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Michael Curry

Also Credited As: Michael D. Curry

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BIO

Michael's approach is unique, as he chooses to design and fabricate with a long-term team in his Oregon studio. The scenic designs, puppetry and performance effects from Michael Curry Design have been the cornerstone of shows for the past 30 years. Michael is best known for his work with The Lion King on Broadway, the Olympic Opening Ceremonies, Met Opera, Cirque du Soleil and other worldwide spectacles.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Victor [Replacement]

Clifford Bradshaw (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Performer

Productions

 
[US Tour, 2022]
Puppet Design
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Puppet Designer
 
[West End, 2021]
Puppet Designer
Mask Designer
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Puppet Designer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Puppet Designer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
Puppet Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Scenic & Costume Designer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Puppet Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Puppet Designer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Puppet Designer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Puppet Designer
Puppet Designer
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Puppets
 
[US Tour, 2005]
Special Effects Designer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Puppetry Consultant
 
[US Tour, 2002]
Puppet Designer
Mask Designer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Production Manager
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Production Manager
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Production Manager
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Production Manager
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Puppet Designer
Mask Designer
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Production Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Technical Director
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Technical Director
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Technical Director
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Technical Director
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Technical Director
Technical Director
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Technical Director
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Technical Director
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Mask Designer


TV Shows

He's with Me
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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Puppet Design

Michael Curry, Beetlejuice


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Puppet Design

Michael Curry, Frozen


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Puppet Design

Michael Curry, The Lion King


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Puppet Design

Michael Curry, The Lion King

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News


Tickets to BEETLEJUICE THE MUSICAL in Indianapolis on Sale Tomorrow

Single tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, at Clowes Memorial Hall will go on sale this week. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at National Arts Centre

What did our critic think of DISNEY'S THE LION KING at National Arts Centre?
Disney's THE LION KING Returns To The Bushnell In November

Disney's THE LION KING returns to The Bushnell on November 13.
BEETLEJUICE To Play the Ed Mirvish Theatre This July

BEETLEJUICE is set to haunt Toronto with performances beginning this July! Learn more about the production and how to get tickets.
Photos: DISNEY'S THE LION KING Celebrates 25 Years In The West End With A Special Third Act

Disney’s THE LION KING celebrated 25 triumphant years in the West End’s Lyceum Theatre on the afternoon of Sunday, 20 October with a special gala performance attended by the original creatives of the show including Julie Taymor, Lebo M, Richard Hudson, Irene Mecchi, Roger Allers and Donald Holder. Check out photos from the event here!
Disney's THE LION KING On Sale At the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale Tomorrow

Experience the magic of DISNEY'S THE LION KING as it returns to Fort Lauderdale.
BEETLEJUICE On Sale At PNC Broadway In Kansas City Music Hall This Week

BEETLEJUICE is set to haunt the Kansas City Music Hall with its Broadway tour. Tickets for the show, featuring a blend of comedy and the supernatural, go on sale to the public on October 18.
BEETLEJUICE Composer Eddie Perfect to Star in Title Role in Australia

After earning a Tony Award nomination for the music and lyrics he wrote for BEETLEJUICE, Eddie Perfect will star as the title role in the Australian premiere of the show which will play exclusively in Melbourne. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
BEETLEJUICE National Tour On Sale This Friday At The Stranahan Theater

Single tickets for the national tour of BEETLEJUICE at the Stranahan Theater will be available starting October 18.
BEETLEJUICE Comes to North Charleston PAC Next Year

It’s showtime! Best of Broadway announced that single tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, will go on sale Monday, October 21  at 10 AM.
Disney's THE LION KING On Sale At Miller Auditorium Next Week

Tickets for Disney’s THE LION KING at Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo will be available starting Tuesday, Sept. 24.
BEETLEJUICE Comes to Calgary in 2025

 Broadway Across Canada announced that single tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, will go on sale September 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM MT.
BEETLEJUICE On Sale At Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Next Week

The hit Broadway musical BEETLEJUICE announced its Edmonton tour stop with tickets available starting September 23.
BEETLEJUICE On Sale Now From Broadway Alaska

It's showtime! Broadway Alaska has announced that single tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, will go on sale Friday, September 13th, 2024.
BEETLEJUICE to Return to Chicago for a Third Time in March 2025

BEETLEJUICE is coming to Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre for a strictly limited engagement in March 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Madison Mosley Will Take Over the Role of Lydia on the National Tour of BEETLEJUICE

The National Tour of Beetlejuice has found its new Lydia! Madison Mosley, who currently plays the Girl Scout and understudies the role of Lydie on tour, will officially take over the role beginning performances on October 22 in Fayetteville, AR.
Meghan Finn, Artistic Director Of The Tank, Honored With 200k David Prize

Meghan Finn, artistic director of THE TANK, was honored with a $200k David Prize for her transformative impact as a New York Visionary. Learn more about her contributions and the significance of this award.
BEETLEJUICE Returns to San Francisco in December

It’s showtime! BroadwaySF, an ATG Entertainment company, announced that BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, will return to San Francisco for a limited engagement at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre.
Video: Cast of Disney's FROZEN Tour Celebrates Final Performance

Watch the company of FROZEN come together to perform 'Let It Go' (Finale) at the Buell Theatre in Denver, CO; where the original Broadway-bound production of FROZEN first welcomed audiences in 2017.
New Cast Members Will Join THE LION KING North American Tour

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Darnell Abraham as Mufasa, Juson Williams as Pumbaa, Erick D. Patrick as Simba, Thembelihle Cele as Nala and Sam Linda as Ed. Learn more about the cast here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Michael Curry been in?

Michael Curry has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Michael Curry been in?

Michael Curry has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Michael Curry been nominated for?

Michael Curry has been nominated for the following awards: Outstanding Puppet Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Beetlejuice, Outstanding Puppet Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Frozen, and Outstanding Puppet Design at the Drama Desk Awards for The Lion King.

What awards has Michael Curry won?

Michael Curry has won the following awards: Outstanding Puppet Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Frozen, and Outstanding Puppet Design at the Drama Desk Awards for The Lion King.

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