Michael Berresse
Birth Place: Holyoke, MA, USA
Latest News on Michael Berresse:
Christmas Films Adapted For the Stage (Dec 1, 2024)
A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE PLAY Comes to Pittsburgh Public Theater (Nov 14, 2024)
Photos: Sara Bareilles, Kate Baldwin, and More at AN EVENING WITH AARON LAZAR For Project ALS (Oct 23, 2024)
Christmas Films Adapted For the Stage (Dec 1, 2024)
A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE PLAY Comes to Pittsburgh Public Theater (Nov 14, 2024)
Photos: Sara Bareilles, Kate Baldwin, and More at AN EVENING WITH AARON LAZAR For Project ALS (Oct 23, 2024)
BIO
Michael Berresse received an Obie Award and a Lucille Lortel nom. for his work on the Off-B'way production of [title of show] at the Vineyard. Familiar to many New York theatregoers as an actor, this year (fun fact) Michael had the unique opportunity of both portraying a Broadway director/choreographer as Zach in the current revival of A Chorus Line and being the genuine article a few stage doors down. B'way: The Light in the Piazza (Outer Critics Circle nom.); A Chorus Line; Kiss Me, Kate (Tony, Olivier, Outer Critics Circle, Astaire Award noms.); Chicago; The Gershwin's Fascinating Rhythm; Damn Yankees; Guys and Dolls; Carousel; Fiddler on the Roof; A Wonderful Life (concert); Busker Alley (tour); Joseph…Dreamcoat (tour). Off-B'way: Forever Plaid, The Cocoanuts. Encores!: No, No, Nanette; Chicago; Call Me Madam; One Touch of Venus. Film: AI and the forthcoming State of Play. TV: "Law & Order: SVU," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "Great Performances," "Live From Lincoln Center." So proud and grateful.
Photos
Karen Ziemba, Dana Moore, Nikki Renée Daniels, Kate Baldwin, Michael Berresse, Katie Finneran, Carolee Carmello, Christine Ebersole, Beth Leavel, Alexandra Billings, Barbara Walsh, Stephen Bogardus
Date:
06/21/2024
From: Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
Ruth Gottschall, Michele Pawk, Thom Sesma, Santino Fontana, Michael Berresse, Jennifer Holliday, Nikki Renée Daniels, Kate Baldwin, Katie Finneran, Carolee Carmello, Christine Ebersole, Beth Leavel, Alexandra Billings, Ryan McCartan, Barbara Walsh, Stephen Bogardus, Norm Lewis, Marc Kudisch, Adriane Lenox, Isabel Keating, Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso
Date:
06/21/2024
From: Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]
Fred Casely
Billy Flynn (Understudy)
Productions
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Awards and Nominations
winner
Obie Awards - 2006 - Special Citations
Michael Berresse, [title of show]
The Lortels - 2006 - Outstanding Choreographer
Michael Berresse, [title of show]
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Michael Berresse, The Light in the Piazza
Olivier Awards - 2002 - Best Supporting Performance in a Musical or Entertainment
Michael Berresse, Kiss Me, Kate
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Michael Berresse, Kiss Me Kate
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Michael Berresse, Kiss Me, Kate
Videos
TV: Watch Douglas Sills, Alexandra Socha & More Give Sneak Peek of Encores! MACK & MABEL
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 12, 2020
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VIDEO: The Cast Of THE CHER SHOW Performs 'Believe' at the TONY AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 10, 2019
VIDEO: Cher Joins THE CHER SHOW Cast For Performance of 'I Got You Babe' and More on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2019
![TV: Heidi, Hunter, Susan & Jeff Are Back! Watch Highlights from [title of show] in Co Video](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/columnpic10/20020099E7E7BB-939D-449B-9FD81265FC282913.jpg)
TV: Heidi, Hunter, Susan & Jeff Are Back! Watch Highlights from [title of show] in Concert
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 17, 2019
VIDEO: Stephanie J. Block of THE CHER SHOW Performs 'If I Could Turn Back Time'
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 15, 2019
VIDEO: THE CHER SHOW's Jarrod Spector and Micaela Diamond Sing 'I Got You Babe' on TODAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 15, 2019
