Arab News

DUBAI: Fans of the King of Pop, rejoice. A Michael Jackson tribute show is one of four major concerts headed to Dubai Opera in September, the venue has announced.

The month-long program includes the ballet “Romeo and Juliet, The Greatest Love Story of All Time”; the opera “La Traviata”; a performance by French-Canadian singer-songwriter Margaux Sauve; and “Michael Lives Forever, A Tribute to Michael Jackson.”

The Jackson tribute show features Rodrigo Teaser, and will be staged on Sept. 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. The show includes classic hits such as “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Smooth Criminal” and “Thriller.”

Shakespeare fans can watch his tragic masterpiece come to life with “Romeo and Juliet, The Greatest Love Story of All Time,” courtesy of the State Ballet of Georgia. Performances will take place on Sept. 9 at 8 p.m., Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Verdi’s “La Traviata,” which describes the ill-fated love affair between high-class courtesan Violetta and poet Alfredo Germont, will show at the Dubai Opera on Sept. 13 and 14 at 8 p.m.

“Ghostly Kisses,” a musical project by Margaux Sauve, will be staged at the venue on Sept. 17 at 8 p.m.