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Michael Curry

Also Credited As: Michael D. Curry

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BIO

Michael's approach is unique, as he chooses to design and fabricate with a long-term team in his Oregon studio. The scenic designs, puppetry and performance effects from Michael Curry Design have been the cornerstone of shows for the past 30 years. Michael is best known for his work with The Lion King on Broadway, the Olympic Opening Ceremonies, Met Opera, Cirque du Soleil and other worldwide spectacles.

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STAGE CREDITS

Cabaret Cabaret
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Victor [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Clifford Bradshaw (Understudy) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
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...And the Pursuit of Happiness
[Off-Broadway]
1997
Performer

Productions

BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Puppet Design
BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Puppet Designer
The Lion King West EndThe Lion King West End
 
[West End, 2021]
Puppet Designer
Mask Designer
FrozenFrozen
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Puppet Designer
BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Puppet Designer
BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
Puppet Designer
The Beast in the JungleThe Beast in the Jungle
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Scenic & Costume Designer
FrozenFrozen
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Puppet Designer
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Puppet Designer
Young FrankensteinYoung Frankenstein
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Puppet Designer
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Puppet Designer
Puppet Designer
Doctor Dolittle
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Puppets
Doctor Dolittle
 
[US Tour, 2005]
Special Effects Designer
Monty Python's SpamalotMonty Python's Spamalot
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Puppetry Consultant
The Lion KingThe Lion King
 
[US Tour, 2002]
Puppet Designer
Mask Designer
The Lion in Winter
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Production Manager
Little Me
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Production Manager
Side Man
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Production Manager
CabaretCabaret
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Production Manager
The Lion KingThe Lion King
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Puppet Designer
Mask Designer
1776
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Production Supervisor
London Assurance
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Technical Director
The Three Sisters
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Technical Director
The Rehearsal
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Technical Director
Summer and Smoke
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Technical Director
A Thousand Clowns
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Technical Director
Technical Director
The Night of the Iguana
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Technical Director
The Father
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Technical Director
The Visit
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Mask Designer

TV Shows

He's with Me
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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Puppet Design

Michael Curry, Beetlejuice


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Puppet Design

Michael Curry, Frozen


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Puppet Design

Michael Curry, The Lion King


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Puppet Design

Michael Curry, The Lion King

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Tickets For Disney’s THE LION KING Go On Sale In Grand Rapids On November 24 Photo
Tickets For Disney’s THE LION KING Go On Sale In Grand Rapids On November 24
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025

Broadway Grand Rapids and Disney Theatrical Group will place tickets on sale for THE LION KING’s return to DeVos Performance Hall beginning November 24 at noon.
Photos: Disney Unveils Photos from New HERCULES Musical on Disney Destiny Cruise Ship Photo
Photos: Disney Unveils Photos from New HERCULES Musical on Disney Destiny Cruise Ship
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 17, 2025

Disney has released new first-look photos from the world premiere of Disney's Hercules, the Broadway-style live musical from Disney Cruise Line. Check out photos here, featuring beloved characters like Hercules, Meg, Hades, Pegasus, and more!
Video: Corey J. Bradford, Matthew Patrick Quinn, & More in HERCULES on the Disney Des Photo
Video: Corey J. Bradford, Matthew Patrick Quinn, & More in HERCULES on the Disney Destiny
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 17, 2025

On November 20, Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Destiny, will set sail for its Maiden Voyage, featuring the world premiere of the Broadway-style musical adaptation of Disney's Hercules. Take a look at new video footage, featuring beloved songs like 'Go the Distance,' performed by Corey J. Bradford as the title character!
THE LION KING to Return to Seattle at The Paramount Theatre Photo
THE LION KING to Return to Seattle at The Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025

Disney’s The Lion King is coming to The Paramount Theatre stage.
Tickets Now on Sale For BEETLEJUICE in London Photo
Tickets Now on Sale For BEETLEJUICE in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025

Beetlejuice The Musical is ready to haunt the West End. Beetlejuice crosses the pond next year, where it will make its West End debut at London's Prince Edward Theatre.
Tickets to BEETLEJUICE at the Kravis Center to go on Sale This Week Photo
Tickets to BEETLEJUICE at the Kravis Center to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

Single tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, will go on sale at The Raymond F. Kravis Center this week. Learn more!
Dates Set For BEETLEJUICE: THE MUSICAL in the West End Photo
Dates Set For BEETLEJUICE: THE MUSICAL in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025

Beetlejuice: The Musical will make its West End debut at London's Prince Edward Theatre, with performances beginning in May 2026. Now, the dates have been set for the upcoming run.
BEETLEJUICE Broadway: Lottery & Rush Ticket Details Revealed Photo
BEETLEJUICE Broadway: Lottery & Rush Ticket Details Revealed
by Michael Major - Oct 6, 2025