![Backstage with Richard Ridge: The [title of show] Gang Finds a Way Back to Then! Hunt Video](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/columnpic10/200200B3431661-E774-4C6E-8E6E92B123FCBB5F.jpg)
Backstage with Richard Ridge: The [title of show] Gang Finds a Way Back to Then! Hunter, Jeff, Heidi, Susan and Michael Get Ready to Reunite in Concert
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Mar 8, 2019
VIDEO: Let's Do This Bitches! Check Out All New Clips From THE CHER SHOW!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2018
VIDEO: Stephanie J Block and Jarrod Spector Spill What it Was Like Performing THE CHER SHOW for Cher
by Julie Musbach - Jun 27, 2018
TV: Watch Highlights of Ashley Brown, Lindsay Mendez, Ryan Silverman & More in Encores! THE GOLDEN APPLE
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2017
News
Christmas Films Adapted For the Stage
Whether you're into a more serious story like It's a Wonderful Life or A Christmas Carol, or something more silly and fun like Elf or How the Grinch Stole Christmas, there is a Christmas movie-turned-musical for everyone who celebrates!
Whether you're into a more serious story like It's a Wonderful Life or A Christmas Carol, or something more silly and fun like Elf or How the Grinch Stole Christmas, there is a Christmas movie-turned-musical for everyone who celebrates!
A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE PLAY Comes to Pittsburgh Public Theater
Pittsburgh Public Theater announced the full cast and crew of its upcoming production of the family-favorite 'A Christmas Story: The Play,' presented this December at the O'Reilly Theater in Downtown.
Pittsburgh Public Theater announced the full cast and crew of its upcoming production of the family-favorite 'A Christmas Story: The Play,' presented this December at the O'Reilly Theater in Downtown.
Photos: Sara Bareilles, Kate Baldwin, and More at AN EVENING WITH AARON LAZAR For Project ALS
The Broadway community came together with Project ALS on October 22nd at City Winery NYC for An Evening with Aaron Lazar - a night of music, laughter, and inspiration to benefit Project ALS research. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
The Broadway community came together with Project ALS on October 22nd at City Winery NYC for An Evening with Aaron Lazar - a night of music, laughter, and inspiration to benefit Project ALS research. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
Video: Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Making of Aaron Lazar's Upcoming Album THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM
Go inside the studio for the making of Aaron Lazar's upcoming album 'The Impossible Dream,' featuring Josh Groban, Neil Patrick Harris, Kelli O'Hara, Shoshana Bean, and more! Watch in this video.
Go inside the studio for the making of Aaron Lazar's upcoming album 'The Impossible Dream,' featuring Josh Groban, Neil Patrick Harris, Kelli O'Hara, Shoshana Bean, and more! Watch in this video.
Tracklist Revealed For Aaron Lazar's Debut Album 'Impossible Dream'
The full tracklist and list of guest stars have been announced for Aaron Lazar's upcoming debut album, Impossible Dream. Learn more about the album and how to pre-order it here!
The full tracklist and list of guest stars have been announced for Aaron Lazar's upcoming debut album, Impossible Dream. Learn more about the album and how to pre-order it here!
Photos: Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin & More Perform FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
See photos of Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin and more performing Follies in concert at Carnegie Hall!
See photos of Norm Lewis, Kate Baldwin and more performing Follies in concert at Carnegie Hall!
Kate Baldwin, Beth Leavel, and More Join FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
The complete cast has now been announced for Transport Group's concert production of Follies. The sold-out event will play one night only—Thursday, June 20, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall.
