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Michael and His Children at the Oliver Musical

Last night, March 6, Michael and his children went to the Royal Theatre in London to watch the musical Oliver, starring Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean). mj-london-6march2009-3.jpg After the show ended, as fans rushed toward Michael, things got out of control. But this story originally began when Michael left his hotel to go to this show. At that location, the over-crowding of fans created a dangerous, chaotic atmosphere. But Michael, as always, waved at them and sent kisses. mj-london-6march2009-1.jpg Fans greeted Michael enthusiastically, and Michael looked happy, smiling and waving at them. Before getting into a minibus, he shook hands with fans and signed their papers. Michael then walked with his children toward Drury Lane to go watch Oliver in the West End theatre. mj-london-6march2009-4.jpg Mark Lester, 50, Michael’s old friend who played the role of Oliver Twist as a teenager, joined them in the theatre hall. According to sources, they didn’t sit in the VIP seats, but on chairs close to the stage. The audience in the hall struggled to get photos until it was announced: "Flash photography is strictly prohibited!" mj-london-6march2009-2.jpg
With Mr. Bean and Mark Lester
According to witnesses, Michael clapped along with the show and kept the songs going. Actor Alan Davis was sitting among the crowd, and when he realized he was only four seats away from the King of Pop, he was amazed. He said that Michael liked the show: "At the end, he applauded the show enthusiastically, signed autographs, and then left the hall." mj-london-6march2009-5.jpg Source: eMJey / The Daily Telegraph