour” and “Michael Jackson One.”
“It has been very exciting to have them as a part of my team as their first-hand knowledge both of Michael’s life on tour and movement languages is invaluable and informed the authenticity of our show,” said Wheeldon in a press release.
Performances of “MJ” are scheduled to begin at the Neil Simon Theatre on Dec. 6, with an opening night set for Feb. 1.
Rich and Tone are no strangers to the Fans!
We first saw them with Michael on the HIStory World Tour but also on the short film GHOSTS.
They also play stunts in “You Rock My World” and seen on the TV documentary “Michael Jackson: The One”.
The brothers are also heavily involved with Michael Jackson’s Estate since he passed away.
First in 2011 with Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour and Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson ONE as mentioned and now the MJ Musical.
But they were also involved in the Michael Jackson Halloween Special (2017), the Michael Jackson’s Hologram at the 2014’s Billboard Music Award and choreographed Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake’s Love Never Felt So Good short film.
This Week-end, Rich and Tone will talk about their involvement with the MJ Musical at the Michael Jackson Birthday Celebration in Las Vegas.
