Hi again! In this guide, we are going hardcore on the theatre scene and musical parties, as the next two weeks brings back legends and great DJs, as well as more goodies from our friends at KLPAC and Epic Tribe, with captivating sounds and masterful performances to fill your days with awesomeness!
 

WEEK 1 (MARCH 16 TO MARCH 22)

Thursday March 19th – Wednesday 25th

THRILLER LIVE: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION FEATURING THE HIT SONGS OF MICHAEL JACKSON @ PUTRA INDOOR STADIUM, BUKIT JALIL, KL.

London’s West End bring to us one of their most spectacular performances around the world in 28 countries with over 5,000 shows; Thriller Live, celebrates the life of the undisputed King of Pop. They bring you 45 years of Michael Jackson, from his days as the child star of Jackson 5, to his incredible solo run at the top of world charts, and features all of his memorable and evergreen hits of his life. Watch the trailer of this Milestone production presentation:

Showtime: 8.30pm, with 3.00pm matinee shows on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd (there is no show on March 23rd).
Venue: Putra Indoor Stadium, Lebuhraya Bukit Jalil, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur.
Ticket Prices: 
VVIP – RM 541 
VIP – RM 471
PS1 – RM 401
PS2 – RM 301
PS3 – RM 171
PS4 – RM 131

(All ticket prices ixclude RM3 processing fee)

Purchase the tickets online  or at TicketCharge authorized outlets. 
For more details, please call TicketCharge at +603 9222 8811

Thursday March 19th – 22nd

MAN ON MAN @ KL PAC, KL.

Produced by The Actors Studio Seni Theatre Rakyat, join them for a night of music and stories, in an intimate lounge setting, complete with a bar serving drinks inside Pentas 2. Featuring Aaron Teoh & Joel Wong, doing a whole night of male duets! They will be accompanied on the piano by Loh Ui Li.

Time: 19 March – 21 March @ 8:30pm, 22 March @ 3.00pm
Venue: Pentas 2, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, Sentul Park, 51100 KL.
Ticket prices:  

March 19th preview night – RM30 (without table seating package)
March 20th to March 22nd – RM40

Table seating of 4 (inclusive of a bottle of wine) – RM220 (RM40 per person for an extra person to be placed at the table)

(All tickets inclusive of RM3 ticket processing fee and welcome drink)
Get your tickets online or at the KL PAC box office (call 603 4047 9000).

Friday, March 20th – Tuesday, March 24th

PUTERI GUNUNG LEDANG @ ISTANA BUDAYA, KL.

One of the most outstanding theatrical music productions in Malaysia returns with its main cast reunited with a refreshed edition of the enduring story of the Malacca Sultan’s quest to win the heart of the alluring Princess of Ledang Hill. Relive the tale told in its most intricate of details from traditional sets to ageless costumes, as the music and choreography enhances its magical moments.

Venue: Istana Budaya, Jalan Tun Razak, 50694, KL.
Time: 8.00pm
Tickets:
RM 439
RM 339
RM 259
RM 219
RM 179 (Rock zone, in front of the stage)
RM 129
RM 79

Grab your tickets online or at Istana Budaya’s box office. For information, please call the ticket hotline at +603-7725 1177 or +603-4147 8600

Friday, March 20th

SERIOUS PLAY IMPROV LAB @ FINDARS, KL.

The new edition of Serious Play Improv Lab, the heart of mind-blowing experimental improvisational electronic and artistic music, features Luong Hue Trinh’s electro acoustic sounds from Hanoi, Vietnam, and also the return of Yong Yandsen and Goh Lee Kwang, with a few special guests.

Venue: FINDARS, 8, 4th Floor, Jalan Panggong, 50000 KL.
Time: 8.00pm
Tickets: Admission by RM20 donation.

Be haunted, mesmerized and everything nice with the electro-music artistry of Luong Hue Tringh.
Serious Play Improve Lab (SPIL) is a platform for experimental and improvisational music performers, each contributing a solo or duo set, then they will band together as a group. It encourages artistes to express new ideas and tones to create imaginative and mesmerizing alternative music and sounds. 

SPIL is a performance series of Kuala Lumpur Experimental Film & Video Festival (KLEX), with the support of venue partner FINDARS.

Saturday, March 21st

BII MY LOVE IN MALAYSIA 2015

The multi-talented musician and vocalist heartthrob from Taiwan, known for his hit single “Come Back To Me”, stages his first ever concert in Malaysia in celebration of his latest album, “Action Bii”. Get a feel of the Korean born Bii. 

