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STAGE CREDITS

[Regional (US)]
World-premiere Concert Adaptation, 2018
Joe

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 2000
Performer [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Clayton Toler

[Houston, TX (Regional)]
World Premiere, 1998
Clayton Toler

[West End]
London Production, 1998
Joe

[Broadway]
Broadway Concert, 1995
Performer

"Stan' Up and Fight" Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Joe


Awards and Nominations


winner
Kevin Kline Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical

Michel BellShow Boat


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Michel Bell, The Civil War

Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Michel Bell, Show Boat

Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Michel Bell, Show Boat

News


Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston to Present PIPPIN in August

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston announced the cast for Pippin, the 2nd and final production in the company’s Summer 2022 season. Running from August 5-13, 2022 at the Robinson Theatre.
Photos: Inside the Irish Repertory Theatre Gala Concert

For its 2022 gala, Irish Repertory Theatre presented A Celebration of the Musicals of Harold Prince, at The Town Hall on Monday June 13, 2022, at 7pm. Check out photos from the concert here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the Irish Repertory Theatre Gala

For its 2022 gala, Irish Repertory Theatre presented A Celebration of the Musicals of Harold Prince,  at The Town Hall on Monday June 13, 2022, at 7pm.
Chita Rivera, Len Cariou, and More Celebrate Hal Prince at Irish Rep's Gala on Monday!

Special Offer - Chita Rivera, Len Cariou, and more celebrate Hal Prince at Irish Rep’s Gala on Monday!
BWW Interview: Irish Repertory Theatre Gears Up to Celebrate Hal Prince at 2022 Gala

The evening will take place at The Town Hall on Monday June 13, 2022, at 7pm and will honor Loretta Brennan Glucksman with Irish Repertory Theatre's Visionary Leadership Award in recognition of her philanthropic support of Irish communities and her tireless work in promoting Irish culture and heritage in the US and around the world.
Chita Rivera, Donna Kane, and DeLaney Westfall Join Irish Rep's 2022 Gala

The evening will take place at The Town Hall on Monday June 13, 2022, at 7pm and will honor Loretta Brennan Glucksman with Irish Repertory Theatre's Visionary Leadership Award in recognition of her philanthropic support of Irish communities and her tireless work in promoting Irish culture and heritage in the US and around the world.
Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston Returns with 53rd Summer Season

After a two-year hiatus, Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston returns for its 53rd summer season on the main stage at the Robinson Theatre (617 Lexington St. Waltham, MA, 02452). Under the direction of new Artistic Director Rachel Bertone, the curtain will rise on two iconic American musicals: West Side Story, the powerful tale of young lovers caught between prejudice and warring street gangs (July 8-16, 2022) and Pippin, Stephen Schwartz's unforgettable musical masterpiece of a young prince searching for passion, adventure, and the true meaning of life. (August 5-13, 2022).
Glenn Close, Joel Grey and More Announced for Irish Rep's 2022 Gala

Irish Repertory Theatre has announced performers and presenters for A Celebration of the Musicals of Harold Prince, this season’s annual Gala benefit production. The evening will take place at The Town Hall (123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036) on Monday June 13, 2022, at 7pm and will honor Loretta Brennan Glucksman.
Rachel Bertone Named Artistic Director At Reagle Music Theatre Of Greater Boston

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston has announced the appointment of Rachel Bertone, award-winning regional director and choreographer, as its new Artistic Director. Bertone joins Linda Chin, previously Interim Executive Artistic Director and now Executive Producer, as the company's new leadership team for the 2022 summer season. Reagle's Founder and Producing Artistic Director Robert J. Eagle retired June 30, 2021, after a remarkable 52-year career.
BWW Interview: Christine Andreas and Bill Toone of the ECOLIFE Conservation VIRTUAL CRUISE GALA

Bill Toone's trying to save the planet, and he's doing it with love and joy, which is what Christine Andreas brings to her own work as an artist -- so why shouldn't they work together toward common goals?
Clyde Alves, NaTasha Yvette Williams & More Will Join Laura Osnes and James Snyder in Bucks County Playhouse's SHOW BOAT