The complete cast has now been announced for Transport Group's concert production of Follies. The sold-out event will play one night only—Thursday, June 20, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall.
Holliday, Lewis, Benko, Billings & More to Star in FOLLIES at Carnegie Hall
Follies, featuring an all-star cast of Tony Award winners and nominees, will be the tenth presentation in the Transport Group's Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series—for one night only—at Carnegie Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Follies, featuring an all-star cast of Tony Award winners and nominees, will be the tenth presentation in the Transport Group's Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series—for one night only—at Carnegie Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Megan Sikora to Star as Ethel Merman in MERMAN Developmental Reading
The York Theatre Company will present a developmental reading of Merman. Learn more about the reading!
The York Theatre Company will present a developmental reading of Merman. Learn more about the reading!
Pittsburgh Public Theater Reveals 50th Anniversary Titles and Programs For 2024/2025 Season
Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced its lineup of mainstage productions and vital off-stage programming for its 50th anniversary season. Learn more about the season lineup here!
Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced its lineup of mainstage productions and vital off-stage programming for its 50th anniversary season. Learn more about the season lineup here!
Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY Continues the Marathon at Pittsburgh Public Theater
It's back! Just last year I made the prediction that Philip Grecian's A Christmas Story: The Play would become a yearly staple, becoming the Christmas equivalent of Rocky Horror. To my delight, I was correct. Distinct from the more popular but more sentimentalized musical version by Pasek and Paul, Grecian's play version amplifies the farcical qualities and kid-brain surrealism of Jean Shepherd's memoirs into a fast, funny and chaotic offering. It may run two and a half hours, but this one flies by like a ninety minute movie without commercials.
It's back! Just last year I made the prediction that Philip Grecian's A Christmas Story: The Play would become a yearly staple, becoming the Christmas equivalent of Rocky Horror. To my delight, I was correct. Distinct from the more popular but more sentimentalized musical version by Pasek and Paul, Grecian's play version amplifies the farcical qualities and kid-brain surrealism of Jean Shepherd's memoirs into a fast, funny and chaotic offering. It may run two and a half hours, but this one flies by like a ninety minute movie without commercials.
Review: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at Arizona Theatre Company
Arizona Theatre Company's production of BAREFOOT IN THE PARK may aim to reconnect audiences with Neil Simon’s sophisticated and clever turns of plot and words, but, notwithstanding the cast’s determined efforts, the show feels tired and dated, save for a stunning performance by Kyra Kennedy.
Arizona Theatre Company's production of BAREFOOT IN THE PARK may aim to reconnect audiences with Neil Simon’s sophisticated and clever turns of plot and words, but, notwithstanding the cast’s determined efforts, the show feels tired and dated, save for a stunning performance by Kyra Kennedy.
Arizona Theatre Company to Kick Off 56th Season with Neil Simon's BAREFOOT IN THE PARK
Arizona Theatre Company will kick off its momentous 56th season with Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park, a beloved romantic comedy among the top 10 longest-running non-musical plays in Broadway history and an Oscar-nominated movie starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda.
Arizona Theatre Company will kick off its momentous 56th season with Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park, a beloved romantic comedy among the top 10 longest-running non-musical plays in Broadway history and an Oscar-nominated movie starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda.
Bringing Together a Shakespeare Classic and Songs by Cole Porter KISS ME, KATE! Opens in Sao Paulo
Kiss Me, Kate! is a musical written by Bella and Samuel Spewack ,with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The story involves the production of a musical version of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew and the conflict on and off-stage between Fred Graham, the show's director, producer, and star, and his leading lady, his ex-wife Lilli Vanessi.
Kiss Me, Kate! is a musical written by Bella and Samuel Spewack ,with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The story involves the production of a musical version of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew and the conflict on and off-stage between Fred Graham, the show's director, producer, and star, and his leading lady, his ex-wife Lilli Vanessi.
