It's taken six years of hard work, endless contract negotiations and obtaining all the required licensing rights but, finally MJ The Evolution has secured all the key relationship to bring this great show to the stage .
Meet Dean Coleman: the visionary creator and driving force behind MJ The Evolution. With a profound passion for the legacy of Michael Jackson, Dean embarked on a journey to craft a show that not only pays tribute to the King of Pop but also beautifully captures the evolution of both the man and his music.
Dean’s meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to authenticity have led him to design each act of the show, meticulously aligning them with the different phases of Michael Jackson’s illustrious career. From his early days as a trailblazing young artist to his meteoric rise as a global icon, every moment is carefully curated to bring forth the essence of Michael’s artistic progression.
But MJ The Evolution is more than just a performance – it’s a labor of love, a homage to the unparalleled impact that Michael Jackson has had on the world of entertainment. Dean’s creative genius shines through in every carefully choreographed dance move, every note sung with utmost precision, and every costume that reflects the era it represents.
Join us as we delve into the evolution of Michael Jackson – not just his music, but the very essence of his being. Dean Coleman’s artistic prowess ensures that each performance is a tribute that transcends time, inviting you to experience the magic of Michael Jackson’s journey like never before.
Dr. Perry Paschall is a co-producer and partner of SPR. Mr. Paschall has been in the entertainment business for the past 20 years. Producing and developing investment opportunities for up and coming productions.
Introducing Sophia Song: Producer, co-creator, and a trailblazer in the world of entertainment and fashion. With an extensive background as a renowned fashion stylist, Sophia brings an unparalleled blend of creativity and expertise to the forefront of MJ The Evolution.
Sophia’s illustrious career has seen her collaborate with an impressive array of industry giants, leaving an indelible mark on every project she touches. From working alongside iconic figures like Olivia Newton-John to partnering with esteemed brands such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Roc Nation, and TIDAL, Sophia’s influence knows no bounds.
Her creative prowess extends beyond fashion, as she has lent her expertise to monumental names including Rihanna, Lloyd, Monster Products, and NFL players Marcedes Lewis, Marshawn Lynch, and Brandon Marshall. Sophia’s touch has graced events like Soul Train with Kiki Tyson, and she has collaborated with renowned Latin artist Yandel, as well as prestigious publications like Luxury Magazine and Vegas Magazine.
As a co-creator of MJ The Evolution, Sophia Song infuses her unparalleled artistic vision into every aspect of the show. Her ability to blend entertainment and fashion seamlessly results in a production that pays homage to Michael Jackson’s legacy while setting new standards for innovation.
Join us in experiencing the convergence of entertainment and style, curated by the remarkable Sophia Song. MJ The Evolution is not just a tribute; it’s a testament to Sophia’s dedication to pushing boundaries and redefining artistic excellence.
Mr. Brady is the co-producer and Musical Director of the show.
Mr. Hansel is the partner, co-producer, and Mr. everything to this Production.
Blair Farrington
Award-winning Director/Producer/Choreographer/
Designer Blair Farrington has spent a lifetime creating theatrical wonderment from Las Vegas to NY and Tokyo. Farrington’s body of work encompasses entertainment attractions, theatrical productions, headliners, commercials, events, network television and film. The creation of Iconic entertainment attractions Mr. Farrington is co-producers and one of the most sought-after Directors in Las Vegas.
Eunice Farrington
Co- Founder of Farrington Entertainment & Productions in 1985, Eunice’s professional skills as a dancer, musician, visual artist and stage manager has served her well. Along with husband Blair, Eunice has been a co- creative on many of Farrington’s most successful award-winning entertainment projects & productions.
Founded by Nick Alan and Tom Kendall, who have worked in the Entertainment Industry for 30 (plus) years, creating, developing and producing, variousstage, television and Film Productions.
Initiallybased out of Los Angeles, they have now expanded to Las Vegas and soon to be in Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
Their extensive background, in theatre involved owning the Tamarind Theaterand Actors Studio, for nearly 20 years, currently known as UCB (Upright Citizens Brigade). While owning the Tamarind, they produced over 250 plays and musicals, involvingover 2500 of the best in writers, directors, actors, dancers, designers and producers, mounting over 75 world premieres, with over 400 productions.
