Michael Ball
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Date of Birth:
June 27, 1962 (60)
Birth Place: Stratford-on-Avon, West Midlands, ENGLAND
Bio:
Michael made his West End debut when Cameron Mackintosh cast him as Marius Pontmercy in the original London production of Les Misérables 35 years ago. Last year Ball led an all-star company for the special concert engagement of Les Mis, playing Javert, a role that he is thrilled to reprise this ...
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Stage Credits
Les Miserables
Hairspray
Les Miserables Staged Concert Revival
Chess
Sweeney Todd
Hairspray
The Woman in White
Les Miserables
Productions
Michael Ball Movies
Michael Ball Biography
Michael made his West End debut when Cameron Mackintosh cast him as Marius Pontmercy in the original London production of Les Misérables 35 years ago. Last year Ball led an all-star company for the special concert engagement of Les Mis, playing Javert, a role that he is thrilled to reprise this festive season, in response to the challenges of 2020 and the necessity to open theatres countrywide- The Show Must Go On! In 2021 Michael will lead the spectacular new production of Hairspray at the London Coliseum, reprising his Olivier award winning performance as Edna Turnblad. His previous theatre credits include Chess at the London Coliseum, Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the Adelphi Theatre, Mack and Mabel at Chichester Festival Theatre and on tour, Passion at the Queen’s Theatre, Hairspray at the Shaftesbury Theatre and on tour, The Woman in White at the Palace Theatre and then on Broadway, The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Aspects of Love at the Prince of Wales Theatre and on Broadway, Patience at New York City Opera, Kismet at the London Coliseum (with Alfie Boe), Alone Together at the Donmar and Theatre Royal, Haymarket and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the London Palladium, where he played Carrie Hope Fletcher’s stage father, Caractacus Potts. Alongside his musical theatre career, for which he has received two Olivier Awards and an OBE, Ball is a platinum-selling recording/concert artist, and was the first musical theatre star to have been given a solo concert at BBC Proms. In 2020 Michael topped the singles charts with Captain Tom Moore and the Voices of Care Choir with You’ll Never Walk Alone in aid of NHS Charities Together. He currently presents The Michael Ball Show on BBC Radio 2 and has also presented multiple television series. Alongside his solo career, Michael has had a number of triumphs with Alfie Boe – number 1 albums in 2016 & 2017, followed by a third album release in 2019 which debuted at number 2. With combined sales of over 1.5 million, it led to them winning a pair of Classical Brit awards and being asked to front their own ITV specials, as well as touring international arenas. In 2019, Ball completed a 23 date tour of the UK to coincide with the release of his number 1 album, Coming Home To You.Their fourth studio album, titled Together at Christmas, was released in 2021.
Michael Ball Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 2013 - Best Actor in a Musical  |
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Michael Ball News
BIG NIGHT OF MUSICALS Returns to BBC One and BBC Radio 2by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 26, 2023
For the second year running, Big Night Of Musicals will be staged by The National Lottery at the AO Arena Manchester on Monday 27 February, bringing together the biggest shows from the world of theatre for a spectacular celebration.
The National Lottery's Big Night Of Musicals Returns to Manchester Next Monthby Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2023
After the huge success of its first musicals extravaganza last year, on Monday 27th February The National Lottery is once again bringing together the biggest shows from the world of theatre for a spectacular celebration of musicals.
BBC Radio 2 Presents Line Up for PIANO ROOM Monthby Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 20, 2023
Radio 2 Piano Room month sees an abundance of world famous, award-winning artists each perform exclusively with the BBC Concert Orchestra from Monday 30 January to Friday 24 February 2023.
Get Tickets For ASPECTS OF LOVE, Starring Michael Ballby Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 16, 2023
‘Nothing in the world will ever be the same’
STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Broadcast Date and Time Confirmedby Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 30, 2022
Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends will be broadcast on BBC Two on 31 December at 5.35pm and then available on the BBC iPlayer. Performances will include Bernadette Peters singing 'Losing My Mind' from Follies and Imelda Staunton singing 'Everything's Coming Up Roses' from Gypsy.
