The Life & Music of George Michael

September 20, 2024 | Sarasota

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is thrilled to welcome tour of The Life and Music of George Michael to Sarasota on Sunday, October 20 at 7pm. 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. 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.

“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.

Tickets start at $30 and 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 6 p.m. or Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Groups of 10 or more should contact 941-263-6726. 

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