The Tamarind was proud to work with such theater notables as Sir John Neville, Hattie Winston, Ron Glass, Charles Nelson Reilly, Ben Stiller, George Furth, Angelina Fordellisi Nora Dunn, Sanaa Lathan, Paige O'Hara, Richard Kline, John Cusak, Jasime Guy, Jeremy Renner and Barry Levinson.
Patrons included Robert DeNiro, Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Mel Brooks, Sydney Poitier, Carl Reiner, Warren Beatty, Annette Bening, Ann-Margret, Kevin Costner, Bruce Willis, Demi Moore, Loni Anderson, Burt Reynolds, Governor Pete Wilson, along with a true honor of President Reagan and Mrs. Reagan.
Receiving Awards and acknowledgmentsfrom several critics choice awards in the Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, NAACP, the Governor'sMedia Access Award and the very prestigious, TheaterArts Award from the HollywoodArts Council, revitalizinga historic area of Hollywood, located below the infamous Hollywood sign.
Tom Kendall, after receiving fine arts degrees from The University of Evansville, Indiana and FSU/A solo Conservatory in Sarasota, Florida, in between attending Julliardin NYC, moved to Los Angeles, whereby after winning two Emmy Awards, co-founded The Picture Shop, becoming President of Ghost VFX, a division of Streamland Media, currently known as the world largest Post Production(s) Company.
Nick Alan, formerly a Televisionand Film Agent in NYC and Los Angeles also became a multi-dimensional entertainment creator. His credits and experiences involved being a TV Talk Show Host, in "Putting on The Ritz", former director under Miss USA/Universe, also including becoming one of LA's top Fashions Photographers, acknowledged in one of the best sellers "How to be a Working Actor",written by Mari Lynn Henry ,a former Head of ABC Daytime Casting. While at The Tamarind, Nick was able to write, direct and produce award winning equity wavier, theatrical productions, later produced and aired on HBO & Showtime Networks. Other guest features on "Entertainment Tonight, The Tonight Show", "David Letterman", "Extra", "The Today Show and People Magazine". Currently involved in the creative management of various talents, as well as the developing of stage, television and film projects with Kendall / Alan Entertainment Productions.
As Executive Producers of " MJ The Evolution", we wish SPR Promotions and all others involved, the very best of success and good wishes. This show was created and meant to truly be a performance masterpiece, full of entertainment for all ages.
Nicholas Alan, formerly a Television and Film Agent in NYC and Los Angeles, co-owned The Tamarind Theatre in the heart of Hollywood for nearly two decades. Currently, still well known for its artistic venue, it has now become the new home of The UCB Theatre/Hollywood. Previously he was directing and producing beauty pageants under Miss Universe, Inc. until his Miss New York / USA padded her bra, getting disqualified from the competition and truly generating worldwide media coverage over the POPE being shot! That incident gave CBS their highest “pageant” TV ratings and Nick more than 15 minutes of international fame, not to mention, it also landed itself as a question in the classic game Trivial Pursuit.
Nonetheless, his 30-year entertainment experiences have afforded him to become quite multi-dimensional. Nick, who was also a Theatrical and Fashion Photographer, was regarded as LA’s Top Photographers in one of the best sellers “How to be a Working Actor”, written by Mari Lyn Henry, the former head of ABC’s Daytime Casting. He is currently engaged in the creative management of various multitalented actors and singers, as well as, creating various comedic television and film projects that are currently being developed.
As co-owner of the Tamarind Theatre, Nick was also able to write, direct, produce, and/or develop award-winning, equity wavier, theatrical productions along with his creative partner and co-owner Thomas Kendall. Many of these productions moved on to larger venues, which have included Off-Broadway, television, and accredited independent films.
In as much as Nick has been featured on Entertainment Tonight and HGTV’S House Hunters, he also co-hosted a syndicated talk show Putting on the Ritz. The Tamarind Theatre had also been featured on Entertainment Tonight, as well as, The Tonight Show, David Letterman, Extra, The Today Show, and People Magazine. Many co-productions produced by The Tamarind Theatre received several “Critics Choice” awards from the LA Times, as well as, other awards from LA Weekly, Drama-Logue, Backstage West, NAACP, the Governor’s Media Access Award, as well as a Theatre Arts Award from the Hollywood Arts Council. The Tamarind was also frequently seen and featured in the HBO series “Unscripted”, produced by the Academy Award-winning Actor/Director, George Clooney.
