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 PROFILE: Kecia Lewis, From ONCE ON THIS ISLAND's 'Mama Will Provide' to CSC's MOTHER COURAGE
January 4, 2016
January 4, 2016
An accomplished musical theatre supporting player takes on the title role in CSC's production of Brecht's classic drama.
Memories Served Well-Aged On Closing Night At Angus McIndoe
January 4, 2016
January 4, 2016
Escalating rents claim another beloved Broadway hang-out.
Bill T. Jones, Kathy Najimy Among Guest Speakers at Sarah Jones' SELL/BUY/DATE
January 4, 2016
January 4, 2016
The playwright/performer's new solo piece is about women and girls who have been directly impacted by sex trafficking.
VIDEO: Solo Actor/Playwright Siobhan O'Loughlin Wants To Borrow Your Bathtub
December 31, 2015
December 31, 2015
Her site-specific performance that has been touring private bathtubs in Japan, Ireland and throughout the US now plays New York.
LES MISERABLES' Original West End Cosette, Rebecca Caine, Writes Of Persevering Through Dwindling Opportunities For Sopranos
December 31, 2015
December 31, 2015
The accomplished musical theatre performer has been seen more recently in concert tours.
Official White House Photo: President Barack Obama Visits On Stage With HAMILTON Company
December 31, 2015
December 31, 2015
The President's first visit to HAMILTON is included in Chief Official White House Photographer Pete Souza end of year gallery.
Controversy in Brooklyn Over The Planned Demolition of Bedford-Stuyvesant's Historic Slave Theater
December 30, 2015
December 30, 2015
Some call it a cultural landmark in need of renovations, others call it an eyesore.
Tonya Pinkins On Leaving CSC's MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN: 'The Filter Of The White Gaze'
December 30, 2015
December 30, 2015
The Tony-winning actor calls the production's Congo setting 'a decorative motif.'
Cape Playhouse Hires Producer Erik Orton As Guest Artistic Director After Mark Cuddy Resigns
December 30, 2015
December 30, 2015
America's oldest summer stock theatre has a controversial change after numerous conflicts.
EXCLUSIVE UPDATE: Old Navy Responds To BroadwayWorld On T-Shirt Controversy
December 30, 2015
December 30, 2015
The past 24 hours have seen angry responses to t-shirt designs disparaging artists.
OLD NAVY UPDATE: Public Reacts To T-Shirts Disparaging Artists With Parody Designs
December 30, 2015
December 30, 2015
Social media users artistically reacted yesterday to the designs of two Old Navy shirts marketed for children and infants.
HAMILTON's Phillipa Soo Extends Her Character's Charitable Legacy With 'The Eliza Project'
December 30, 2015
December 30, 2015
The HAMILTON star has organized a program with company members to benefit Graham Windham, an outgrowth of Eliza Schuyler's orphanage.
Broadway Loses a Bit of Sizzle as Frankie and Johnnie's on 45th Street Serves Its Last Steak
December 29, 2015
December 29, 2015
The former speakeasy and old school Broadway hangout will move to W. 46th Street.
TWITTER WATCH: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF's Samantha Massell Admonishes Audience Member Video Recording Performance
December 29, 2015
December 29, 2015
During intermission of this past Sunday's matinee, the actor took a firm stance on Twitter to admonish an audience member who was using his iPhone to video record the performance.
UPDATED STORY: Old Navy Selling Childrens Shirts Discouraging Working In The Arts
December 29, 2015
December 29, 2015
Social media has taken notice of the clothing company's items designed with a disparaging message about artists.
VIDEO FLASHBACK: Showstoppers From The Original SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE
December 29, 2015
December 29, 2015
A look back at Broadway's longest running musical revue, as a new production prepares for the summer.
Hey, Big Spender! Want a Sippy Cup With That Cocktail? Theatre Concessions Business Booming
December 29, 2015
December 29, 2015
Taking drinks and snacks to your theatre seat is becoming as much of the Broadway experience as enjoying popcorn at the movies.
Support Clubbed Thumb: Bid for Post-Show Drinks at Bar Centrale with NOISES OFF Stars
December 28, 2015
December 28, 2015
Charitybuzz's online auction offers two tickets for NOISES OFF, a backstage tour and drinks with Andrea Martin, Rob McClure, Tracee Chimo and Jeremy Shamos.
VIDEO: Linda Lavin Returns To Broadway in Richard Greenberg's OUR MOTHER'S BRIEF AFFAIR
December 28, 2015
December 28, 2015
The acclaimed stage star plays a mother who makes a shocking confession that may not be true.
BREAKING: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Broadway Revival Auditioning For August Opening
December 28, 2015
December 28, 2015
Original Broadway director Jerry Zaks will helm a new production.
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