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.
Composer William Wade Reclaims His Title As Florida State's 1980 Homecoming Princess
December 31, 2015
December 31, 2015
Though he's a familiar face among New York's performing artists, what William Wade did before arriving in Gotham provides a fascinating story.
'You're In The Band!'; Search For U.K. SCHOOL OF ROCK Kids Begins
December 28, 2015
December 28, 2015
Because of U.K. performance regulations, the West End production of the Broadway hit will require at least three times as many kid actors.
Reasons To Get Excited; Broadway's January/February Openings
December 28, 2015
December 28, 2015
The first two months of the year are traditionally a bit slow on Broadway, but we've got four big shows coming in this year.
Ten Things Theatre Lovers Talked About In 2015, Aside From HAMILTON
December 25, 2015
December 25, 2015
Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash may have been the year's top theatre story, but 2015 was full of controversy and celebration.
VIDEO: Andrea Martin, Rob McClure and NOISES OFF Castmates Get Their First Taste of Sardines
December 23, 2015
December 23, 2015
Sardines figure prominently in Michael Frayn's uproarious comedy.
Destiny Diamond Inspires Audiences as Raleigh Little Theatre's First Black CINDERELLA
December 23, 2015
December 23, 2015
The North Carolina company has cast the role with white actresses since 1984.
Entertainment Unions Applaud NY Gov. Cuomo; Bill Limiting Performers' Worker's Compensation Vetoed
December 23, 2015
December 23, 2015
The bill would have redefined the employee status of performing artists.
Five Reasons Why 'Turkey Lurkey Time' is a Perfect Broadway Musical Moment
December 23, 2015
December 23, 2015
You've probably seen this video dozens of times, but did you ever seriously consider what makes this a perfect Broadway musical moment?
PODCAST: Chatting and Kvetching With ONCE UPON A MATTRESS' Jackie Hoffman and John Epperson
December 23, 2015
December 23, 2015
The stars of Transport Group's wacky new production talk about the origins of the classic musical and on bringing their own styles to the show.
Support Artists Striving to End Poverty: Bid to Meet FINDING NEVERLAND's Matthew Morrison
December 22, 2015
December 22, 2015
Win VIP seats and a post-performance tour with Charitybuzz's new online auction .
VIDEO: STEVE's Malcolm Gets, Jerry Dixon and Ashlie Atkinson Sing Their Favorite Showtunes
December 22, 2015
December 22, 2015
STEVE may not be a musical, but The New Group's production sure includes a lot of Broadway hits.
SCHOOL OF ROCK's Sierra Boggess Speaks Up On Social Media, Arts Education and Being A Woman In Theatre
December 22, 2015
December 22, 2015
She plays the repressed Principal Mullins on stage but in a fascinating interview the SCHOOL OF ROCK star opens up about being a woman working in today's theatre.
LAMDA Increases Number Of Female Students After Adjusting Admission Policy
December 22, 2015
December 22, 2015
Principal Joanna Read made changes after looking into why successful male applicants were consistently outnumbering women in recent years.
BWW Review: Brian d'Arcy James, Stephanie J. Block Join The New York Pops For Christmas
December 24, 2015
December 24, 2015
Two of Broadway's favorites join Steven Reineke's orchestra for a festive time at Carnegie Hall.
BWW Review: Touring Company of ELF Visits Madison Square Garden
December 22, 2015
December 22, 2015
A likable and peppy company in a budget-minded touring production.
VIDEO: The Quartos of THESE PAPER BULLETS! Wish You Swinging Holidays and a Cheeky New Year
December 21, 2015
December 21, 2015
In this clever mockumentary called Quartospective, the lads send us holiday greetings.
Broadway Stars Norm Lewis, Judith Light, Nostradamus Excited For New Theatre Tax Incentives
December 21, 2015
December 21, 2015
A new change in tax laws will greatly encourage more investments in live theatre, creating more jobs.
VIDEO: Audience Recites Bible Passage Cut from School's A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
December 21, 2015
December 21, 2015
The First Amendment's separation of church and state came into conflict with its protection of artistic expression.
BWW Review: Bartlett Sher's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Breaks With Tradition
December 20, 2015
December 20, 2015
Incisive acting and contemporary parallels are featured in this exceptional revival.
Times Square Church Hosts Free Live Performances at Mark Hellinger Theatre This Weekend
December 18, 2015
December 18, 2015
Playgoers with get a chance to enjoy the opulent interior of one of Broadway's most lavish showplaces.
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