Nick will forever be indebted and grateful to his NYC mentor, Stephen Draper (Broadway Theatrical Agent), who discovered Geraldine Page and Richard Kiley, as well as Kingsley Colton (Hollywood Agent and founder of The Kingsley Colton Agency) most known for representing Television and Film stars that ranged from Gloria Swanson, Irene Ryan, John Derek, to Loni Anderson. Beverly Hecht (of the Beverly Hecht Agency) initially representing Debra Wringer and Brad Garrett, and iconic Manager Bob LeMond, mostly known for discovering and representing John Travolta, Patrick Swayze, and Jon-Erik Hexum. All in all, gaining their mentorship, knowledge, and wisdom, taught Nick what real representation and respect for talent, truly affords you in the Entertainment Industry.
At the same time, wishing to thank Jennifer Grey (Star of Dirty Dancing) for training him to be a waiter in NYC’s infamous and memorable restaurant The Saloon, across from Lincoln Center whereby he lasted approximately one night. ironically remembering his last table being Mike Wallace, for which he still claims may have jinxed him within 60 Minutes!
In regards to all of his endeavors, along with partner Tom Kendall, they are still enjoying creating live Stage Productions and Executive Producing other various shows currently appearing in Las Vegas, with expectations of Miami and Los Angeles.
Tom Kendall has been in the Entertainment Industry for thirty years. He received fine art degrees from The University of Evansville, Indiana, and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory in Sarasota, Florida. In between attending the Juilliard School in NYC.
His extensive background in theatre involved founding and owning the Tamarind Theatre for nearly 20 years, currently known as UCB (Upright Citizens Brigade). While owning the Tamarind he produced over 250 plays and musicals. Throughout his tenure, he worked with such theatre notables as Sir John Neville, Charles Nelson Reilly, Ron Glass, Paige O’Hara, George Furth, Ben Stiller, Hattie Winston, Sanaa Lathan, John Cusack, Charles Busch, Nora Dunn, Richard Kline, Will Ferrell and Jane Lynch among others.
Tom, as a producer, was responsible for the development of Kathy Buckley’s one-woman show, “Don’t Buck with Me!” which played the famed Tiffany Theatre, co-producing later with David Hyde Pierce, in the New York off-Broadway run at the Lamb’s Theatre. Other original projects were, ”The Right to Remain Silent”(Showtime), Hell Cab (Independent film), It’s All About You (Independent film), “Fixin’ to Die” (Kennedy Center / Off-Broadway), Eden Court (Hahn-Cosmopolitan Theatre) and most recently “The Eyes of Babylon”, (Showtime documentary – “Semper fi”).
Tom has been the recipient of the Governor’s Media Access Award, the Los Angeles City Council Certificate of Merit, the LA Weekly award, the Theatre LA Ovation award, and most recently the NAACP award for Best Director of a Musical. The musical, “Hey! I’m the Mama!” starring Jazz legend Spanky Wilson and her daughter, Angela Teek, was initially developed for Las Vegas.
In 2001, Tom joined the staff of Encore Hollywood, a post-production house, as a producer for television, film, commercials, and music video visual effects. He became EVP of VFX for Deluxe worldwide in 2007, responsible for shows such as House, My Name is Earl, Entourage, Big Love, Huff, Medical Investigation, Heartland, Charmed, Supergirl, The Flash, and The River among others. While at Encore/Deluxe his team won the Emmy for Supporting Visual Effects for the Cinemax show “Banshee”. In addition, Tom was instrumental in helping women break ground to be the first woman to win an academy award for best director in a major motion Picture, Kathryn Bigelow for The Hurt Locker.
Tom then undertook the position of President of VFX after co-founding Picture Shop, an industry-leading post-production facility. Their shows included Hawaii Five-0, MacGyver, Magnum PI, NCIS, The Walking Dead, Charmed, New Amsterdam, Grand Hotel, NCIS: NOLA, and American Housewife among others.
In 2019, Kendall then became president of Ghost VFX after the company was acquired by Picture Shop VFX. In this role, he oversaw the integration of the two companies and led Ghost VFX to new heights (today, as part of Streamland Media, this has become the largest post-production(s) facility in the world).
Under Kendall's leadership, Ghost VFX won numerous awards for its work in television including an Emmy for Star Trek: Discovery. Other projects included The Mandalorian, The Walking Dead, as well as Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
In addition to his work with Ghost VFX and Streamland Media, Kendall is also a member of the Visual Effects Society (VES) and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Kendall is a highly respected figure in the VFX industry and is known for his leadership, creativity, and technical expertise.
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