Brian Michaels got his start in radio at the age of 15 back in 1989. The early 90s saw a move to Moorhead, MN (Fargo, ND) for school and more radio opportunities. Brian found his niche in 1997 when he started a brand new weekly radio show called The A cappella Hour. Over the past 20 years Brian built up his knowledge and contacts in the a cappella world, as well as his CD collection (over 5000 a cappella CDs). Brian has been a judge at the Denver and Chicago Harmony Sweepstakes competition numerous times as well as a judge and nominator for the CARA’s (Contemporary A Cappella recording Awards) as well as serving as the Midwest regional Ambassador for CASA (The Contemporary A Cappella Society). Brian’s yearly holiday radio special “Holiday Harmonies: an a cappella Christmas” has been heard around the country. Brian grew up watching his sister and friends perform on stage, as well as all 3 of his own children. Brian has been involved in the local theatre community for over 10 years and in 2019 launched a new podcast focusing on the local theatre scene. This podcast is called Stage Notes with Brian Michaels.
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First Show:
Traveling production of Jersey BoysFavorite Show:
Hard to pick one, a few favorites: Newsies, JCS, Matilda, How to Succeed and Beauty and the BeastMOST POPULAR ARTICLES
Review: A VERY DIE HARD CHRISTMAS at Stage West
December 11, 2024
December 11, 2024
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Review: BIG FISH at Horizon Middle School Performing Arts Center
November 29, 2024
November 29, 2024
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Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL at Barnesville High School
November 20, 2024
November 20, 2024
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Review: ALICE BY HEART at West Fargo High School Theatre
November 6, 2024
November 6, 2024
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Review: CARRIE THE MUSICAL at Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre
October 21, 2024
October 21, 2024
Carrie: The Musical is an ambitious adaptation of Stephen King’s 1974 novel, blending horror, psychological tension, and music in a hauntingly memorable way. With a book by Lawrence D. Cohen, lyrics by Dean Pitchford, and music by Michael Gore, the musical captures the intensity of King’s story through emotionally charged performances and gripping songs.
Review: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at Sheyenne High School
July 23, 2024
July 23, 2024
'9 to 5: The Musical' is a vibrant and empowering stage adaptation of the 1980 film, featuring a score by Dolly Parton. This musical brings the story of three determined office workers who band together to overthrow their egotistical, sexist boss with humor, heart, and a catchy soundtrack.
Review: Gooseberry Park Players Presents DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID
July 22, 2024
July 22, 2024
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Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Trollwood Performing Arts School
July 21, 2024
July 21, 2024
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Review: CATS THE MUSICAL at Stage West At The Lights
July 8, 2024
July 8, 2024
Cats, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, is a groundbreaking work in musical theatre, premiering in London’s West End in 1981 and on Broadway in 1982. Based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, the musical revolves around the Jellicle cats, who gather annually at the Jellicle Ball where one cat is chosen to ascend to the Heaviside Layer and be reborn.
Review: RENT at FMCT / The Hjemkomst Center
June 25, 2024
June 25, 2024
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Review: WAIT UNTIL DARK at Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre At The Hjemkomst Center
April 6, 2024
April 6, 2024
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Review: LEND ME A SOPRANO at Harwood Prairie Playhouse
March 17, 2024
March 17, 2024
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Review: THE BATTLE OF BOAT at Sheyenne Theatre
February 25, 2024
February 25, 2024
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Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Fargo North High
December 8, 2023
December 8, 2023
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Review: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE THE MUSICAL at FMCT (The Hjemkomst Center)
December 4, 2023
December 4, 2023
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Review: LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL at Horizon Middle School Performing Arts Center
November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023
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Review: CRAZY FOR YOU at Davies High School
November 18, 2023
November 18, 2023
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Review: ANYTHING GOES at West Fargo High
November 6, 2023
November 6, 2023
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Review: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at Oak Grove
October 29, 2023
October 29, 2023
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