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Michael Dale After 20-odd years singing, dancing and acting in dinner theatres, summer stocks and the ever-popular audience participation murder mysteries (try improvising with audiences after they?ve had two hours of open bar), Michael Dale segued his theatrical ambitions into playwriting. The buildings which once housed the 5 Off-Off Broadway plays he penned have all been destroyed or turned into a Starbucks, but his name remains the answer to the trivia question, "Who wrote the official play of Babe Ruth's 100th Birthday?" He served as Artistic Director for The Play's The Thing Theatre Company, helping to bring free live theatre to underserved communities, and dabbled a bit in stage managing and in directing cabaret shows before answering the call (it was an email, actually) to become BroadwayWorld.com's first Chief Theatre Critic. While not attending shows Michael can be seen at Citi Field pleading for the Mets to stop imploding. Likes: Strong book musicals and ambitious new works. Dislikes: Unprepared celebrities making their stage acting debuts by starring on Broadway and weak bullpens.




What's On The List? A Look At The Female- and Trans-Written Plays Honored By The Kilroys
What's On The List? A Look At The Female- and Trans-Written Plays Honored By The Kilroys
June 22, 2016

The Kilroys calls attention to plays written by female and trans authors that have been judged as being of high quality.

MSR Studios, Home Of Numerous Original Broadway Cast Recordings, Shutting Down Due To Construction Noise
MSR Studios, Home Of Numerous Original Broadway Cast Recordings, Shutting Down Due To Construction Noise
June 21, 2016

Its Times Square area location was once an asset, but numerous long-term construction projects have hurt business.

VIDEO: Walt Disney World's FROZEN EVER AFTER At Epcot's Norway Pavilion
VIDEO: Walt Disney World's FROZEN EVER AFTER At Epcot's Norway Pavilion
June 21, 2016

The new attraction features all new special effects, animatronic figures and a special visit with Queen Elsa in her ice palace.

Deluxe Edition of Barbra Streisand's ENCORE Includes Solos From FOLLIES, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, BALLROOM, TOO MANY GIRLS
Deluxe Edition of Barbra Streisand's ENCORE Includes Solos From FOLLIES, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, BALLROOM, TOO MANY GIRLS
June 21, 2016

Fans who purchase Barbra Streisand's newest album, 'Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway' from Target, will receive a Deluxe Edition including four additional tracks.

PERISCOPE: Lin-Manuel Miranda Says Jonathan Groff Will Be In HAMILTON Filmed Performance
PERISCOPE: Lin-Manuel Miranda Says Jonathan Groff Will Be In HAMILTON Filmed Performance
June 21, 2016

HAMILTON's author/star makes his debut on social media's Periscope.

Recipients Named For Julie Taymor's World Theater Fellowship for Young Theater Directors
Recipients Named For Julie Taymor's World Theater Fellowship for Young Theater Directors
June 21, 2016

Three young directors will be funded to travel to different corners of the world to expand their visions of world theater.

TWITTER WATCH: Lyric Opera Of Chicago Takes Note as HAMILTONmania Hits Windy City
TWITTER WATCH: Lyric Opera Of Chicago Takes Note as HAMILTONmania Hits Windy City
June 21, 2016

As tickets for Chicago's HAMILTON went on sale the morning, the city's opera company had a message for confused ticket-buyers.

Democrats Seeking HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda For A Convention Performance
Democrats Seeking HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda For A Convention Performance
June 21, 2016

Democrats reportedly seeking 'young pop artists' for next month's four night prime-time telecast.

TWITTER WATCH: Video of Ticket Line For Chicago's HAMILTON Wrapping Around The Block
TWITTER WATCH: Video of Ticket Line For Chicago's HAMILTON Wrapping Around The Block
June 21, 2016

Tickets went on sale this morning for the first block of seats to see HAMILTON in Chicago.

Waking Exploits Theatre Producer Michael Salmon Jailed For Fraud
Waking Exploits Theatre Producer Michael Salmon Jailed For Fraud
June 21, 2016

The founder of the five-year-old company admitted to fraudulent claims for grant aid.

BWW Interview: The Kilroys Playwright Leah Nanako Winkler: Striving For Gender Parity
BWW Interview: The Kilroys Playwright Leah Nanako Winkler: Striving For Gender Parity
June 21, 2016

Winkler saw interest in her work increase dramatically when a play was placed on The Kilroys' The List

BWW Interview: Security Expert Omri Iluz's Guide To Bots: What They Are And How They Get The Tickets You Want
BWW Interview: Security Expert Omri Iluz's Guide To Bots: What They Are And How They Get The Tickets You Want
June 20, 2016

The New York State Assembly is taking action to combat the unscrupulous methods used by scalpers to hoard tickets.

New York State Assembly Passes Measure to Criminalize Ticket Bots
New York State Assembly Passes Measure to Criminalize Ticket Bots
June 20, 2016

The new measure is designed to prevent scalpers from being able to purchase large quantities of tickets for popular shows, concerts and events.

Before HAMILTON, Before 1776: Three Revolutionary Broadway Musicals
Before HAMILTON, Before 1776: Three Revolutionary Broadway Musicals
June 23, 2016

Three lesser-known Broadway musicals that drew their stories from the Spirit of '76.

CHEERS LIVE ON STAGE Will Use Audience Members as Background Actors
CHEERS LIVE ON STAGE Will Use Audience Members as Background Actors
June 20, 2016

The stage play based on the hit sitcom will have audience members entering and exiting as bar patrons.

Costumes Required For Onstage Seating at London's Union Theatre's MOBY DICK!
Costumes Required For Onstage Seating at London's Union Theatre's MOBY DICK!
June 20, 2016

Those sitting on stage will be required to wear a school uniform at the 25th Anniversary production of this campy musical.

VIDEO: HAMILTON's Ariana DeBose Premieres 'Shoes,' Cut From A CHORUS LINE, at Feinstein's/54 Below
VIDEO: HAMILTON's Ariana DeBose Premieres 'Shoes,' Cut From A CHORUS LINE, at Feinstein's/54 Below
June 20, 2016

The talented HAMILTON ensemble member recently gave a world premiere performance of a lost Kleban/Hamlisch song.

With Olney Theatre Center's EVITA, Christopher d'Amboise Explores The Storytelling Aspects of Choreography
With Olney Theatre Center's EVITA, Christopher d'Amboise Explores The Storytelling Aspects of Choreography
June 18, 2016

After a prominent career in classical ballet, the son of Jacques d'Amboise and brother of Charlotte d'Amboise looks to do more musicals.

VIDEO: Janet McTeer and Liev Schreiber Steam Up LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES Photo Shoot
VIDEO: Janet McTeer and Liev Schreiber Steam Up LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES Photo Shoot
June 17, 2016

The pair stars in a limited Broadway run of Christopher Hampton's sardonic drama of sex and revenge.

Dramatists Guild Releases Statement On YouTube Videos and Copyright Infringement After High School HAMILTON Videos Removed
Dramatists Guild Releases Statement On YouTube Videos and Copyright Infringement After High School HAMILTON Videos Removed
June 17, 2016

A high school's fully staged and costumed performances of HAMILTON selections were quickly removed from YouTube.



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