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.
THE KING AND I's Hoon Lee Came Late To Acting But Is Catching Up Fast
November 6, 2015
November 6, 2015
Broadway's current King was a graphic designer before a friend asked him to help record a demo for a musical.
VIDEO: The Flea Theatre Teases Joel Schumacher-Directed NEIGHBORHOOD 3: REQUISITION OF DOOM
November 6, 2015
November 6, 2015
In a quiet neighborhood cul-de-sac no one can control the growing addiction to a new online game.
STAGE TUBE: KING CHARLES III Cast Praises New York Audiences
November 6, 2015
November 6, 2015
Would New York audiences be able to easily follow a drama about the intricacies of England's constitutional monarchy?
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Before ON YOUR FEET, Desi Arnaz Was Broadway's First Cuban-American Star
November 6, 2015
November 6, 2015
The groundbreaking television star and producer got his big break in Rodgers and Hart's TOO MANY GIRLS.
Kirk Douglas as ON THE TOWN's Gabey? It Almost Happened!
November 6, 2015
November 6, 2015
The great Hollywood actor gives an overview of his dubious Broadway career.
TWITTER WATCH: HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda's Bio From First Piano Recital
November 5, 2015
November 5, 2015
So many success stories have humble beginnings and for Miranda it was at a piano recital playing 'Camptown Races' when he was six years old.
VIDEO: PRINCE OF BROADWAY's Emily Skinner Posts Pre-Performance Preps
November 5, 2015
November 5, 2015
Catch some of the last minute warmups and preparations as the overture plays in the background.
IMPORTANT HATS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY's Carson Elrod, Fashioned After William Ivey Long
November 5, 2015
November 5, 2015
When cast as a flamboyant 1930s fashion industry tastemaker, Carson Elrod knew exactly which role model to emulate.
TCG Report: Donations Increasing, Attendance Decreasing at Non-Profit Theatres
November 5, 2015
November 5, 2015
Results of a survey of 177 non-profit theatres across America.
Nathan Lane as George Babbitt? Broadway's Funnyman Engages in Book Talk
November 5, 2015
November 5, 2015
The Tony-winning Broadway star talks about his favorite books and literary characters he'd like to play.
STAGE TUBE: Jayne Houdyshell, Reed Birney and Sarah Steele Discuss The Appeal Of THE HUMANS
November 4, 2015
November 4, 2015
Stephen Karam's drama explores a darker side of family love during a Thanksgiving dinner.
Bid On Backstage Visits With Matthew Broderick, Annaleigh Ashford, Judith Light, Marlo Thomas, Jessie Mueller To Benefit Rosie's Theater Kids
November 4, 2015
November 4, 2015
See SYLVIA, THERESE RAQUIN, CLEVER LITTLE LIES Or WAITRESS and Meet The Stars Backstage
Lin-Manuel Miranda's Wife, Vanessa Nadal, Offers HAMILTON Insights For Fordham Law Alumni
November 4, 2015
November 4, 2015
The 2010 Fordham Law alumnus gave a uniquely inside look at the creation of the Broadway smash.
VIDEO: Broadway and Original Off-Broadway Casts Of DAMES AT SEA Join Forces At Drama League Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters
November 4, 2015
November 4, 2015
1968 met 2015 as original companies of DAMES AT SEA mingle at Drama League Gala honoring Bernadette Peters.
Too Good To Be True: Ten Years Worth Of Frankie Vallis Talk Starring On Broadway In JERSEY BOYS
November 8, 2015
November 8, 2015
Find out what it's like to play a pop music legend on Broadway from the boys who did it.
BWW Review: ON YOUR FEET - Gloria and Emilio Estefan Bio-Musical Is Vivacious and Entertaining When the Music and Dancers Sizzle
November 5, 2015
November 5, 2015
The storytelling suffers from typical jukebox musical problems, but director Jerry Mitchell keeps the show moving.
ALLEGIANCE's George Takei's Inspiring Election Day Message
November 3, 2015
November 3, 2015
As a child he and his family were imprisoned by the United States government. As an activist today, he fights for America's principles.
Identity Revealed: Seattle Theatre Critic Selling Press Comps On Craig's List
November 3, 2015
November 3, 2015
The identity of a Seattle-based theatre critic whose photo was on a Craig's List ad offering to sell press comps has been revealed.
VIDEO FLASHBACK: How JERSEY BOYS Changed The Jukebox Musical
November 7, 2015
November 7, 2015
From fluffy entertainments to serious dramas, JERSEY BOYS has helped the jukebox musical grow.
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