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.
VIDEO: KINKY BOOTS Promotes Gender Identity Acceptance With Music Video 'Just Pee'
June 3, 2016
June 3, 2016
Cyndi Lauper's anthem to self-identity has been tweaked a bit to address the current issue of who may be allowed to use which room to relive themselves.
AUDIO: Gloria Estefan Says ON YOUR FEET! Deserves Tony For 'Best Should Have Been Nominated Show'
June 3, 2016
June 3, 2016
The music legend has high praise for the creators of her bio-musical despite only one Tony nomination.
Man Falls From Grand Theatre Balcony During Blackpool and Fylde Light Opera Company's GREASE
June 3, 2016
June 3, 2016
An 18-year-old man is hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after falling into an aisle.
Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, JERSEY BOYS Is A Groundbreaking Jukebox Musical, 2006
June 3, 2016
June 3, 2016
With a smartly-written book, JERSEY BOYS proved that jukebox musicals can be more than just fun.
VIDEO: Lincoln Center Seeks 1,000 Volunteer Singers For THE PUBLIC DOMAIN; No Audition Necessary
June 3, 2016
June 3, 2016
The free performance will take place on August 13th on Lincoln Center's Plaza.
Update: HAMILTON's Phillipa Soo's Live Facebook Q&A Rescheduled to Tonight at 5:30 EST
June 3, 2016
June 3, 2016
The Tony-nominated HAMILTON star will be chatting live with Facebook members before this evening's performance.
Bid To Meet DAPHNE'S DIVE's Daphne Rubin-Vega, Support A.R.T. New York
June 2, 2016
June 2, 2016
Charitybuzz's new auction offers a chance to meet RENT's original Mimi and support ART/New York.
Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS' Norbert Leo Butz Earns His Great Big Stuff, 2005
June 2, 2016
June 2, 2016
The emerging star finally gets a chance to be showcased in a glitzy Broadway hit.
BWW Review: Forgotten Marx Bros. Musical I'LL SAY SHE IS; Restored! Revived! Rejoice!
June 17, 2016
June 17, 2016
The lost 1924 Marx Brothers vehicle has been reconstructed and mounted in a crisp and buoyant new production.
VIDEO: A Backstage Visit With BRIGHT STAR's Dee Hoty
June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016
The two-time Tony nominee takes questions from Facebook users before the Wednesday matinee.
VIDEO: Sneak Peek of Taye Diggs and Lesli Margherita in LA Film Festival's OPENING NIGHT
June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016
The two share a sexy song and dance scene in Isaac Rentz's new backstage comedy.
HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda Gets His Picture On The Cover of The Rolling Stone
June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016
The latest honor bestowed upon Miranda is one of the most iconic in the music industry.
Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, A RAISIN IN THE SUN's Phylicia Rashad Is First Black Woman To Win Best Actress In A Play, 2004
June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016
Rashad wins for playing the same role as the first black woman nominated, Claudia McNeil.
VIDEO: Sean Hayes' Livestream Chat With Fans Before First Preview of AN ACT OF GOD
May 31, 2016
May 31, 2016
David Javerbaum's hit comedy from last summer has been revised for a new star and a new year.
Bid For A Backstage Tour From SHE LOVES ME's Laura Benanti, Support Transport Group
May 31, 2016
May 31, 2016
Charitybuzz's new auction offers a chance to meet the Tony-winner while benefiting Transport Group.
VIDEO: HAMILTON Cast Members Hold Q&A at Facebook
May 31, 2016
May 31, 2016
Among the subjects discussed were how social media has intensified fan interest on not just the musical, but on each individual artist involved.
Actor Challenges L.A.'s 99-Seat Theater Plan With Suit Claiming Unpaid Wages
May 31, 2016
May 31, 2016
The suit has been described as a test of the legality of Equity's 99-Seat Plan, which allows for actors to volunteer their services.
Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, You Can't Stop Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur in HAIRSPRAY, 2003
May 31, 2016
May 31, 2016
Broadway favorite Harvey Fierstein took Best Actor In a Musical honors while his newcomer co-star claimed Best Actress.
TWITTER WATCH: Bette Midler Says 'Hello, Carol!' to Original HELLO, DOLLY! Star Carol Channing
May 31, 2016
May 31, 2016
The new HELLO, DOLLY! star posts a photo of her introduction to the role's creator.
BWW Review: York Theatre Casts Broadway Kids In YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016
Charles M. Schulz's classic 'inner child' characters are played by children in the York's sunny and sweet production.
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