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.
National Theatre Of Greece Cancels NASH'S BALANCE After Threats of Violence
January 29, 2016
January 29, 2016
The play's text was partially taken from a book by November 17 terrorist Savvas Xiros.
Lights Fade To Black On Manhattan's Iconic Ziegfeld Theatre
January 29, 2016
January 29, 2016
Manhattan's last remaining single-screen movie house will be converted into the Ziegfeld Ballroom.
Creative Team Changes For Children's Theatre Company's DIARY OF A WIMPY KID Musical
January 29, 2016
January 29, 2016
Originally announced to be written by Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz, the musical's creative team is now Michael Mahler, Alan Schmuckler and Kevin Del Aquila.
Canadian Stage's Upcoming Season Criticized For Lack Of Diversity
January 27, 2016
January 27, 2016
Artistic director Matthew Jocelyn defends the company's history of inclusion.
As Decreased New York Carriage Trade Looms, Are The Shuberts Betting Against The Ponies?
January 26, 2016
January 26, 2016
With the future of New York's stables uncertain, is the Shubert Organization looking for expand westward?
VIDEO: Music: 10, Lyric: 10: HAMILTON Parody Tells of A CHORUS LINE's Mitzi Hamilton
January 26, 2016
January 26, 2016
The dancer whose story of body-enhancement became one of A CHORUS LINE's most memorable songs, gets a number of her own.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Motel, Adam Kantor, Travels To The Land of Traditions
January 26, 2016
January 26, 2016
Before taking on the role of Anatevka's poor tailor, the actor explored the land of Sholem Aleichem.
AMERICAN IDIOT Update: Conflicting Statements Indicate H.S. Edits Were Not Yet Approved by Licensor
January 26, 2016
January 26, 2016
Drama teacher's statement to Hartford Courant regarding the status of his proposed edits conflict with his previous email to community.
VIDEO: MISERY's Laurie Metcalf Talks Of Finding The Humanity In Stephen King's Infamous Number One Fan
January 25, 2016
January 25, 2016
Metcalf is joined by MISERY cast-mate Leon Addison Brown, director Will Frears, Music/Sound Designer Michael Friedman and producer Mark Kaufman.
Billie Joe Armstrong Urges High School Not To Cancel Edited AMERICAN IDIOT
January 25, 2016
January 25, 2016
The Connecticut school's drama directed work with MTI to create a HS version of the script, but there still were complaints.
VIDEOS: Elusive Street Artist Banksy Uses LES MISERABLES Logo To Protest French Tear-Gassing of Refugees
January 25, 2016
January 25, 2016
The unknown artist's work scans to a video claiming to be an attack on Calais' The Jungle.
TWITTER WATCH: HAMILTON's Carleigh Bettiol Photographed In Costume Using 1839 Lens
January 25, 2016
January 25, 2016
Ensemble member Carleigh Bettiol is the latest subject of Josh Lehrer's series of vintage HAMILTON photos.
Do Broadway Box Offices Love A Good Tweet? Comparing Twitter Traffic With Ticket Sales
January 25, 2016
January 25, 2016
The shows that top Broadway's Twitter talk aren't necessarily the highest grossers.
Ladies of Theatre: Artist Kendyll Romine Drawing 366 Female Musical Theatre Characters in 2016
January 22, 2016
January 22, 2016
The Savannah College of Art and Design student posts one portrait every day.
VIDEO: Classic Vaudevillians Bill Irwin and David Shiner Mix With Rising Songstress Shaina Taub in OLD HATS
January 22, 2016
January 22, 2016
It's a classic mix of old and new as the 2013 hit returns to the Signature.
VIDEO: New York City's Youth Pride Chorus Records FUN HOME's 'Ring Of Keys'
January 22, 2016
January 22, 2016
FUN HOME's anthem of self-discovery is a fitting selection for the ensemble that combats all forms of hate.
Philadelphia's InterAct Transforms The Drake Ballroom Into New Theatre Hub
January 22, 2016
January 22, 2016
Five resident theatre companys will share a new space with a full-time lobby.
Ian McKellen And Judi Dench To Star In BBC Two's SHAKESPEARE LIVE!
January 22, 2016
January 22, 2016
The special program broadcast from the Royal Shakespeare Company is part of a variety of BBC shows commemorating the 400th anniversary of The Bard's passing.
FLASH FRIDAY: Jack Benny and George Burns in HELLO, DOLLY!?; It Might Have Happened
January 22, 2016
January 22, 2016
Producer David Merrick brought in a parade of stars to follow Carol Channing, but there was one that got away.
VIDEO: Behind The Scenes Fun as the SCHOOL OF ROCK Kids Visit GOOD MORNING AMERICA
January 21, 2016
January 21, 2016
The energetic gang breaks out into song when asked about their favorite music.
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