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: Ralph Macchio, Mario Cantone 'Bringing Italian-Americans Back To Theatre' in A ROOM OF MY OWN
February 5, 2016
February 5, 2016
Ralph Macchio, Mario Cantone 'Bringing Italian-Americans Back To Theatre' in A ROOM OF MY OWN
FLASH FRIDAY: Remembering Howard Ashman and GOD BLESS YOU, MR. ROSEWATER
February 5, 2016
February 5, 2016
The first musical by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman was an adventurous sign of things to come.
Choreographer Camille A. Brown On Translating the Body Language of CABIN IN THE SKY
February 5, 2016
February 5, 2016
The Encores! production will replicate the style of the era, rather than the style as represented by the white-controlled entertainment of the era.
New York's Museum of Jewish Heritage Presents SEEKING JUSTICE: THE CASE OF LEO FRANK REVISITED
February 5, 2016
February 5, 2016
A new exhibition explores the controversial case that inspired the Broadway musical PARADE.
Sean Hayes Just Being Himself in AN ACT OF GOD
February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016
The hit Broadway comedy is now tailored for a new star and a new location.
VIDEO: NOISES OFF Set Designer Derek McLane's Backstage Tour of a Backstage Farce
February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016
The Tony-winner set designer's creation has to take a beating every night in a highly physical comedy.
Anonymous Caller Convinces David Mamet To Allow Reviews of Mary-Arrchie's AMERICAN BUFFALO
February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016
The Chicago production had been denied the right to invite critics due to a standard practice.
VIDEO: Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez On How To Work With Your Spouse Without Killing Each Other
February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016
The Oscar-winning FROZEN songwriters share tips on professional and romantic collaborations.
Britain's National Theatre Director Rufus Norris Commits To 50:50 Gender Balance By 2021
February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016
The new artistic director seeks equality in the number of directors and living playwrights.
NASA Astronaut Alvin Drew Speaks Out For Arts Education
February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016
The space explorer points out that he felt lacking in the creative communication skills needed to describe his experiences.
VIDEO: ALLEGIANCE's George Takei Explains Why Internment Was Not Remembered
February 3, 2016
February 3, 2016
The actor/activist talks about decisions made by those who suffered internment not to pass on their stories.
Sweden's First Major Production of A RAISIN IN THE SUN Addresses Country's Growth of Racism
February 3, 2016
February 3, 2016
African-Swedish actors explain the play's current relevance in their country.
Is Broadway The Social Media's New 'Wild West'?
February 3, 2016
February 3, 2016
a huge number of Broadway fans use social media to talk about their favorite shows but how influential is it in generating sales?
Script Change Leads To Italian Actor Raphael Schumacher In A Coma After Hanging Scene Goes Wrong
February 5, 2016
February 5, 2016
Police investigation after audience member believed to be a medical student sees body tremors.
Republican Presidential Hopeful Senator Ted Cruz Sings Broadway To Relieve Stress
February 3, 2016
February 3, 2016
Don't be surprised if you spot the Texas Senator making a campaign stop at Marie's Crisis.
Museum Of The City Of New York Explores Hamilton and Friends: Portraiture in Early New York
February 3, 2016
February 3, 2016
An evening exploring how men like Alexander Hamilton used portraits to craft a public image.
Stay Healthy Broadway Style: How Michael Cerveris, Ana Villafañe, David Furr and Cynthia Erivo Avoid Sick Days
February 2, 2016
February 2, 2016
Health tips from some of Broadway's most exciting stars.
Support Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene: Bid On HAMILTON Tickets and a Voicemail Message From Lin-Manuel Miranda
February 2, 2016
February 2, 2016
Support the New York State Psychiatric Institute's Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene at Columbia University with a winning bid.
VIDEO FLASHBACK: It's Groundhog Day! Celebrate With Robert Morse and Rudy Vallee
February 2, 2016
February 2, 2016
It wasn't mere coincidence that Rudy Vallee was singing a college fight song in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING.
BWW Review: THE GLORY OF THE WORLD; It's Not You, It's Mee
February 2, 2016
February 2, 2016
Charles Mee's latest abstract piece was inspired by Trappist monk author, Thomas Merton.
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