Michael Raabe

Originally from South Dakota, Michael has graced the stages of Busch Gardens, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and numerous regional theaters. He is an in demand vocalist/accompanist/music director for many theaters and cabaret artists in central Florida including the award winning freeFall Theatre.

In 2014 and 2015, Michael music directed and did additional arrangements for the Off-Broadway hit DISENCHANTED!

In Summer 2023, freeFall Theatre produced the World Premiere of "OZ: A New Musical" about the life and work of L. Frank Baum with music by Michael, book by Eric Davis, and lyrics by Michael & Eric. This is the first original musical by the songwriting team. A cast recording is coming this fall!

Michael is a member of the band "RETROTASTIC!" and his cabaret shows have played to sold-out crowds including "THE PURSUIT OF SNAPPINESS" and his collaborations with Sara DelBeato "The BETTE Set - A Musical Journey to MIDLER Earth," "RING-A-DING-DING!" and "TOO DARN HOT!"

He has also been a vocal director/arranger for shows at Busch Gardens and has worked around the world for Event Show Productions, Wizard Studios, and Club Med Resorts.
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Michael's musical influences include Ella Fitzgerald, Jamie Cullum, Blossom Dearie, Sinatra, Mel Torme', and Steve and Eydie.