George Michael Makes Long-Awaited Return to Philadelphia to Perform Live at Wachovia Center July 26

After performing 80 shows in 12 European countries for a staggering 1.3 million fans over the past year alone, legendary superstar George Michael will bring his smash 25 LIVE tour to the Wachovia Center on Saturday, July 26.

Tickets at $48, $68, $88, $128 & $253 will go on sale on Monday, April 7 at 10 a.m. exclusively through ComcastTIX at ComcastTIX.com, 1-800-298-4200, the Wachovia Complex Box Office, select ACME locations, and the Virtua Health Flyers Skate Zone at Voorhees.

Michael is making his American acting debut on the new ABC-TV hit series, 'Eli Stone,' on Thursday, March 27 at 10 p.m.

The new record, a 29-song, two-CD set entitled, Twenty-Five, will be released on April 1, featuring several new songs with superstars Paul McCartney and Mary J. Blige, plus many of Michael's iconic songs from his solo and WHAM! career. In addition, a companion two-disc DVD of 40 videos will also be made available.

The 25 LIVE tour broke several ticket-sales records, most notably in Copenhagen. Michael's concert at The Parken Stadium sold over 50,000 tickets in the matter of minutes, shattering the previous ticket sales record at the venue, formerly held by U2. On the 25 LIVE tour, Michael left both fans and critics alike in awe:

'It was a master class in pop genius.' - The Observer

'George proved he is simply one of the best vocalists this country has ever produced. A stunning performance.' - The Sun

'Worth waiting for. The show was, in every single meaning of the word, perfect.' - De Morgen

'A tremendous singer, a complete showman, all George Michael needs is a mike, his songs, and the magic on stage is instantaneous.' - La Parisien

George Michael has enjoyed one of the most successful and enduring careers in the history of pop music, selling more than 85 million records globally and encompassing seven US No. 1 singles, two Grammy awards, three American Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award and two prestigious Ivor Novello awards for songwriting. His record 'Faith' has sold over 20 million copies alone. In addition, Michael has garnered 11 British No. 1 singles and seven British No. 1 albums. He recently was declared the most played British artist on radio over the course of the last 20 years.

Friday, March 28, 2008