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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.




New Yiddish Rep Presents Reading of Banned Lesbian Romance, GOD OF VENGEANCE
New Yiddish Rep Presents Reading of Banned Lesbian Romance, GOD OF VENGEANCE
June 24, 2016

The play that was censored from Broadway in 1923 was the subject of Paula Vogel and Rebecca Taichman's drama, INDECENT.

VIDEO: Are You Addicted To Tony Award Performance Videos? You're Not Alone
VIDEO: Are You Addicted To Tony Award Performance Videos? You're Not Alone
June 24, 2016

A hilarious video for people who can stop watching Tony Award clips.

Gordon Connell, BIG RIVER's Original Mark Twain, Dies at 93
Gordon Connell, BIG RIVER's Original Mark Twain, Dies at 93
June 24, 2016

A frequent performer on and off Broadway, Connell was married to actress Jane Connell.

PHOTO FLASH: Beautiful Aerial View of Central Park's Delacorte Theater
PHOTO FLASH: Beautiful Aerial View of Central Park's Delacorte Theater
June 24, 2016

The creation of this favorite New York cultural institution was once a controversial legal issue.

FLASH FRIDAY: SOMETHING ROTTEN!'s New Shakespeare Will Chase in HIGH FIDELITY
FLASH FRIDAY: SOMETHING ROTTEN!'s New Shakespeare Will Chase in HIGH FIDELITY
June 24, 2016

He can play the suave leading man when called upon, but Will Chase is one of Broadway's leading rock star performers.

VIDEO: #LoveIsLove: Broadway Congratulates AVENUE Q's Rod and Ricky On Renewing Their Vows
VIDEO: #LoveIsLove: Broadway Congratulates AVENUE Q's Rod and Ricky On Renewing Their Vows
June 24, 2016

Joel Grey officiated the ceremony where the happy puppet couple celebrated their fifth anniversary.

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Renee Elise Goldsberry On Overcoming Failure
VIDEO: HAMILTON's Renee Elise Goldsberry On Overcoming Failure
June 24, 2016

In an inspiring video, Goldsberry explains how she overcame the obstacles that she felt were causing her to fail on stage.

Bid To Meet FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Danny Burstein, Support The Actors Fund
Bid To Meet FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Danny Burstein, Support The Actors Fund
June 23, 2016

Charitybuzz's new auction offers four tickets for the hit revival of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, plus a $250 gift card to Glass House Tavern.

Remembering Darcie Denkert's 'Fine Romance' With Broadway and Hollywood
Remembering Darcie Denkert's 'Fine Romance' With Broadway and Hollywood
June 23, 2016

All proceeds from her acclaimed book on Broadway and Hollywood musicals were donated to the Motion Picture & Television Fund and the Actors Fund.

Billboard's Open Letter On Gun Violence Signed By Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Josh Groban, Lady Gaga, Many More
Billboard's Open Letter On Gun Violence Signed By Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Josh Groban, Lady Gaga, Many More
June 23, 2016

Nearly 200 entertainment artists and executives support the call to restrict gun purchases.

VIDEO: ALADDIN's Broadway Jafar, Jonathan Freeman, Gets Lost In Translation With Hamburg Jafar Ethan Freeman
VIDEO: ALADDIN's Broadway Jafar, Jonathan Freeman, Gets Lost In Translation With Hamburg Jafar Ethan Freeman
June 23, 2016

Can Broadway's Jonathan Freeman recognize his lines when Ethan Freeman says then in German?

VIDEO: Carole King Reflects On BEAUTIFUL's 1,000th Performance
VIDEO: Carole King Reflects On BEAUTIFUL's 1,000th Performance
June 23, 2016

The American music legend was reluctant to have her life story turned into a musical, but now she delights in the joy it shares.

Sweet Sorrow Indeed! Christian Borle Departs SOMETHING ROTTEN! July 16th
Sweet Sorrow Indeed! Christian Borle Departs SOMETHING ROTTEN! July 16th
June 22, 2016

No replacement has been announced for the two-time Tony-winner as the rock star William Shakespeare.

Critics Crisis: New York Post's Elisabeth Vincentelli Let Go After Deadline Dismisses Jeremy Gerard
Critics Crisis: New York Post's Elisabeth Vincentelli Let Go After Deadline Dismisses Jeremy Gerard
June 23, 2016

Vincentelli had been the NY Post's first-string drama critic since replacing the late Clive Barnes in 2009.

Alice Ripley and Jennifer Damiano Lead Company of AMERICAN PSYCHO SINGS DUNCAN SHEIK at Feinstein's/54 Below
Alice Ripley and Jennifer Damiano Lead Company of AMERICAN PSYCHO SINGS DUNCAN SHEIK at Feinstein's/54 Below
June 22, 2016

Cast members reunite to sing from AMERICAN PSYCHO, SPRING AWAKENING and other Sheik favorites.

Lupita Nyong'o: Danai Gurira's ECLIPSED Shows How 'A Sisterhood Can Transcend The Power Of Guns'
Lupita Nyong'o: Danai Gurira's ECLIPSED Shows How 'A Sisterhood Can Transcend The Power Of Guns'
June 22, 2016

The Oscar-winner expresses her admiration for the playwright and her work, which recently concluded its Broadway run.

Bid To See Lin-Manuel Miranda's Final HAMILTON Performance, Support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Bid To See Lin-Manuel Miranda's Final HAMILTON Performance, Support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
June 22, 2016

July 9th is the hottest ticket for Broadway's hottest ticket as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom, Jr. and Phillipa Soo leave their HAMILTON roles.

VIDEO: HAMILTON's New #Ham4Ham Host Rory O'Malley Mashes Up With Aaron Tveit in 360º
VIDEO: HAMILTON's New #Ham4Ham Host Rory O'Malley Mashes Up With Aaron Tveit in 360º
June 22, 2016

The current King George will be taking over hosting responsibilities after Miranda leaves on July 9th.

AUDIO: 13 HAMILTON-Inspired #EduHam Performances By NYC Students
AUDIO: 13 HAMILTON-Inspired #EduHam Performances By NYC Students
June 22, 2016

Hear songs and raps created by students attending special #EduHam Wednesday matinee performances.

British Council and The Old Vic's Website MixThePlay Lets Visitors Direct A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
British Council and The Old Vic's Website MixThePlay Lets Visitors Direct A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
June 22, 2016

The new website allows visitors to make artistic choices in directing a scene from A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM



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