Discover BEETLEJUICE Broadway's Digital Lottery and Rush Ticket policies for $45 and $49 tickets. Get all the essential details now!
Experience Disney's THE LION KING in Chicago at Cadillac Palace Photo
Experience Disney's THE LION KING in Chicago at Cadillac Palace
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025

Disney's THE LION KING runs at Cadillac Palace Theatre until October 19. Get ticket info and details about this must-see Chicago show!
BEETLEJUICE: THE MUSICAL Will Transfer to the West End Next Year Photo
BEETLEJUICE: THE MUSICAL Will Transfer to the West End Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025

Following multiple smash-hit Broadway runs and a major US tour, Beetlejuice: The Musical will make its West End debut at London's Prince Edward Theatre, a Delfont Mackintosh Theatre, with performances beginning in May 2026.
BEETLEJUICE Will Celebrate Return to Broadway With '41 Days of October' Events Photo
BEETLEJUICE Will Celebrate Return to Broadway With '41 Days of October' Events
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025

Beetlejuice is heading back to Broadway next month, beginning performances Wednesday, October 8 at The  Palace Theatre. The production will celebrate this Halloween on Broadway with 41 days of fun for fans.
Cast Announced for Disney's THE LION KING in Chicago Photo
Cast Announced for Disney's THE LION KING in Chicago
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025

The production features Peter Hargrave (Scar), David D’Lancy Wilson (Mufasa), Mukelisiwe Goba (Rafiki), Robert Creighton (Timon), Nick LaMedica (Zazu), Danny Grumich (Pumbaa), Gilbert Domally (Simba), and more.
Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi Returns to THE LION KING as Rafiki Photo
Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi Returns to THE LION KING as Rafiki
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

The Lion King is welcoming Ntsepa Pitjeng-Molebatsi back as Rafiki beginning September 2. Pitjeng-Molebatsi stepped into the role temporarily earlier this year and is now taking it over officially following the final performance of longtime cast member Tshidi Manye.
Review: Disney’s THE LION KING Brings the Circle of Life to Vancouver Photo
Review: Disney’s THE LION KING Brings the Circle of Life to Vancouver
by Alyson Eng - Aug 31, 2025

Disney’s The Lion King musical is playing in Vancouver, BC for a limited four-week engagement at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from August 20 to September 14.
THE LION KING Tour Welcomes New Mufasa and Simba Photo
THE LION KING Tour Welcomes New Mufasa and Simba
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2025

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome David D’Lancy Wilson as Mufasa and Gilbert Domally as Simba. Wilson and Domally will begin performances on Tuesday, September 23 in Portland, OR at Keller Auditorium.
BEETLEJUICE Cancels Greensboro Tour Stop Ahead of Broadway Return Photo
BEETLEJUICE Cancels Greensboro Tour Stop Ahead of Broadway Return
by Joshua Wright - Aug 21, 2025

In a statement, the Tanger Center has shared that due to unforeseen circumstances, all performances of BEETLEJUICE, September 2nd through September 7th in Greensboro have been canceled.
How Disney Cruise Line is Bringing HERCULES Villains to Life with Cutting-Edge Puppet Photo
How Disney Cruise Line is Bringing HERCULES Villains to Life with Cutting-Edge Puppets
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 9, 2025

During a behind-the-scenes tour at the Disney Cruise Line Toronto studio, BroadwayWorld got a sneak peek at some of the villainous designs coming to the new Hercules stage show, debuting later this year.
Video: Disney's HERCULES Cast Performs 'Zero To Hero' for New Cruise Line Show Photo
Video: Disney's HERCULES Cast Performs 'Zero To Hero' for New Cruise Line Show
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 29, 2025

Check out a new video of the cast of Disney's Hercules performing the iconic song 'Zero to Hero' during rehearsals for the new Disney Cruise Line show on the Disney Destiny.
Video/Photos: Inside Rehearsals for Disney's HERCULES for the Disney Destiny Photo
Video/Photos: Inside Rehearsals for Disney's HERCULES for the Disney Destiny
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 29, 2025

The cast of Disney's Hercules is currently hard at work in rehearsals for the new stage adaptation of the 1997 animated film for Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, the Disney Destiny. Take a look at rehearsal footage and new photos!
Video: Gayle King Makes Broadway Debut in THE LION KING Photo
Video: Gayle King Makes Broadway Debut in THE LION KING
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 25, 2025

On Thursday, CBS News journalist Gayle King, along with Oprah Daily creative director Adam Glassman, made their Broadway debuts in The Lion King, appearing in the opening number of the hit musical. Watch footage from rehearsals and the performance here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Michael Curry been in?

Michael Curry has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Michael Curry been in?

Michael Curry has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Michael Curry been nominated for?

Outstanding Puppet Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Beetlejuice, Outstanding Puppet Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Frozen, Outstanding Puppet Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King and Outstanding Puppet Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King.

What awards has Michael Curry won?

Michael Curry has won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Puppet Design for Frozen and for The Lion King.

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