George Michael Reborn, the incredible tribute to the late, great George Michael & WHAM! is a must see! With his live vocals (NO LIP-SYNCING here), Robert Bartko exudes the energy and passion of George in the 80’s and 90’s… getting the crowd on the dance floor for “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and prompting standing ovations for his performance of “Careless Whisper.” He even gets the fans involved! Robert’s spot-on looks, vocal range, dance moves, crowd interaction, and charisma will leave you cheering for an encore. Close your eyes and you’ll swear you’re listening to the real deal.
About Robert Bartko: A life-long fan of George Michael & Wham, it was during his early high school years, that many began to point out an incredible resemble between George and Robert. Robert also being a singer in the drama club, had a voice that amazingly sounded exactly like George Michael’s. Throughout the following years, Robert began imitating the star’s signature vocal stylings and dance moves. Over the years, Robert has had a successful career as a solo recording artist &producer. Soon after the passing of his idol, Robert began dedicating his talents to pay tribute to the late Superstar with an electrifying live Tribute show complete with an extensive George Michael wardrobe, dancing and live vocals (no lip-syncing here!). Robert has thrilled audiences at clubs, concerts, private and corporate events, festivals and tribute shows throughout the country, including his recent selling out of the famed “House of Blues”.
Note that the event producer and Artist may change dates, times, and/or venues depending on the current COVID-19 environment. Ticket buyers will be updated by the Academy Center of the Arts staff, should any change to schedule or venue occurs.
Academy Member Presale begins Monday, May 15, 2023. Remaining tickets will be released to the public on Friday, May 19, 2023. All sales begin at 10 AM EST.
Academy Members Level 5+ Pre-Sale: Monday, May 15, 2023 Academy Members Level 4+ Pre-Sale: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Academy Members Level 3+ Pre-Sale: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Academy Members Level 1+ Pre-Sale: Thursday, May 18, 2023 General Public On-Sale: Friday, May 19, 2023
Tickets:
Orchestra Level:
Standard Seat: $25* Premium Seat: $35* Pit Seat: $45* Value Seat: $25* Obstructed Seat: $15*
Lower Balcony: Standard Seat: $25* Premium Seat: $35* Value Seat: $25* Obstructed Seat: $15*
Upper Balcony: Standard Seat: $25* Premium Seat: $35* Value Seat: $25* Obstructed Seat: $15*
Videography and audio recording during the performances are prohibited. Photography of the set on stage is allowed pre-show, post-show, and during intermission. But we do ask that you show our designers and visiting performers some love by crediting them (and by tagging us) in your social media posts.
The Academy Center of the Arts offers a diverse selection of entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every guest or for all ages. Ticket buyers should take responsibility for making informed decisions regarding their purchases. We recommend visiting the official show website of each show you are coming to see at the Academy. If you ever have questions about the content or appropriateness of a show, please contact us at [email protected].
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