ARRANGEMENTS A Modern Dramedy

Who Was George Michael?

George Michael was one of the defining pop voices of the 80s and 90s—half of Wham!, then a solo superstar who sold over 125 million records. Behind the hits was a songwriter obsessed with freedom, faith, love, and the cost of living in the spotlight.

His music tackled desire, heartbreak, and the search for authenticity. He wrote about secrecy and coming out before he could do it himself—and when he did, his work became an anthem for LGBTQ+ liberation and self-acceptance. "Freedom! '90" wasn't just a single; it was a declaration.

He also faced struggles that shadowed his career: years in the closet under intense scrutiny, legal battles, addiction, loss, and the weight of fame. That tension—between the glossy pop and the private pain—is what makes his songs so durable.

Arrangements doesn't tell his story. It uses 11 of his iconic songs as emotional landscape—the soundtrack to our own negotiations about love, commitment, and what we owe each other.