Venue: Stadium Negara, Jalan Stadium, 50150 KL.
Time: 8.00pm
Tickets:
VVIP – RM 488
VIP – RM 388
PS 1 – RM 338
PS 2 – RM 238
PS 3 – RM 168

Purchase the tickets online or from TicketCharge authorized outlets. For more details, please call TicketCharge at +603 9222 8811

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WEEK 2 (MARCH 23 TO MARCH 29)

Monday, March 23rd

UPFRONT PRESENTS ERLEND ØYE & THE RAINBOWS @ THE BEE PUBLIKA

The uncanny musician, producer, composer, songwriter and singer at work with Kings of Convenience, The Whitest Boy Alive and Röyksopp, comes to Malaysia to perform his brand of indie rock songs laced with smooth synth-pop sounds accompanied by The Rainbows.

Do not be alarmed as your head wobbles to his songs.
Venue: The Bee, 36B, Level G2, Publika, Solaris Dutamas, 1 Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480 KL.
Time: 8.30pm
Tickets:
Presale: RM 98
At the door: RM 128

Get your tickets here: 
The Bee outlets at Jaya One and Publika.
PULP by Papa Palheta at 29-01, Jalan Riong, KL.
Rock Corner at Bangsar Village.
Teenage Head Records at VCR 20, Jalan SS 14/1, Subang Jaya.

Wednesday, March 25th

DJ ALIGATOR LIVE IN MALAYSIA @ SOJU, KL.

Known for his UK smash hit single “Whistle Song”, Aliasghar Movasat or DJ Aligator, touted as one of the best DJs in the world, will spin his famed hard pounding techno beats from the decks of Soju, KL. Check out the raw old-school techno feel of DJ Aligator. 

Venue:     Soju KL, Lot Ground Floor 001, 001A & 001B, Federal Hotel, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 KL.
Time: 10.00pm

For reservations and enquiries, please call +6011 1187 0300 or +6017 616 7720.

Saturday, March 26th – March 29th

WHO IS YOUR OSAMA? & OTHER SHORT PLAYLETS @KL PAC, KL.

Rajini Hassan, a struggling Indian actor, finds a change of fortune when he is cast as an infamous terrorist on a Hollywood Production. In spite of an accent too cute to be violent, he is stopped by immigration services and accidentally finds himself responsible for a possible world war.

A Serio-Comedy about the luckiest man alive – till he grew out his beard. Spread over 3 years, 2 continents with 1 actor in 30 Minutes. This show will be followed by 3 of Stray Factory’s short plays.

Presented by: Stray Factory (Chennai, India) & KLPAC (Find out more about Stray Factory Entertaiment.)
Venue: Pentas 2, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, Sentul Park, 51100 KL.
Date & Time:  26th – 28 March @ 8.30pm & 28th – 29 March @ 3.00pm

Ticket Price: 
Adult: RM 38
Opening Night Special (26th March): RM28
Matinee Special (28th & 29th March):  RM 28
Students, Disabled & TAS Card members: RM 28 

(inclusive of RM3 ticket processing fee)
Group Promotion: Buy 5 & Get 1 Free (for any combination of show)

Saturday March 28th – Sunday March 29th

THE MALAYSIAN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FEATURING JAMAL ABDILLAH @ MPO, KLCC.

Malaysia’s King of Pop with his legendary baritone croon graces the stage with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra to reinvent his marvellous hit songs from the past few decades, including “Kekasih Awal dan Akhir”, “Azura” and “Penghujung Rindu”, conducted by Ciarán McAuley.

Venue: Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, Level 2, Tower 2, Petronas Twin Towers, 50088 KLCC.

Time: 28th March @ 8.30pm & 29th March @ 3.00pm
Tickets:
RM 480
RM 380 
RM 280
RM 180

Order your tickets online or call +603 2331 7008 for more enquiries or +603 2051 7007 to book your tickets.

Saturday, March 28th

EPIC TRIBE 7TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FEATURING NAMASTE @ UNDER9 KL

EPIC Tribe, Malaysia’s leading & growing psychedelic music and culture, celebrates their 7th Anniversary, with an inspired birthday bash that includes the presence in the decks by Abstract from Indonesia, Spirit Moon from the UK and of course the one and only Namaste from the United States. You can experience Namaste’s unique hypnotic melody inspired EDM here.

Venue: Under9 KL, Bangunan Ming Annexe Jalan Ampang, 50450 KL.
Time: 9.00pm

Tickets:
RM15 (Before midnight)
RM20 (After midnight)

The night will also feature the deco and arts installation by Aumerta and the visionary live painting and arts by Nabura.