Michael Gorman

MAMMA MIA! IN CONCERT to Be Presented by West Bay Community Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026

West Bay Community Theater will present MAMMA MIA! IN CONCERT at the North Kingstown Town Beach Bandshell, featuring an 'In Concert'-style hybrid format with live video screens and ABBA music.

Blues/Rock Opera THE MOBY DICK BLUES Begins Performances at La MaMa
by Emmy Rice - Jun 7, 2025

The Moby Dick Blues runs June 7 - 22, 2025 in a limited engagement at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre, located at 66 East 4th Street in New York City. Opening night is June 9.

THE MOBY DICK BLUES World Premiere to be Presented at La MaMa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025

La MaMa will present The Forty Hour Club's world premiere of The Moby Dick Blues, an epic new blues/rock opera written and created by Michael Gorman, directed by Joe John Battista. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

THE MOBY DICK BLUES To Have World Premiere At La MaMa In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2025

La MaMa will present The Forty Hour Club's world premiere of The Moby Dick Blues, an epic new blues/rock opera written and created by Michael Gorman, directed by Joe John Battista, with original music by Battista and lyrics by Gorman.

New Works By Richard Foreman, Belarus Free Theatre, and More Set For La MaMa's 63rd Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2024

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has announced its 2024-25 season, which will feature dozens of new works from around the world, including new works by Richard Foreman, Belarus Free Theatre, and more.

Iconoclastic Playwright Challenges The Destructive Myth Of MOBY DICK With New Blues Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2023

The Forty Hour Club, a resident company of the famed La MaMa Experimental Theater Club in NYC will stage 'The Ahab Inside Me-Redux'-an original Blues Opera written by Maine and La MaMa Playwright Michael Gorman. The Opera will premiere at the historic Colonial Theater in downtown Augusta, Maine, July 20-23.

TWO THOUSAND MILES to Premiere at The BACCA Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2019

Second Stage Productions presents Two Thousand Miles, a new musical conceived by Alyssa Williams, on Saturday, January 25th and Sunday, January 26th at 8:00 PM at The BACCA Arts Center in Lindenhurst, NY. SSP's founder and artistic director, Brian Statler directs with musical direction by Matthew DeMaria.

La Mama - The 2018 Tony Award Winning Theatre Presents CHASING THE NEW WHITE WHALE
by Rebecca Russo - Nov 2, 2018

LA MAMA - the 2018 Tony Award winning theater - will present the world premiere play-CHASING THE NEW WHITE WHALE, by newly appointed "Playwright in Residence" MIKE GORMAN, at the Ellen Stewart Theater (66 E. 4 St.) in the East Village,November 24 - December 9, 2018.  Previews begin Saturday November 24 prior to a press opening night on Monday November 26.

BWW Review: Dance, Dance, DANCE: MSMT's SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Jul 20, 2018

With the immortal songs of the BeeGees, mesmerizing disco dancing, and a cast of unforgettable characters, the musical version of Saturday Night Fever offers an inherently compelling theatrical experience. Maine State Music Theatre's new production does all that and more: it brings freshness, originality, and strong dramatic narrative to the work, all the while that it envelops the audience in its pulse and passion. This production is white-hot, warm, funny, and genuine.

MSMT Brings Back Disco With SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2018

Maine State Music Theatre is bringing bellbottoms back for its third show of the season, Saturday Night Fever. This platform-tapping flashback runs from July 18 - August 4.

Theatre Aspen Announces Casting for 2017 Summer Season, Featuring HAIRSPRAY and More
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2017

Theatre Aspen announced casting for the organization's upcoming season of summer shows, which includes Hairspray, Sex with Strangers and The World According to Snoopy.

Exclusive Breaking News: Disney to Film NEWSIES Live in August; Jeremy Jordan & Kara Lindsay to Return
by Robert Diamond - Jul 27, 2016

Now IS the time to seize the day! BroadwayWorld has learned that Disney will film NEWSIES this August, at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. Returning for the filming will be original Broadway cast members Jeremy Jordan and Kara Lindsay. The production, currently on tour plays the Pantages from Aug. 30, 2016 - Sept. 4, 2016. There is no word yet if the production is headed towards the big or small screen, or who else might be joining or re-joining the cast for the filming.

Casting Announced for Disney's NEWSIES in Charlotte
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 24, 2016

Casting has been announced for the Charlotte engagement of Disney's  NEWSIES.   The Tony® Award-winning production will begin performances at Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, August 9 for a limited engagement through Sunday, August 14. 

Disney's NEWSIES Announces Cast for Chicago Engagement
by Nora Dominick - Jul 12, 2016

Broadway In Chicago is pleased to announce casting for the Chicago engagement of Disney's NEWSIES. The Tony Award-winning production will begin performances at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W Randolph) on Thursday, July 28 for a limited engagement through Sunday, August 7.

NEWSIES On Tour to Stream 'Santa Fe' on Facebook Live Next Week
by Alan Henry - Jun 17, 2016

The touring cast of Newsies will perform the song 'Santa Fe' live from Santa Fe, NM on Monday, June 20. The event will be streamed to Disney's Facebook page beginning at 1 PM EST and will last approximately 20 minutes, according to Variety.

Cast Announced for Disney's NEWSIES at Queen Elizabeth Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 6, 2016

Casting has been announced for the Vancouver engagement of Disney's NEWSIES.   The Tony Award-winning production will begin performances at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Tuesday, July 5 for a limited engagement through Sunday, July 10. 

Cast Announced for Disney's NEWSIES at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 14, 2016

Casting has been announced for the Orange County engagement of DISNEY'S NEWSIES. The Tony Award®-winning production will begin performances at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on May 17 for a limited engagement through May 29 in Segerstrom Hall.

Cast Announced for Disney's NEWSIES, Coming to Seattle This Month
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 4, 2016

Casting has been announced for the Seattle engagement of Disney's NEWSIES.   The Tony Award-winning production will begin performances at The Paramount Theatre on Tuesday, April 26 for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 1.

Disney's NEWSIES Coming to Sacramento, 4/12-17
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 1, 2016

The Sacramento premiere of Disney's NEWSIES opens Tuesday, April 12 at 8:00 PM at the Community Center Theater for a limited engagement through Sunday, April 17. In Sacramento, NEWSIES will play Tuesday and Wednesday at 8:00 PM; Thursday at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM; Friday at 8:00 PM; Saturday at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM; and Sunday at 2:00 PM.

Cast Announced for Disney's NEWSIES National Tour Engagement at San Jose
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 29, 2016

Casting has been announced for the San Jose engagement of Disney's NEWSIES. The Tony Award-winning production will begin performances at the Center for the Performing Arts (255 Almaden Blvd.) on Tuesday, May 10 for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 15.