The show stars Craig Winberry & Connor Antico in the celebrated George Michael Tribute
Ruckus Entertainment has announced The Life and Music of George Michael North American tour has added several new performances in Toronto, Canada, following overwhelming demand. The dynamically staged concert-style show will visit 28 cities and chronicle George Michael’s remarkable musical journey and his deep connection with fans. Audiences will join a true celebration of this icon, and experience live renditions of early hits from Wham! as well as George Michael’s illustrious solo career that made him a legend.
The trek launches September 17th in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, and will make stops in Boston, San Francisco and Southern California, among others. The tour will conclude in Toronto for 12 performances starting November 1st through November 10th.
“Get ready for an extraordinary adventure celebrating George Michael’s legacy and musical brilliance,” says writer and director Dean Elliott. “Fans are out of their seats the entire night, singing and dancing in the aisles to the unforgettable hits that left an indelible mark on pop culture.”
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. The album had four No. 1 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.
Returning to this fall’s tour and fresh off the Australian run of the show this summer, Craig Winberry is back and honored to get the party started. Winberry has captivated audiences in Off-Broadway hits like The Gunfighter Meets His Match and The Golden Girls Musical Parody. He’s also made a mark in regional theaters with standout performances in Mamma Mia. Beyond theater and film, Craig is part of the music duo BaseSuite, with popular tracks on top streaming platforms. The recent EP release from the duo includes a cover of Wham!’s cult classic Club Tropicana.
Joining The Life and Music of George Michael tour this fall is Connor Antico. Antico is a dynamic and versatile actor, singer, and songwriter who received his BFA from Pace Musical Theater NYC. Connor recently co-starred in the Emmy Award-winning Girl You Need No Makeup alongside Amy Schumer. His film and TV credits include Netflix’s Greater, The Brandon Burlsworth Story, Naomi & Eli’s No Kiss List, Jamie Marks is Dead, and Oxygen Network’s The Next Big Thing. He also performs as the lead singer alongside Paul Pesco of Hall & Oates’ Live From Daryl’s House.
The Life and Music of George Michael 2024 North American Dates:
Sept 17 – Greensburg, PA @ Palace Theatre
Sept 18 – Syracuse, NY @ Crouse Hinds Theater
Sept 19 – Philadelphia, PA @ Miller Theater
Sept 20 – Boston, MA @ Emerson Colonial Theatre
Sept 21 – Worcester, MA @ Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
Sept 22 – New Brunswick, NJ @ State Theatre
Sept 25 – Cleveland, OH @ Connor Palace
Sept 26 – Toledo, OH @ Stranahan Theater
Sept 27 – Warren, OH @ Packard Music Hall
Sept 28 – DeKalb, IL @ Egyptian Theatre
Sept 29 – Champaign, IL @ State Farm Center Theater
Oct 1 – Bartlesville, OK @ Bartlesville Community Center
Oct 2 – Dallas, TX @ Majestic Theater
Oct 5 – San Francisco, CA @ Curran Theatre
Oct 6 – Costa Mesa, CA @ Segerstrom Concert Hall
Oct 9 – Thousand Oaks, CA @ Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
Oct 12 – Tucson, AZ @ Fox Theatre
Oct 13 – Chandler, AZ @ Chandler Center for the Arts
Oct 16 – Atlanta, GA @ Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center
Oct 18 – Jacksonville, FL @ Florida Theatre
Oct 20 – Sarasota, FL @ Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Oct 22 – Spartanburg, SC @ Memorial Auditorium
Oct 23 – Durham, NC @ DPAC
Oct 25 – Washington, DC @ National Theatre
Oct 27 – Greensboro, NC @ Steven Tanger Center
Oct 29 – Columbus, OH @ Southern Theatre
Oct 31 – Burlington, ON @ Burlington Performing Arts Center
Nov 1-10 – Toronto, ON @ CAA Theatre
