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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.




Little Women: Which One's Blair? Which One's Tootie?
February 1, 2005

The new musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel has all the warmth and artistry of a very special episode of a certain 80's sitcom.

Children's Letters to God CD: Heavenly Listening
January 30, 2005

The original Off-Broadway cast sings a David Evans/Douglas J. Cohen score full of bright melody and clever words.

Dirty Works: Sex, Drugs and a Lot of F***ing C***s
January 25, 2005

Stiff Upper Lip premieres Jamie Linley's drama of sex workers and drug dealers in London's slums

The Pirates of Penzance: NYGASP-ing With Delight
January 18, 2005

It's also a treat to see this G&S classic produced in a style more in keeping with its operetta roots. It is an operetta, after all.

Harold and Maude: Deeeeep In December
January 14, 2005

Try to remember their May to December; Tom Jones and new partner Joseph Thalken open their quirky and lovable new musical version of a cult favorite

The Rise and Fall of the Broadway Musical: Is The Fabulous Invalid Beyond Recovery?
January 13, 2005

Mark N. Grant's new book explores the fall of a once-vital art form.

Revew: Under The Bridge- Not Since Kelly
January 7, 2005

Kathie Lee Gifford and David Pomeranz offer us another example of why authors of musicals should stay away from bridges

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.



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