Michael Dale - Page 84

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: HOLIDAY INN's Megan Sikora and Darien Crago Sing The Irving Berlin Classic, 'White Christmas'
July 26, 2016

Visitors to the Museum of the City Of New York's presentation of 'The Genius of Irving Berlin: A New York Story' got a preview of the newest Broadway adaptation of a Berlin movie musical classic,

VIDEO: Sneak-Peek at Mint Theater's Revival of N.C. Hunter's A DAY BY THE SEA, Directed by Austin Pendleton
July 26, 2016

The Mint Theater Company brings back a forgotten work from one of England's most popular 1950s playwrights.

PHOTO FLASH: DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Ben Platt Offers Beautiful Platt's-Eye View of Belasco Theatre
July 26, 2016

Built by impresario David Belasco, the ghost of its legendary namesake is said to still haunt the place.

PHOTO FLASH: Off-Stage Pics From Orlando's FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE
July 26, 2016

While there was a lot of work to be quickly done, many of the performers still found time to snap photos for their social media pages.

VIDEO: Laura Benanti Offers Hilarious Cabaret Advice To Jennifer Damiano
July 26, 2016

Broadway's Jennifer Damiano makes her solo cabaret debut tonight at Feinstein's/54 Below.

VIDEO: Campaign Underway To Restore Alexandra Palace's Victorian Theatre
July 26, 2016

The beautiful 1875 theatre has been out of use for decades.

VIDEO: Looking Fine at Any Age, Norm Lewis Featured in AARP Spot
July 26, 2016

Hopefully, the Broadway favorite isn't thinking about retiring any time soon.

PHOTO FLASH: Jason Robert Brown's THE CONNECTOR Has Reading at New York Theatre Workshop
July 26, 2016

The new musical has a book by Jonathan Marc Sherman and direction by Daisy Prince.

VIDEO: Max Crumm, Ellyn Marsh Join The Skivvies For a Post-Show Set at SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN
July 25, 2016

Broadway's favorite undie-wearing duo have joined the cast of SEX TIPS FOR STRAIGHT WOMEN FROM A GAY MAN for a limited three week run.

VIDEO: Anika Larsen and Keala Settle Belt RENT's 'Take Me Or Leave Me' For FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE
July 25, 2016

Following the tragic event that took place at Pulse nightclub in Orlando on June 12, the Broadway and Orlando theatre communities will unite tonight, Monday, July 25 at 7:30 pm at the Disney Theatre in the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts to perform FROM BROADWAY WITH LOVE: A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR ORLANDO; a healing night of music and dance to honor the 49 victims.

VIDEO: WAITRESS' Keala Settle Sings Of Finding Hope In Every Bad Situation
July 25, 2016

The Tony nominee from HANDS ON A HARDBODY is bringing down the house in WAITRESS.

VIDEO: 'Inside the Texas Chicken Ranch' Explores THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE's Country Place
July 25, 2016

A new book tells the true story of the infamous brothel that inspired the hit Broadway musical.

Producers Say HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Attracting 50% New Theatre-Goers
July 25, 2016

The premiere stage adaptation based on JK Rowling's characters may come to Broadway as early as next season.

Young Artists of Color Invited To Explore Opportunities in A Shared Moment Workshop
July 25, 2016

A trio of theatre women of color combine their expertise in the arts and activism to help their young colleagues.

'Unauthorized': Just An Eye-Catching Word or A Legal Necessity?
July 25, 2016

The word 'unauthorized' has been used to promote numerous musical spoofs, but does the word protect the creators from claims of copyright infringement?

VIDEOS: Remembering Marni Nixon, Both Unseen and On The Screen
July 25, 2016

The woman best known for dubbing the singing voices of Hollywood stars also gave memorable stage and television performances.

EXCLUSIVE UPDATE: Seth Rudetsky, Liz Callaway, Melissa Errico Part of Televised Performance Wednesday Night at Democratic Convention
July 22, 2016

A trio of Broadway and cabaret favorites, Seth Rudetsky, Liz Callaway and Melissa Errico will be giving a televised performance Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention

Seth Rudetsky, Liz Callaway, Melissa Errico Among Performers at Democratic National Convention
July 22, 2016

A trio of Broadway and cabaret favorites have each announced on social media that they will be performing at next week's Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.