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BIO

Michael Michetti is a theater director with many credits in regional theater, civic light opera, dinner theater and AEA 99-seat theater. A three-time Drama-Logue Award winner for his direction, he has served as artistic director for two theater companies. Michetti conceived and directed the musical Babes, which received many Los Angeles-area awards including the Los Angeles Drama Critics Award for its score. He has served as dramaturge for a number of plays and has written stage adaptations of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray and Charles Dickens' Hard Times. Michetti holds a B.F.A. with an emphasis in directing from the University of Southern California's drama conservatory program.

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[Los Angeles, 2010]
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[Los Angeles, 2008]
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[Regional (US), 2003]
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Screenwriter Anna Symon & Director Michael Michetti to Join BOB BARTH'S ONE NIGHT STAND Tonight

Tune in to 'Bob Barth's ONE NIGHT STAND' on September 26th at 7 PM PT / 10 PM ET on WFMU's Sheena’s Jungle Room Stream, featuring screenwriter Anna Symon (JOAN) and director Michael Michetti (ONCE). Learn more and see how to tune in!
Photos: Tony-Winning Musical ONCE At Rubicon Theatre

Rubicon Theatre is presenting the Tony Award-winning musical ONCE. See photos from the production.
ONCE Comes to Rubicon Theatre This Month

 Rubicon Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the grand finale of the company’s 25th Anniversary Season, the Tony Award-winning musical ONCE.
ONCE to be Presented at Rubicon Theatre Company This Fall

Rubicon Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the grand finale of the company’s 25th Anniversary Season, the Tony Award-winning musical ONCE. Learn how to purchase tickets.
IN FOR A PENNY Comes to Hollywood Fringe

Central City Productions has announced the world-premiere of Crystal Keith’s In For A Penny at the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Festival. 
Interview: Jessica Kubzansky's Multi-Tasking Discovering THE BODY'S MIDNIGHT

In a co-production with IAMA Theatre Company, Boston Court’s current production - Tira Palmquist’s The Body’s Midnight opened April 18, 2024. Boston Court’s artistic director Jessica Kubzansky directs this world premiere cast of Ryan W. Garcia, Jonathan Nichols-Navarro, Sonal Shah and Keliher Walsh. Midst her multiple responsibilities, Jessica found time to answer a few of my queries.
Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Reveals 2023 Award Recipients

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed the award recipients for 2023. See who the winners are and learn more about the awards!
ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE & TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG is Coming to the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga

Catch the Canadian premiere of ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE & TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga. Learn how to purchase tickets.
ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG is Coming to San Francisco's Curran Theater

'All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg' is coming to San Francisco. Don't miss this captivating show about the iconic Supreme Court Justice.
Interview: John Douglas Thompson On Providing a More Thorough Perspective of William Jennings Bryan in INHERIT THE WIND

A re-imagined production of Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee’s Inherit the Wind is currently playing on the Pasadena Playhouse stage, just extended through December 3, 2023. Michael Michetti directs the cast, led by Alfred Molina & John Douglas Thompson as the battling lawyers in a trial inspired by the Scopes Monkey trials in 1925. Rounding out the talented company: Chris Perfetti, Abubakr Al, David Aaron Baker, Rachel Hilson, Jared, Brian Calì, Marlene Forte, Matt Gomez Hidaka, Thomas Hobson, Michael Kostroff, John W. Lawson, Philip J. Lewis, Gabriella Pizzigoni, Rene Rivera and Pam Trotter. After the whirlwind of opening night and unexpected COVID cancellations, John Douglas graciously found some time to chat with me on the phone.
ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre in April

All Things Equal – The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg is coming to the Fisher Theatre. Get ready for an inspiring and thought-provoking show about the iconic Supreme Court Justice.
Review: INHERIT THE WIND at Pasadena Playhouse

Director Michael Michetti has put thought and heart into his production and peopled it with a strong cast whose characters opt for playing the strength of their convictions over histrionics. A hurricane force this WIND is not, but there’s plenty to enjoy.
INHERIT THE WIND Starring Alfred Molina & John Douglas Thompson Extended at Pasadena Playhouse

Pasadena Playhouse has extended its fresh take on Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee’s Inherit the Wind, through Sunday, December 3, 2023.
Photos: See Alfred Molina, John Douglas Thompson & Chris Perfetti in INHERIT THE WIND at Pasadena Playhouse

Get a first look at photos of Inherit the Wind at Pasadena Playhouse!
Alfred Molina & John Douglas Thompson To Lead Pasadena Playhouse's INHERIT THE WIND

Pasadena Playhouse announces the cast for the upcoming production of INHERIT THE WIND. Get all the details on this fresh take on a classic play.
Review: KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN at A Noise Within

Though Michael Michetti’s staging has some extraneous elements, Adrián González and Ed F. Martin shine through in fully-developed performances. They carry dense dialogue through nuances of tension, desire, and discomfort in a journey that belies the tight space of the cell in which the entire discourse takes place.
Interview: Ed F. Martin Leaving His Indelible Mark With His KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN

Next up at A Noise Within, Manuel Puig’s Kiss of the Spider Woman beginning April 1, 2023 (with previews starting March 26th). Michael Michetti directs this classic two-hander with Adrián González and Ed F. Martin. Ed, a familiar face on the Los Angeles stages, managed to squeeze out some time between rehearsals to answer a few of my queries.  
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN to be Presented at A Noise Within This Spring

Pasadena’s A Noise Within will present a four-week run of Kiss of the Spider Woman April 1 through April 23, with previews beginning March 26.
ALL THINGS EQUAL - THE LIFE AND TRIALS OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG to Launch 2022-23 National Tour Next Month

All Things Equal – The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a new play by multiple-Tony Award winning playwright Rupert Holmes, will launch its 16 city, 2022-2023 National Tour on Oct. 5th in St. Petersburg, FL.  
Rupert Holmes Penned RBG Play Makes Its World Premiere In St. Petersburg

This fall, freeFall continues their American Character Series with All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Other popular freeFall shows that have saluted the unique and enduring legacies of American Masters have included productions featuring the stories of James Beard, Judy Garland, Billie Holiday and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.

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