The Life & Music of George Michael Comes to the Van Wezel

June 24, 2024 | Sarasota

Due to popular demand, Ruckus Entertainment today announced it has extended the U.S. tour for The Life and Music of George Michael (www.TheLifeandMusicofGM.com) that will visit more than 25 cities through this fall. The brand-new concert-style show chronicles the amazing journey George Michael had with music and his fans while capturing the performance and sound of the musical sensation with concert style staging and lighting. The Life and Music of George Michael will make a stop at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sunday, October 20 for one show only. Audiences are invited to join the party and listen to early music hits from Wham! and Michael’s illustrious solo career that made him a legend.

Tickets start at $30 and go on sale Friday, June 28. Tickets can be purchased at www.VanWezel.org, by calling the box office at 941-263-6799 or by visiting the box office Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Groups of 10 or more should contact Group Sale Manager Ellen Dyer at ellen.dyer@sarasotafl.gov 

“Get ready to relive the magic of George Michael’s music in a way you’ve never experienced before,” says Writer and Director Dean Elliott. “The Life and Music of George Michael will take fans on a captivating ride through the incredible musical legacy of a pop culture icon while dancing in the aisles to the biggest music hits of a generation.”

The Life and Music of George Michael celebrates the performance and sound of one of the biggest international stars of our time. The show will have fans on their feet dancing and singing along to blockbuster hits including “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go,” “Freedom,” “Faith,” “Careless Whisper,” “Father Figure,” and many more.

Michael sold over 115 million albums spanning four decades and rose to fame as a member of Wham! in the early 80’s. He went solo in 1987 with “Faith,” one of the biggest albums of all time. The album had four number one hits including “Faith,” “Monkey,” “Father Figure,” and “One More Try.” He won two Grammy Awards, three Brit awards, three American Music Awards and four MTV Video Music Awards.

For more information including on sale dates, a tour schedule and tickets visit www.TheLifeandMusicofGM.com.