Outside the temperature soared in excess of 100 degrees and inside the Theatre the much needed air conditioning system packed it in. But in true "the show must go on" fashion, Michael performed before the sell out crowd at the Saroyan Theatre Saturday night.
Making the best of an uncomfortable situation, Michael sent out for cold bottled water for everyone in the house. The band soon shed their suit jackets and eventually even their ear monitors were useless due to excessive moisture.
In spite of the sweltering conditions, Michael remained fully suited throughout his performance and kept on singing.
There were a few casualties in the evening. One woman collapsed when Michael kissed her and there were others who succumbed to the heat, but with paramedics on site the evening proceeded with many standing ovations from a packed house of sweat soaked fans.
Outside the temperature soared in excess of 100 degrees and inside the Theatre the much needed air conditioning system packed it in. But in true "the show must go on" fashion, Michael performed before the sell out crowd at the Saroyan Theatre Saturday night.
Making the best of an uncomfortable situation, Michael sent out for cold bottled water for everyone in the house. The band soon shed their suit jackets and eventually even their ear monitors were useless due to excessive moisture.
In spite of the sweltering conditions, Michael remained fully suited throughout his performance and kept on singing.
There were a few casualties in the evening. One woman collapsed when Michael kissed her and there were others who succumbed to the heat, but with paramedics on site the evening proceeded with many standing ovations from a packed house of sweat soaked fans.