Executive Producer Robyn Goodman, Producing Director Alexander Fraser and Producers Stephen Kocis and Josh Fiedler announced final casting for Bucks County Playhouse's world-premiere concert adaptation of Oscar Hammerstein II and Jerome Kern's legendary musical, 'Show Boat,' which will set sail this Saturday, June 23 at 7 p.m.
Laura Osnes, James Snyder, and More Will Lead SHOW BOAT at Philadelphia's Bucks County Playhouse

Bucks County Playhouse audiences will have the opportunity to revisit one of America's most storied musicals when it presents a world-premiere concert adaptation of Oscar Hammerstein II and Jerome Kern's legendary musical, "Show Boat," Saturday, June 23 at 7 p.m.
Photo Flash: First Look at Michel Bell, Ciaran Sheehan, Sarah Oakes Muirhead and More in SHOW BOAT at Reagle Music Theatre

Tony Award nominee and renowned Broadway actor Michel Bell makes his Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston debut this month. Bell will revive the role of JOE, the performance that earned him a Tony Award nomination in Hal Prince's 1995 Broadway production of Show Boat. Bell's bass-baritone delivery of the iconic song 'Ol' Man River' brought audiences to their feet on Broadway. Bell brings his immense talents to the Reagle stage now through July 16 for 8 performances only, in this intimate Goodspeed Musicals version of the Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II masterpiece. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Tony Nominee Michel Bell Joins SHOW BOAT at Reagle Music Theatre

Tony Award nominee and renowned Broadway actor Michel Bell will make his Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston debut this July! 
Tony Nominee Michel Bell Joins SHOW BOAT at Reagle Music Theatre

Tony Award nominee and renowned Broadway actor Michel Bell will make his Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston debut this July! 
VIDEO FLASHBACK: Happy Birthday, Frank Wildhorn!

Today, the Broadway community celebrates the birthday of Tony-nominated composer Frank Wildhorn. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a video flashback of Wildhorn's Broadway career!
SINKER, EYE ON THE SPARROW, et al. Nominated for Kevin Kline Awards

Twenty-two St. Louis theater companies are represented in the nominations for the Sixth Annual Kevin Kline Awards. Thirty plays and musicals produced in the St. Louis area during 2010 now share 112 nominations in 22 different categories for the coveted award.
BWW Reviews: SHOW BOAT at the Muny

When I started writing this review I had Turner Classics on, and it just so happened they were playing SHOW BOAT. Funny how that works sometimes, when you've just seen a splendid live performance of a show the night before, and the next evening you stumble across Hollywood's take on the material. Seeing it live is always better, I think, and SHOW BOAT has a definite history with the Muny, a fact clearly reflected by the numerous stagings it's had since its initial appearance in 1930. But, that's to be expected, since this is the perfect venue for Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's memorable adaptation of Edna Ferber's sprawling novel. And as such, it provides us with a particularly grand finale for the Muny's 2010 season.
Show Boat Kicks Off at The Muny Aug. 9

Show Boat (August 9-15) will close out The Muny's season, and feature Michel Bell (Joe), Georgia Engel (Parthy Anne), and Gary Beach (Captain Andy).
2010 Muny Season To Feature Gary Beach, Stephanie J. Block, et. al

The Muny has announced casting for its 2010 summer season, featuring a number of Broadway veterans reprising roles they created on Broadway. Performers include Ken Page, Gary Beach, Stephanie J. Block, Georgia Engel, Ashley Brown and more.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Michel Bell been in?

Michel Bell has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Michel Bell been in?

Michel Bell has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Michel Bell's first West End show?

Michel Bell's first West End show was Show Boat which opened in 1998

What awards has Michel Bell been nominated for?

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical (Kevin Kline Awards) for Show Boat, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Civil War, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Show Boat and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Show Boat.

What awards has Michel Bell won?

Michel Bell has won the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical award at the Kevin Kline Awards for Show Boat and the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Civil War.

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