Michael Maliakel

Photos: Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels Receive the 2024 Fred Ebb Award

The Fred Ebb Foundation has presented the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. See photos from inside the ceremony!

Photos: MĀYĀ: THE MUSICAL Gets One Night Only Presentation At Symphony Space

Check out photos from inside Prospect Musicals and National Asian Artists Project's one night only concert presentation of Māyā: The Musical, presented at Peter Norton Symphony Space.  

Musica Viva NY Releases CRIMSON ROSES: Contemporary American Choral Music

New York City's leading chamber choir, Musica Viva NY, has released a new album Crimson Roses: Contemporary American Choral Music. Learn more and listen now!

Sabrina Shah, Michael Miliakel & More to Star in MĀYĀ Concert

Prospect Musicals and National Asian Artists Project have revealed the complete casting for their upcoming one night only concert presentation of Māyā: The Musical. See who is staring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Musica Viva NY To Perform Works by Reena Esmail and J.S. Bach In December

Musica Viva NY, kickstarts the holiday season with THIS LOVE BETWEEN US, a one-night only concert on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., at Manhattan's All Souls NYC.

See Beth Leavel, Linda Eder & More at 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets to upcoming shows.

See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and More at 54 Below in October

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

More Than 347,000 Attendees Visit The Muny's 106th Season

The Muny has announced that more than 347,000 audience members attended performances in Forest Park as part of the theatre’s epic 106th season, which ran June 17-Aug. 25.

Jaime Barcelon To Perform Live at The Gardenia This October

Jaime Barcelon is set to perform live at The Gardenia, showcasing his vocal talents in an intimate setting. Don't miss this special event featuring a range of musical selections.

Musica Viva NY Will Host SOUNDSCAPES: Vocalist Shabnam Abedi & Musica Viva NY Soloists in Concert

New York City's leading chamber choir, Musica Viva NY, launches its 2024-25 season with SOUNDSCAPES, a multicultural project fusing choral music with the indigenous sounds of India on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., at Manhattan's All Souls.

Review: MICHAEL MALIAKEL Impresses with Flawless Vocals at Blue Strawberry

The quality of Maliakel’s voice is flawless with elegant tone and timbre. His phrasing is impeccable. His diction is magnificent. He possesses a resonant multi-octave range with rich and delicious vowels. Oh, those vowels! His elongated and euphonious Es in the titular song from “She Loves Me” reverberated throughout the room. Maliakel’s cabaret show is exactly what one wants in a musical theater performer’s solo show, carefully selected song choices that are familiar and not self-indulgent. His melodious singing and his relatable banter connected the insanely talented performer with his audience. The marvelous Maliakel has certainly proven that he is a vocal musician, a technician, an accomplished actor, a sensational singer, and an exceptional entertainer in any size venue. Hopefully, St. Louis will get to see him again soon on a local stage.

Former ALADDIN Star Michael Maliakel Brings His Cabaret Show to Blue Strawberry

Fresh off his critically acclaimed run as Prince Eric in The Muny’s production of Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID, Michael Maliakel is bringing his cabaret show to Blue Strawberry in St. Louis. Maliakel played the lead role in Aladdin on Broadway for three years, has toured the country with the 25th Anniversary production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and recently made his Kennedy Center Debut in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s SUNSET BOULEVARD. He sat down with Broadway World to talk about his upcoming shows at Blue Strawberry and his experience working at The Muny. 

Video: Michael Maliakel Sings 'Her Voice' from THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny

Watch Michael Maliakel of The Muny's production of THE LITTLE MERMAID perform 'Her Voice in this all-new video. The show's creative team is led by Director John Tartaglia, with Choreographer Patrick O'Neill and Music Director/Conductor Annbritt duChateau

Video: Nicole Parker Sings Poor Unfortunate Souls from THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny

Watch Nicole Parker and the cast of The Muny's production of THE LITTLE MERMAID perform 'Poor Unfortunate Souls' in this all-new video. The production has just three more performances in St. Louis.

Video: 'Positoovity' from Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny

Watch the cast of The Muny's production of THE LITTLE MERMAID perform 'Positoovity' featuring Jen Cody as Scuttle in the video here.

Review: Disney Magic Meets Muny Magic in a Fairytale Production of DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID

The Muny’s production of Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID is a visually stunning explosion of color. Director John Tartaglia, his actors and technical teams collaborate to tell a memorable story that feels more animated movie than live musical theater. It is Tartaglia’s vision and leadership, the enthusiasm and vocal performance of his talented cast, and the vibrant effervescence of the set, costumes/wigs, choreography, puppets, lighting, video projections, sound, and music that make this an exuberant production.  

Exclusive Photo/Video: First Look at THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny

The Little Mermaid is swimming to The Muny! Check out a first look at the production featuring Savy Jackson (Ariel), Michael Maliakel (Prince Eric), Nicole Parker (Ursula), Christopher Sieber (Chef Louis), Ben Davis (King Triton), Fergie L. Philippe (Sebastian), Leia Rhiannon Yogi (Flounder) and more!

Video: Sneak Peek of THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny

The Little Mermaid is swimming to The Muny! 's upcoming production of The Little Mermaid, which begins performances tonight, July 8. Watch video highlights here.

Musica Viva NY Reveals 2024-25 Season Lineup

 New York City’s leading chamber choir, Musica Viva NY, has announced its 2024-25 season centered around the 10th anniversary of its intrepid Artistic Director-Conductor Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Video: Behind the Scenes at DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny

Go behind the scenes of rehearsal for The Muny's upcoming production of The Little Mermaid, which begins performances July 8th, 2024, in the video here.