CHICAGO – When two brothers confront the sins of each other and it expands into a psychology of an entire race, it’s at a stage play found in Chicago’s Invictus Theatre Company production of “Topdog/Underdog,” now at their new home at the Windy City Playhouse through March 31st, 2024. Click TD/UD for tickets/info.
Janet Jackson to Perform Michael Jackson Tribute at MTV’s Video Music Awards
CHICAGO – According to TMZ, Janet Jackson is hard at work rehearsing for a Michael Jackson tribute that will be performed at this weekend’s MTV Video Music Awards.
Janet Jackson on the 2009 BET Awards. Photo credit: BET |
Jackson is set to put on a big performance honoring her late brother that will feature 20 backup dancers. The performance is being put together by some of the best choreographers in the world including Frank Gatson and Travis Payne.
According to dancer Kryiss Grant, one of Jackson’s ushers at the burial has been rehearsing for 15 hours a day. After the performance is over, Grant says there “won’t be a dry eye in the house”.
By ANGIE RENTMEESTER
Staff Writer
HollywoodChicago.com