Monster Mash: Michael Jackson ‘Thriller’ event draws thousands; Geffen Playhouse’s discount ticket scheme; Meryl Streep monologues

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-- Aiming for a record: Close to 13,000 dancers recently participated in a Michael Jackson ‘Thriller’ event in Mexico City, which could be a world record.

-- Innovative thinking: The Geffen Playhouse attempts a discount ticket strategy to address its financial woes.

-- Big turnout: An online fund-raising effort in Detroit has exceeded expectations by raising close to $2 million more than its goal of $3 million.

-- Meryl monologues: A comedy theater in L.A. will host an evening of actors performing monologues from various Meryl Streep movies.

-- Hard times: Art museums in Mexico are struggling financially as a result of the recession and swine flu pandemic.

-- Architectural controversy: Beijing’s CCTV tower has some people upset over the building’s alleged sexual imagery.

-- Spring in its step: Chicago’s Joffrey Ballet is experiencing an invigorating infusion of new dance talent.

-- Marquee names: Stockard Channing and Jane Alexander will star in a new production of David Hare’s 2002 play ‘Breath of Life’ at the Westport Country Playhouse.

-- Not appreciative: Students at a University of Tennessee campus react negatively to a public sculpture by artist Alice Aycock.

-- Surprise winners: A Japanese couple have won the Seventh World Championship of Tango in Buenos Aires.

-- David Ng