George Michael The Musical officially in the works after months of top secret meetings
PLANS for a musical based on the songs of late chart superstar George Michael have been confirmed.
His lifelong best friend David Austin has told The Sun that preparations are in motion for the stage show to help keep George’s legacy alive.
Those involved have set their sights on Broadway — with a West End run almost certain to follow if the project proves popular enough.
George shot to fame in 1980s pop duo Wham! with Andrew Ridgeley and became one of the best-selling recording artists of all time.
Speaking at the world premiere of concert film George Michael: The Faith Tour at the BFI IMAX in London, David said: “There is talk about Broadway. We’ve got our fingers in a lot of pies.”
The confirmation comes six months after The Sun first told the world of the secret plans.
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In April, we revealed that George’s sister Yioda Panayiotou, 64, had held confidential talks with producers.
A source said at the time: “As things stand, it’s all in the very early development stage, but the plan is to tell the story of George’s life and career with some of his hits mixed in.
“Right now it’s not a Mamma Mia! situation where his songs soundtrack a new story — this is about his life.”
The production is already being workshopped in New York, with seven-time Olivier Award nominee Maria Friedman in talks to direct.
George, died aged 53 on Christmas Day 2016 at home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.