All Tickets Now On Sale For Pittsburgh Public Theater 2023/2024 Season
Tickets are now on sale for the 2023/2024 season at Pittsburgh Public Theater (Artistic Director Marya Sea Kaminski, Managing Director Shaunda McDill).
Tickets are now on sale for the 2023/2024 season at Pittsburgh Public Theater (Artistic Director Marya Sea Kaminski, Managing Director Shaunda McDill).
CALL FOSSE AT THE MINSKOFF to Play at Nantucket's White Heron Theatre Beginning This Weekend
Call Fosse at the Minskoff, a 90-minute solo play written and performed by Mimi Quillin, and directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Berresse, will play at Nantucket's White Heron Theatre Company.
Call Fosse at the Minskoff, a 90-minute solo play written and performed by Mimi Quillin, and directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Berresse, will play at Nantucket's White Heron Theatre Company.
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Video: Celebrate 15 Years of [title of show]
15 years ago, on July 17, 2008, [title of show] opened on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre. Check out some video highlights from the show's journey to Broadway!
15 years ago, on July 17, 2008, [title of show] opened on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre. Check out some video highlights from the show's journey to Broadway!
Mimi Quillin's CALL FOSSE AT THE MINSKOFF Directed by Michael Berresse to Premiere at Vassar College
Get ready for the premiere of Mimi Quillin's CALL FOSSE AT THE MINSKOFF! Directed by Michael Berresse, this solo play promises to captivate audiences. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic at Powerhouse Theater Season.
Get ready for the premiere of Mimi Quillin's CALL FOSSE AT THE MINSKOFF! Directed by Michael Berresse, this solo play promises to captivate audiences. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic at Powerhouse Theater Season.
Interview: Eric Sciotto And Brian J. Marcum of ROCK OF AGES at Music Theatre Wichita
On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, I had the excellent opportunity to sit down with Eric Sciotto, Director and Choreographer of Rock of Ages at MTWichita, and Brian J. Marcum, Artistic Director at MTWichita. It was a wide ranging interview, with a very stream of consciousness feel, and they were gracious enough to grant me an hour over a lunch break during rehearsal last Tuesday. The energy was high, and I was able to get some excellent insight into Eric’s choreographic process. I also spoke to Brian about leading MTWichita into a new era.
On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, I had the excellent opportunity to sit down with Eric Sciotto, Director and Choreographer of Rock of Ages at MTWichita, and Brian J. Marcum, Artistic Director at MTWichita. It was a wide ranging interview, with a very stream of consciousness feel, and they were gracious enough to grant me an hour over a lunch break during rehearsal last Tuesday. The energy was high, and I was able to get some excellent insight into Eric’s choreographic process. I also spoke to Brian about leading MTWichita into a new era.
New Musical and Play Workshops, Free Readings & More Set for Vassar College's 37th Powerhouse Theater Season
Vassar College has announced the lineup for the 37th Powerhouse Theater Season. The annual summer season brings together some of todayʼs most influential theatrical voices and welcomes the next generation of theater artists as members of the renowned Powerhouse Theater Training Program.
Vassar College has announced the lineup for the 37th Powerhouse Theater Season. The annual summer season brings together some of todayʼs most influential theatrical voices and welcomes the next generation of theater artists as members of the renowned Powerhouse Theater Training Program.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Michael Berresse been in?
Michael Berresse has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.
How many West End shows has Michael Berresse been in?
Michael Berresse has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Michael Berresse's first West End show?
Michael Berresse's first West End show was Kiss Me, Kate which opened in 2001
What awards has Michael Berresse been nominated for?
Special Citations (Obie Awards) for [title of show], Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for [title of show], Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Best Supporting Performance in a Musical or Entertainment (Olivier Awards) for Kiss Me, Kate, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kiss Me Kate and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kiss Me, Kate.
What awards has Michael Berresse won?
Michael Berresse has won Special Citations from the Obie Awards for his work in [title of show].
Videos