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.
VIDEO: Sneak Peek of Taye Diggs and Lesli Margherita in LA Film Festival's OPENING NIGHT
June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016
The two share a sexy song and dance scene in Isaac Rentz's new backstage comedy.
HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda Gets His Picture On The Cover of The Rolling Stone
June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016
The latest honor bestowed upon Miranda is one of the most iconic in the music industry.
Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, A RAISIN IN THE SUN's Phylicia Rashad Is First Black Woman To Win Best Actress In A Play, 2004
June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016
Rashad wins for playing the same role as the first black woman nominated, Claudia McNeil.
VIDEO: Sean Hayes' Livestream Chat With Fans Before First Preview of AN ACT OF GOD
May 31, 2016
May 31, 2016
David Javerbaum's hit comedy from last summer has been revised for a new star and a new year.
Bid For A Backstage Tour From SHE LOVES ME's Laura Benanti, Support Transport Group
May 31, 2016
May 31, 2016
Charitybuzz's new auction offers a chance to meet the Tony-winner while benefiting Transport Group.
VIDEO: HAMILTON Cast Members Hold Q&A at Facebook
May 31, 2016
May 31, 2016
Among the subjects discussed were how social media has intensified fan interest on not just the musical, but on each individual artist involved.
Actor Challenges L.A.'s 99-Seat Theater Plan With Suit Claiming Unpaid Wages
May 31, 2016
May 31, 2016
The suit has been described as a test of the legality of Equity's 99-Seat Plan, which allows for actors to volunteer their services.
Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, You Can't Stop Harvey Fierstein and Marissa Jaret Winokur in HAIRSPRAY, 2003
May 31, 2016
May 31, 2016
Broadway favorite Harvey Fierstein took Best Actor In a Musical honors while his newcomer co-star claimed Best Actress.
TWITTER WATCH: Bette Midler Says 'Hello, Carol!' to Original HELLO, DOLLY! Star Carol Channing
May 31, 2016
May 31, 2016
The new HELLO, DOLLY! star posts a photo of her introduction to the role's creator.
BWW Review: York Theatre Casts Broadway Kids In YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016
Charles M. Schulz's classic 'inner child' characters are played by children in the York's sunny and sweet production.
BWW Review: Nick Payne's INCOGNITO Is Brainy, But Muddy
May 31, 2016
May 31, 2016
Four actors play twenty roles telling three stories in a confusing exploration of the brain.
Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, Spotlights Shine on Siblings Hunter Foster and Sutton Foster, 2002
May 30, 2016
May 30, 2016
The 2002 Tony telecast featured star performances by both members of this talented brother/sister duo.
Open Book: JERSEY BOYS' Co-Bookwriter Rick Elice's Journey From Actor To Tony-Nominated Author
May 30, 2016
May 30, 2016
A chance meeting at an opening night party changed the career of a young actor.
Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, THE FULL MONTY's Boys Let It Go, 2001
May 29, 2016
May 29, 2016
Patrick Wilson, John Ellison Conlee, Jason Danieley, Andre De Shields, Marcus Neville and Romain Fruge were the naked boys singing on the 2001 Tony telecast.
BWW Review: Stew and Heidi Rodewald Preach On Black Music For White Audiences in THE TOTAL BENT
May 29, 2016
May 29, 2016
Vondie Curtis Hall and Ato Blankson-Wood play father and son singers swimming through the mainstream.
Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, Eartha Kitt Sings The Hard Truth in THE WILD PARTY, 2000
May 28, 2016
May 28, 2016
Making her first Broadway appearance in twenty years, the outspoken star and social activist plays a character who sees through the frivolity of youth.
Donations For Clarksville's Roxy Theatre Building Fund Wiped Out
May 27, 2016
May 27, 2016
Audits show donations to build a new arts center were spent on operating costs.
VIDEO: Samantha Barks Premieres 'Troublemaker' From Debut Album
May 27, 2016
May 27, 2016
The star from the film version of LES MISERABLES and the world premiere musical AMELIE is set for a June concert tour.
VIDEO: MAME's 1983 Young Patrick, Rosh Lowe, Honors Angela Lansbury at Sardi's
May 27, 2016
May 27, 2016
The young star who made his Broadway debut opposite the great theatre legend is now a television news reporter.
Tony Award Countdown: 30 Years In 30 Days, CHARLIE BROWN's Kristin Chenoweth's Philosophy, 1999
May 27, 2016
May 27, 2016
Kristin Chenoweth proves to be popular with Tony voters introducing a new song in the Peanuts musical revival.
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