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.
BWW Interview: The Kilroys Playwright Leah Nanako Winkler: Striving For Gender Parity
June 21, 2016
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
June 20, 2016
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
June 20, 2016
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
June 23, 2016
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
June 20, 2016
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!
June 20, 2016
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
June 20, 2016
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
June 18, 2016
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
June 17, 2016
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
June 17, 2016
June 17, 2016
A high school's fully staged and costumed performances of HAMILTON selections were quickly removed from YouTube.
VIDEO: Danai Gurira, Pascale Armand and Saycon Sengbloh Discuss Their ECLIPSED Experience
June 17, 2016
June 17, 2016
As the Broadway run of Danai Gurira's groundbreaking drama comes to an end, the three Tony-nominated women offer their thoughts.
Bid To Meet FULLY COMMITTED's Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
June 17, 2016
June 17, 2016
Charitybuzz's new auction offers a chance to meet the five-time Emmy nominee after he takes on 40 characters in Becky Mode's solo play.
FLASH FRIDAY: Hilarious Moments From Gerard Alessandrini's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY
June 17, 2016
June 17, 2016
Master satirist Gerard Alessandrini will be poking jabs at Broadway's revolutionary hit this summer with SPAMILTON.
VIDEO: THE KING AND I's Marin Mazzie Talks of Healing Therapy and Being Back On Broadway
June 17, 2016
June 17, 2016
The Broadway favorite in a frank and open discussion of her healing process and the excitement of being back on Broadway.
Orlando Shakespeare Theater Builds 'Angel Wings' To Guard Pulse Funerals From Westboro Baptist Church
June 16, 2016
June 16, 2016
The strategy to block mourners from having to see hate speech signs was used at the trials for the killers of Matthew Shepard.
Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Will Support Theatre Education In Under-Resourced U.S. Schools
June 16, 2016
June 16, 2016
The new program will supply funding for public schools to create or improve theatre programs, and provide training scholarships for select students.
VIDEO: The Daily Journey of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA's Wedding Dress
June 16, 2016
June 16, 2016
Designer Maria Bjornson's stunning creation is carefully cared for after every performance.
HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tee-Rico Benefits Equality Cares in Florida
June 16, 2016
June 16, 2016
In response to this weekend's tragic events in Orlando Lin-Manuel Miranda has established an officially-licensed merchandise site, Tee-Rico.
UPDATE: Lin-Manuel Miranda Tweets, HAMILTON To Be Filmed With Original Cast
June 16, 2016
June 16, 2016
The original cast will be filmed later this month, although Miranda says he doesn't know what will be done with it.
Profiles' Darrell W. Cox Responds To On-Stage Abuse Allegations After Theatre Shuts Down
June 16, 2016
June 16, 2016
The actor denies claims he regularly attacked actors during violent scenes during run of KILLER JOE.
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