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 Review: New York Pops Gala Concert Salutes Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg
May 9, 2016
May 9, 2016
Carnegie Hall was filled with musical theatre stars to celebrate the creators of LES MISERABLES and MISS SAIGON.
VIDEO: Fran Lebowitz To Frank Rich: HAMILTON Is 'The Only Good Musical In My Lifetime'
May 6, 2016
May 6, 2016
The sardonic social commentator isn't exactly a fan of musicals, but she says HAMILTON is great.
VIDEOS: Disney Provides Grant For Theatre Programs in Underserved Boston Elementary Schools
May 6, 2016
May 6, 2016
Disney Musicals In Schools helps guide elementary schools to form their own sustainable musical theatre programs.
TWITTER WATCH: More Broadway Lego Creations From Jack Abrams
May 6, 2016
May 6, 2016
Fun creations honoring SOMETHING ROTTEN, HAMILTON, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS and more.
FLASH FRIDAY: Memorable Tony Award Acceptance Speeches from Dorothy Loudon, Lily Tomlin and Natalia Makarova
May 6, 2016
May 6, 2016
Just about every Tony Award telecast contains an acceptance speech that gets a little nutty.
AUDIO: Elaine Paige Has A Hilarious Giggle Fit On BBC Radio
May 6, 2016
May 6, 2016
The beloved West End star catches herself almost saying a nasty word when discussing THE BUSKERS OPERA.
The HAMILTON Effect: Subscription Sales Spiking at Musical's Future Tour Stops
May 6, 2016
May 6, 2016
New customers are buying full subscriptions in order to insure good seats for HAMILTON.
VIDEOS: B.D. Wong Tells #MyYellowfaceStory, Panelists Discuss Inclusion at Beyond Orientalism Forum
May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016
The tony-winner has a message for white actors playing Asians: 'You're in the wrong part.'
Tony Goes Lego! Broadway Fan Creates Lego Figures Honoring Nominees
May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016
Lego tributes to the casts of WAITRESS, SHUFFLE ALONG, THE COLOR PURPLE, BRIGHT STAR and more!
INSTAGRAM CHECK: Sweet 16! HAMILTON's Thayne Jasperson's Backstage Video Celebrating 16 Tony Nominations
May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016
The ensemble member assumes the role of town crier to introduce his giddy new backstage video.
Bid To Meet WAITRESS' Jessie Mueller and Support A.R.T./New York
May 4, 2016
May 4, 2016
Charitybuzz's new auction offers a chance to meet the Tony-winning star in her Tony-nominated new musical.
VIDEO: SCHOOL OF ROCK Cast Celebrates Their Four Tony Nominations Like Rock Stars
May 4, 2016
May 4, 2016
The kids of SCHOOL OF ROCK, and even the adults, can't help getting a little rowdy after hearing the news.
ECLIPSED's Lupita Nyong'o Sees Nothing Small in Danai Gurira's Powerful Drama
May 4, 2016
May 4, 2016
the Oscar-winner and Tony nominee responds to a reporters inquiry as to why she's in a 'small play.'
New York State Attorney General Targets Broadway Ticketing Scams
May 4, 2016
May 4, 2016
Secondary market ticket sellers are experts in fooling software to obtain hundreds of tickets to hot shows and events.
VIDEO: Marin Mazzie and Daniel Dae Kim Celebrate Their First Bows as Stars Of THE KING AND I
May 4, 2016
May 4, 2016
The 3-time Tony nominee makes her return to the stage after a bout with ovarian cancer with the TV star making his Broadway debut.
Seattle Repertory Theatre Disciplines Stagehand For Using N-Word On The Job
May 4, 2016
May 4, 2016
A stagehand uses a racial slur when asking a question about a performance, which is heard by co-workers.
VIDEO: Nearly 2,000 Line Up To Take Their Shot At HAMILTON Open Call Auditions
May 4, 2016
May 4, 2016
'No prior theatre experience necessary' read the casting notice for singers who rap.
TWITTER WATCH: SHUFFLE ALONG's Audra McDonald Shows Class and Love After Tony Non-Nomination
May 3, 2016
May 3, 2016
Despite not being nominated this year, six-time Tony winner is happy to celebrate.
CATS' Dame Gillian Lynne Offers Top Ten Tips For Choreography
May 3, 2016
May 3, 2016
She became a major star with her choreography for the original production of CATS, and will be on hand as an associate for the upcoming Broadway revival.
Bid to Meet Kristin Chenoweth, Seth Rudetsky, B.D. Wong and Support Rosie's Theater Kids
May 2, 2016
May 2, 2016
Charitybuzz has three new auctions to benefit Rosie O'Donnell's Rosie's Theater Kids
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