VIDEO: Watch Bernadette Peters, Judi Dench, and More in SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Concert Trailerby Blair Ingenthron - Dec 24, 2022
Watch the trailer for the New Year's Eve BBC and iPlayer broadcast of the star-studded SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS concert starring Bernadette Peters, Judi Dench, Michael Ball, and many more.
Liza Pulman Brings THE HEART OF IT to The Other Palace Next Monthby Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2022
Singer, actress and comedienne Liza Pulman will bring her acclaimed tour de force The Heart of It to The Other Palace in 2023, with performances on Monday 23 and Monday 30 January.
Review: LES MISERABLES Stuns Once More at the Marcus Centerby Kelsey Lawler - Dec 1, 2022
Seen by 130 million people in 53 countries and 22 languages, 'Les Miserables' stands the test of time and jukebox musical trends. Magnificent performances, dazzling sets and staging, soaring orchestrations -- these make the show timeless, breathtaking, and powerful as ever.
MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE DO VEGAS Will Air on Channel 5 in Decemberby Stephi Wild - Nov 30, 2022
Following the success of their UK top 3 album Together in Vegas last month the UK's biggest-selling male recording duo Michael Ball and Alfie Boe head out, for a one-off TV special, to discover the wonders of the world's entertainment capital Las Vegas.
SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Concert Will be Broadcast on BBC This Holiday Seasonby Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2022
The star-studded Sondheim's Old Friends concert will be broadcast on BBC this holiday season! Dates and times for the BBC Two broadcast and iPlayer release have yet to be announced.
Michael Ball Videos
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 24, 2022
Watch the trailer for the New Year's Eve BBC and iPlayer broadcast of the star-studded SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS concert starring Bernadette Peters, Judi Dench, Michael Ball, and many more.
by BroadwayWorld TV - May 4, 2022
An all-star cast came together in London's West End for a thrilling, joyous celebration of the extraordinary talents and legacy of composer & lyricist Stephen Sondheim at the theatre which was gloriously rebuilt and renamed in his honor. Watch video highlights now including performances of 'Being Alive,' 'Old Friends' and 'Our Time' below!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 27, 2022
Cameron Mackintosh has invited Stephen Sondheim’s old friends to join him in celebrating his extraordinary talents and legacy at the Sondheim Theatre which was recently gloriously rebuilt in Sondheim’s honour and thanks the cast and company and everyone involved for agreeing to a special screening which will allow over 2,500 to see the performance.
by Stage Tube - Dec 20, 2020
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe recently appeared on This Morning to chat about their new Christmas album, their new year tour and taking to the stage in Les Miserables. Plus, the pair performed their rendition of ‘White Christmas’.
by Stage Tube - Dec 9, 2020
Michael Ball took to the stage to perform 'You'll Never Walk Alone' at the 2020 Royal Variety Show.
by Stage Tube - Oct 10, 2020
The combined companies of Les Misérables - The Staged Concert, The Phantom of the Opera and Mary Poppins all got together to perform on Britain's Got Talent this weekend.
by Stage Tube - Sep 26, 2020
The London cast of Hairspray performed on Britain's Got Talent tonight, 27 September at 8pm.
by Stage Tube - Jun 20, 2020
Matt Lucas, Michael Ball, Petula Clark, Cameron Mackintosh, Claude-Michel Schonberg, and more have released a virtual performance of the comedy song 'Thank You Baked Potato.'
by Stage Tube - Apr 17, 2020
Michael Ball has teamed up with Captain Tom Moore for a duet of 'You'll Never Walk Alone.' All proceeds from the new single will go to the veteran's walk fund.
by Stage Tube - Mar 31, 2020
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe recently released an album called Back Together. The pair reunited to chat about how they're spending their time at home, shared footage from a recent performance, and more.
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