{"id":225757,"date":"2019-12-12T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-12T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/225757\/michael-jackson-tribute-show-thrills\/"},"modified":"2019-12-11T20:29:55","modified_gmt":"2019-12-11T18:29:55","slug":"michael-jackson-tribute-show-thrills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2019\/12\/12\/michael-jackson-tribute-show-thrills\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Jackson tribute show thrills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <em>Michael Jackson History Show<\/em>, featuring South African Michael Jackson impersonator Dantanio, started its second run at Emperors Palace\u2019s Theatre of Marcellus last Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Guests were treated to a spectacular musical tribute and full-scale stage production honouring the one and only King of Pop, Michael Jackson.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>Accomplished impersonator Dantanio was electrifying in his role as Jackson and performed hits from the star\u2019s entire career, including <em>Thriller, Billie Jean, Smooth Criminal, Bad, Beat It, ABC, Don\u2019t Stop Til You Get Enough, Human Nature, PYT<\/em> and <em>They Don\u2019t Really Care About Us<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The show is on until December 22.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>For more information contact the Emperors Palace Box Office on 011 928 1213.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/225755\/shop-for-special-gifts-at-the-christmas-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shop for special gifts at the Christmas Market<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"anchor_post\" href=\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/225389\/whats-on-in-and-around-germiston-148\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What\u2019s on in and around Germiston<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-225757 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2019\/12\/12\/michael-jackson-tribute-show-thrills\/attachment\/50gcnentertainmen_44115\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/12\/50GCNENTERTAINMEN_44115-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-225759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/12\/50GCNENTERTAINMEN_44115-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/12\/50GCNENTERTAINMEN_44115-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/12\/50GCNENTERTAINMEN_44115-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/12\/50GCNENTERTAINMEN_44115.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-225759'>\n\t\t\t\tAt Marc Antony\u2019s Cigar Lounge for the pre-show cocktail function are Martha Shopane, Amor Samuel and Bernice Goodman (the wife of the star of the show, Dantanio). Photo by: Yolanda van der Stoep\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2019\/12\/12\/michael-jackson-tribute-show-thrills\/attachment\/50gcnentertainmen_40112\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/12\/50GCNENTERTAINMEN_40112-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-225760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/12\/50GCNENTERTAINMEN_40112-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/12\/50GCNENTERTAINMEN_40112-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/12\/50GCNENTERTAINMEN_40112-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/12\/50GCNENTERTAINMEN_40112.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-225760'>\n\t\t\t\tFormer Muvhango and Generations star Mutodi Neshehe and soccer legend Mark Williams were among the VIP guests spotted at the opening night\u2019s performance of the Michael Jackson History Show at Emperors Palace\u2019s Theatre of Marcellus last Friday evening. Photo by: Yolanda van der Stoep\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2019\/12\/12\/michael-jackson-tribute-show-thrills\/attachment\/50gcnentertainmen_85363\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/12\/50GCNENTERTAINMEN_85363-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-225761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/12\/50GCNENTERTAINMEN_85363-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/12\/50GCNENTERTAINMEN_85363-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/12\/50GCNENTERTAINMEN_85363-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/12\/50GCNENTERTAINMEN_85363.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-225761'>\n\t\t\t\tAmong the guests in attendance were JoziStyle\u2019s Edward Chamberlain-Bell, socialite Edith Venter and Peermont slots and business intelligence executive Billy Gray. Photo by: Yolanda van der Stoep\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2019\/12\/12\/michael-jackson-tribute-show-thrills\/attachment\/50gcnentertainmen_30853\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/12\/50GCNENTERTAINMEN_30853-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-225758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/12\/50GCNENTERTAINMEN_30853-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/12\/50GCNENTERTAINMEN_30853-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/12\/50GCNENTERTAINMEN_30853-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2019\/12\/50GCNENTERTAINMEN_30853.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-225758'>\n\t\t\t\tAmong the VIP guests were Peermont slots and business intelligence executive Billy Gray and former Bafana Bafana star Mark Williams. 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