Michael O'Dell

WEIRD New Musical Premieres at Boulder International Fringe Fest This Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2021

The setting and subject of WƎIЯD is familiar to us all:  April 2020 is in full swing as the world shuts down because of COVID-19 fears. As high schoolers Anthony, Zander, Taylor, Anna, Junie, and Lizzie gather for a virtual school session on Zoom to complete an English assignment, they can't help but reflect on what is happening to the world, to themselves, and their not-so-distant futures. 

Eight Short Musicals Will Be Premiered Live In Hollywood
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2021

Eight brand-new fifteen-minute musicals will have their world premiere LIVE ON STAGE on July 13 and 14 at the Broadwater Mainstage in Hollywood. 

Photo Coverage: Inside New Vision Dance Co.'s COME DANCE WITH ME
by Jerri Shafer - Oct 12, 2019

Spend an afternoon enjoying dances created to the sweet tunes of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis. Jr. and Dean Martin. Act One will feature choreography by Artistic Director Melissa Gould, Dustin Stuart, Kirsten Frison and Callie Luckenbach. Featured Guest Artists are Michael O'Dell and Modjazz, Aaron Glenn, Abhy Devalapura, Hixon Dance, 6-1-forte, NAHS Theatre, and Drew Belpedio. Performances are October 12th, 2019 at 2:00 and 6:00 at the McCoy in New Albany. For more information, visit: http://www.newvisiondanceco.org/

Photo Coverage: First look at New Vision Dance Co.'s BRANCHING OUT
by Jerri Shafer - Jul 13, 2018

New Vision Dance Co. presents their fifth annual weekend of dance at the historic Garden Theater in the Short North. "Branching Out" will feature new works by Artistic Director Melissa Gould and collaborations with composer Michael O'Dell and sculptor Sarah Hahn. Pre-show musical entertainment featuring Michael O'Dell & MoDJaZZ, an eclectic blend of jazzpop+, begins 30 minutes prior to each performance. Guest Artists include Expedition Dance, TruKingdom Mega Crew, Armond Vance, vocalists Kristen Basore & Chris Rusen and Patrick Schaefer. Extend and grow with us as we celebrate our 5th season of dance. When: 7/13 at 8:00 pm ; 7/14 at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm Where: The Garden Theater, 1187 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201 Admission: $15 general admission, available at www.shortnorthstage.org

Semi-Finalists for Pride Films and Plays' 2014 Great Gay Play Musical Contest Announced
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 23, 2013

A slate of 17 vibrant and kinetic new LGBT scripts and musicals have emerged as Semi-Finalists in Pride Films and Plays 2014 Great Gay Play and Musical Contest. They come from writers across the United States and Great Britain, and have been read by several dozen film and theater professionals.

Musical Comedy FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH to Be Presented at Hoover Theater Feb. 12-22
by Robert Diamond - Jan 31, 2009

Bay Area residents have eight opportunities to feel the rejuvenating effects of Fountain of Youth, the refreshing new musical comedy by Bay Area librettist RC Staab and Boston composer Jeff Pflaumbaum. Fountain of Youth runs at the historic Hoover Theatre in San Jose in an expanded workshop production.