A born entertainer with an heartening voice.
Massimiliano Cims was born in Naples, Italy. At the age of 10, he developed a passion for music and soon-thereafter studied classical piano and guitar. As a young boy he had always been influenced by the soulful sounds of Sade, Luther Vandross and Stevie Wonder. More importantly, global superstar George Michael had shaped his eagerness and passion for music and performance.
In 2012, Cims had been handpicked out of one thousand contestants to perform his rendition of the legendary Enrico Caruso's "O'Sole Mio" to the outstanding applause and standing ovation at the prestigious "Teatro Bellini" in Naples.
In 2015, at the advice of Fortunato Zampaglione, famed Italian music producer at the Universal Records, Cims sets his goals and sights out for Hollywood's progressive music landscape.
With his catchy, charming and charismatic Italian sound, Cims was asked to perform his warm-hearted version of singing sensation George Michael's "Faith" at the historical Gibson showroom in Los Angeles.
In 2017 Cims made the decision to move to New York to further his career, On September 16 (his birthday), his love for music brought him to the Sugar Bar, in New York, owned by the legendary songwriter duo Ashford and Simpson. Upon the opening of his performance, singing the timeless hit "Careless Whisper", the crowd, charmed and amazed by his style and by his performance, asked him to come back and perform again; which led him to the conceptualization of musical theater- tribute to megastar George Michael.
In his show, Faith realized a George Michael Tribute, Massimiliano pays homage to one of the greatest performers and songwriters who had hurdled barriers, becoming the icon of an era and the inspiration for many performers who followed in his footsteps. The show is set to thrill Broadway with the inspiring true story of one man's remarkable journey from songwriter multi grammy award winner. From the string of pop classics he wrote to his own life-changing, chart-busting success, George Michael in Faith takes you back through a journey where it all began - and takes you on the emotional ride of a lifetime.
Told through the captivating and dramatic presentation, Faith realized a George Michael Tribute, presents the complexities and conflicts of life's rich emotions seen through love, heartbreak and celebration that the famed singer/songwriter faced during his momentous rise to stardom! Featuring over a dozen pop classics, including
Michael's classic hits "Faith", "Father Figure ", "Freedom 90' and his greatest "Everything she wants". Throughout the performance, Cims delivers riveting and soulful melodies that will not only have you dancing on your feet, but rather joining in singing and dancing on the fun-filled Broadway celebrated evening! This crowd-pleasing international phenomenon is filled with the hit songs you remember - and a new performer story that you'll never forget.
Date: Saturday, September 15th, 2018
Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: The Producers Club, 358 west 44th street New York, NY
Tickets: Free donation, all the money will be devolved to the Alzheimer's Association
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