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Broadway: Chaplin (Original Broadway Cast). NY Credits: Hey! Look Me Over! (City Center Encores!), Fat Camp the Musical (Off- Broadway). Regional credits include: Man of La Mancha at Westport Country Playhouse, How The Grinch Stole Christmas at The Old Globe, Damn Yankees at Goodspeed Opera House, Peter and the Starcatcher and The Music Man at Weston Playhouse, Grease at North Shore Music Theatre, Billy Elliot at North Carolina Theatre, The Full Monty at American Music Theater of San Jose, and Paquito’s Christmas at The Kennedy Center. He received his BFA in Musical Theatre from The University of Arizona and is currently working towards his MFA in Directing at the University of Idaho. Michael is currently a full-time Musical Theatre Professor at Marymount Manhattan College in NYC. Instagram: Mendezzzz

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Water for Elephants Water for Elephants
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Ensemble
Chaplin Chaplin
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Ensemble
Fat Camp Fat Camp
[Off-Broadway]
2012
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WBTT Hosts Independent Artist Program Showcase By Delores McKenzie 
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

Back by popular demand, and now as an Independent Artist Program showcase, McKenzie will present an updated version of her Young Artist Program showcase at WBTT this month. Learn more here!
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards; HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL at Fed's Backyard Theater Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards; Fed's Backyard Theater Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards; HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL at Fed's Backyard Theater Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Sarasota Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Sarasota Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Enters Final Three Weeks of Performances Photo
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Enters Final Three Weeks of Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2024

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will play its final performance on Broadway in three weeks. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets to the musical before it closes on Broadway.
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WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Members Join BROADWAY SESSIONS This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2024

The WATER FOR ELEPHANTS cast will perform at Broadway Sessions on November 7th at The Green Room 42, following their evening show. Join the 'Musical Theatre Frat Party' for a night of entertainment.
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WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Announces Broadway Closing Date
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2024

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Water for Elephants will play its final performance at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre on Sunday, December 8th, 2024. 
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Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Will Open Season With SOUL CROONERS: SOLID GOLD EDITION
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2024

To open its 25th anniversary theatre season, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has selected a fan favorite: “Soul Crooners: Solid Gold Edition.” The original musical revue – which was written, adapted and is being directed by WBTT Founder/Artistic Director Nate Jacobs – runs October 9-November 17, 2024 in The Donelly Theatre.
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WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Launch Memory Maker Program Ticketing Initiative
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2024

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is launching the Memory Maker Program—a special ticketing initiative with a number of non-profit organizations to help support their missions and efforts. Learn more about the initiative.
Video: Go Behind the Trapeze Work in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Photo
Video: Go Behind the Trapeze Work in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
by Michael Major - Sep 10, 2024

Watch a video of an inside look at the trapeze work in Water For Elephants on Broadway! See cast member Sam Renaud control the rigs for the trapezes while Isabelle McCalla sings 'Easy.' While singing along, Renaud controlled the rigging that supports the intricate fly system used in the production.
Video: Kyle Selig Joins WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway Photo
Video: Kyle Selig Joins WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

Water For Elephants officially welcomed Kyle Selig in the role of Jacob Jankowski beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Check out a behind the scenes video as well as Selig's first curtain call!
Video: Grant Gustin Takes Final Bow in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Photo
Video: Grant Gustin Takes Final Bow in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024

Grant Gustin played his final performance as 'Jacob Jankowski' in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Broadway on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.  Check out a video of his final curtain call here!
Grant Gustin & More to Join WATER FOR ELEPHANTS CD Signing at Barnes & Noble Photo
Grant Gustin & More to Join WATER FOR ELEPHANTS CD Signing at Barnes & Noble
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2024

New York's Barnes & Noble Fifth Avenue will host a CD signing for the Water for Elephants: Original Broadway Cast Recording. Learn how to attend.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Recording is Available Now on CD Photo
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Cast Recording is Available Now on CD
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2024

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the Broadway musical Water for Elephants, featuring a score by PigPen Theatre Co., is now available on CD! The album is also available in streaming and digital formats. Learn how to stream or purchase the album here!
Kyle Selig Will Replace Grant Gustin in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Photo
Kyle Selig Will Replace Grant Gustin in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 15, 2024

BroadwayWorld has just learned that WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will welcome Kyle Selig (Mean Girls) to the role of Jacob Jankowski beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
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Watch: 'The Road Don't Make You Young' Music Video From WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024

Watch the official music video for 'The Road Don't Make You Young' from Water for Elephants on Broadway.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Launch Tent Talkback Series This Month Photo
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Launch Tent Talkback Series This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2024

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is launching the Tent Talkback Series. Learn more about the series and see how to attend.
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Photos: Inside CABARET ON THE BLVD At The Original Wolfie's Rascal House
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2024

'CABARET ON THE BLVD,' presented by Brian Craft and Stephanie Grae, in collaboration with The Original Wolfie’s Rascal House in the Rosemary District in the heart of downtown Sarasota will present the second installment of the series, 'DECO'. See the photos!
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