Michael Dale - Page 159

Michael Dale After 20-odd years singing, dancing and acting in dinner theatres, summer stocks and the ever-popular audience participation murder mysteries (try improvising with audiences after they?ve had two hours of open bar), Michael Dale segued his theatrical ambitions into playwriting. The buildings which once housed the 5 Off-Off Broadway plays he penned have all been destroyed or turned into a Starbucks, but his name remains the answer to the trivia question, "Who wrote the official play of Babe Ruth's 100th Birthday?" He served as Artistic Director for The Play's The Thing Theatre Company, helping to bring free live theatre to underserved communities, and dabbled a bit in stage managing and in directing cabaret shows before answering the call (it was an email, actually) to become BroadwayWorld.com's first Chief Theatre Critic. While not attending shows Michael can be seen at Citi Field pleading for the Mets to stop imploding. Likes: Strong book musicals and ambitious new works. Dislikes: Unprepared celebrities making their stage acting debuts by starring on Broadway and weak bullpens.




A Number: Shepard And His Flock
January 5, 2005

Carol Churchill's new drama has Dallas Roberts as the clones of Sam Shepard's son

La Cage Aux Folles: Pat Buchanan's Favorite Musical?
January 4, 2005

Believe or not, a Jerry Herman tune was once a rallying cry for an anti-gay rights politician

Gem of the Ocean: Another Jewel From August Wilson
December 30, 2004

Phylicia Rashad leads a strong ensemble in Kenny Leon's visually and emotionally gripping production

Billy Crystal's 700 Sundays: Yes, But Is It Performance Art?
December 24, 2004

It's funny! It's sentimental! It's a smashing Broadway debut as both author and actor! But what is it?

Pacific Overtures: If You Want to Know Who They Are
December 18, 2004

Nearly 100 years before Pacific Overtures premiered on Broadway, an operetta was inspired by Japanese relations with the west

Jason Graae in Coup de Graae: Graae-vo! Graae-vo!
December 16, 2004

Inspired clowning, sensitive vocals and a dropped name or two make Graae's new show a perfect remedy for the winter blues

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Michael Frayn's Democracy
December 12, 2004

Yes, you too can enjoy the hit drama of German politics. Even if you can't even understand the reviews!

Modern Orthodox: Thou Shalt Not Think Too Hard
December 8, 2004

Daniel Goldfarb's comedy of Jewish singles has a terrific cast, swift direction and plenty of good laughs. Just try not to let the plot get in the way.

Souvenir: Judy Kaye is Pitch Perfect in a Touching New Comedy
December 7, 2004

Florence Foster Jenkins couldn't hit a right note to save her life, but they sure loved her at Carnegie Hall

Falling Off Broadway: Never Put Your Own Life Story Into The Show!
December 6, 2004

Broadway producer David Black barely touches on his life in the theatre

Dame Edna: Back With a Vengeance!: Bringing Low Comedy to Greater Heights
December 2, 2004

Barry Humphries brings his adorably abusive creation back to Broadway

Whoopi: A Solo Show That Really Isn't
November 30, 2004

The spotlight is on the audience, literally, as Whoopi Goldberg returns to Broadway

The Good Body: Straight Guys Rejoice! Eve Ensler Has a New One!
November 27, 2004

Forget the flowers and jewelry. Nothing says 'I care' like taking her to an Eve Ensler play.

'night, Mother: Marsha Norman's Pulitzer Winner Gets a Chilly Revival
November 22, 2004

Michael Meyer's production has Edie Falco and Brenda Blethyn playing at an interesting emotional distance

The Talk of the Town: What Fresh Musical Is This?
November 19, 2004

The rise and fall of the Algonquin Round Table is cleverly and charmingly musicalized in an outstanding and hilarious new musical

Children's Letters to God: An Answer to a Musical Theatre Lover's Prayer
November 16, 2004

You don't need to bring a kid along to have a great time at this clever and hip musical

Twelve Angry Men: The Boys are Back in Town
November 14, 2004

Director Scott Ellis keeps emotions high with a stage-savvy ensemble

The New Jersey Trapezoid: Musical Silliness on the High Seas
November 12, 2004

Tom Kleh's merry pirate musical goes The Bermuda Triangle one better

She Loves Me: and the Feeling is Mutual
November 9, 2004

Paper Mill showcases one of Broadway's most perfect musicals in a production that defines charm

The Immigrant: Deep in the Heart of Tsores
November 6, 2004

A new musical tells of Russian Jews in Texas



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