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Michael Cassara

Birth Place: Cleveland, Ohio

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Michael Cassara, CSA is a Casting Director and Producer based in New York City and dedicated to developing and fostering the growth of new musicals and musical theatre artists.

Recent credits include Forbidden Broadway (most recent two editions and cast albums), Fat Camp (Off-Broadway and regional), I Love Lucy® Live On Stage (2014–15 national tour), dozens of regional theatres and countless readings and workshops. Resident Casting Director: NYMF,
NAMT, NAAP. Film: The Hyperglot (dir. Michael Urie, Artios nomination for excellence in casting), Contest, Grantham & Rose. Upcoming: The 12 (Denver Center/world premiere).

Originally a performer, Michael is a native Clevelander and a graduate of the musical theatre program at Otterbein College. He regularly teaches and lectures on musical theatre and the entertainment industry, in New York City and throughout the world. Native Clevelander. Member, Casting Society of America. MichaelCassara.net / @michaelcassara

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Argyle Theater Announces The Cast And Creatives For A BRONX TALE


Get the latest updates on the cast and creatives for A BRONX TALE at Long Island's ARGYLE THEATRE, starting April 25, 2024.

Industry Reading of FUSONG Will Be Held Today


Lawrence Walker will present a developmental reading of Fusong, a new musical with book and lyrics by Christine Toy Johnson and music by Cecilia Lin.

New Music FUSONG To Have Private Industry Reading This Month In NYC


Lawrence Walker will present a developmental reading of Fusong, a new musical with book and lyrics by Christine Toy Johnson and music by Cecilia Lin. Based on the novel, The Lost Daughter of Happiness, by acclaimed Chinese novelist and screenwriter Geling Yan, Fusong is directed and conceived by Gabriel Barre.

Barrington Stage Company Will Offer Tuition-free Musical Theatre Conservatory To College Students


Barrington Stage Company has announced that the 2024 BSC Musical Theatre Conservatory will be tuition-free. 

FIVE: THE MUSICAL PARODY Extends for Six Weeks Off-Broadway


FIVE: The Parody Musical has released a new block of tickets on sale. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase!

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of FIVE: THE PARODY MUSICAL Off-Broadway


See photos from opening night of the world premiere of FIVE: The Parody Musical! FIVE: The Parody Musical plays a four-week limited Off-Broadway engagement, February 15 – March 10 at Theater 555

Jasmine Rice LaBeija to Join FIVE, THE PARODY MUSICAL as Hillary Clinton


FIVE: The Parody Musical will welcome iconic drag legend Jasmine Rice LaBeija to the company as 45's original 'nasty' nemesis, Hillary Clinton.

Photos: First Look at A CHORUS LINE at the Argyle Theatre


Get a first look at photos of The Argyle Theatre's production of A Chorus Line! Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: The Cast of A CHORUS LINE Celebrates Opening Night


The Argyle Theatre has officially opened its production of A Chorus Line, directed by Evan Pappas and Francine Espiritu, choreographed by Francine Espiritu, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. The opening night was celebrated on Saturday, February 3, at 7:30 PM. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast celebrating opening night here!

Cast Set for A CHORUS LINE at Argyle Theatre


Long Island's ARGYLE THEATRE announces the cast for the upcoming production of A CHORUS LINE. Get all the details on this highly anticipated show!

Photos: The Argyle Theatre Presents MARY POPPINS


The Argyle Theatre, Long Island's largest year-round professional theatrical venue, will present Disney's Mary Poppins. See photos from the production.

Photos: The Cast of MARY POPPINS at the Argyle Theatre Celebrates Opening Night


The Argyle Theatre officially opened its production of Disney's Mary Poppins on November 11. Check out photos from opening night here!

Photos: MARY POPPINS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows at The Argyle Theatre


The Argyle Theatre is currently presenting Disney's Mary Poppins, directed by Evan Pappas, associate director and choreographer Debbie Roshe, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner, through December 31, 2023. The opening night was celebrated on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 7:30 PM, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!

New Musical ONWARD & UPWARD Will Receive Developmental Lab Readings This Month


Amas Musical Theatre and the Amas Musical Theatre Lab, will present developmental lab readings of Onward & Upward, a new musical based on the play “Up (The Man in the Flying Chair)”, with music by Charlie Romano, lyrics by Will Wegner, book by Will Wegner and Charlie Romano at Ripley-Grier Studios.

MARY POPPINS Comes to the Argyle Theatre This Holiday Season


The Argyle Theatre will present Disney's Mary Poppins, directed by Evan Pappas, associate director and choreographer Debbie Roshe, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.

The Business of Broadway to Present Reading of New Musical L'ART RESTE and K-Musical Producer Workshop


The Business of Broadway partners with Korea Arts Management Service to present a reading of the new musical 'L'art Reste' and a workshop for K-Musical producers. Get a glimpse of Korean musical talent and gain industry insight at this exclusive event in New York City.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Reveals Complete Casting For the 35th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS


 National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced additional casting for the 35th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 26 and Friday, October 27, 2023, at New World Stages.

Photos: First Look At WHEN WE GET THERE at York Theatre Company


The York Theatre Company officially opened its New2NY presentation of When We Get There, a new musical with book by Robert P. Young III and Richard Lasser and music and lyrics by Charlie Barnett, the final offering of the Fall 2023 Musicals in Mufti series.  See photos of the production below.

Photos: Inside Opening Night of WHEN WE GET THERE at York Theatre Company


The York Theatre Company officially opened its New2NY presentation of When We Get There. Check out photos from opening night here!

Photos: The Cast of York Theatre Company's WHEN WE GET THERE Meets the Press


Rehearsal have begun for the York Theatre Company’s NEW2NY presentation of “WHEN WE GET THERE” which begins performances on Saturday, October 7. Check out photos from the press meet & greet here!

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