Michael Schimmele

ROCK OF AGES to Come to North Shore Music Theatre This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026

North Shore Music Theatre will present the five-time Tony Award-nominated musical ROCK OF AGES, featuring EJ Dohring and Chelsea Williams, with songs by Journey, Bon Jovi, and Def Leppard.

Review: Stages St. Louis High-Spirited THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Delights
by James Lindhorst - Jun 4, 2026

Stages St. Louis opened their 40th Anniversary season with one of the most adorable and wittiest ensemble theater pieces written in the past 25-years. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is the award winning, silly, and relatable musical comedy about a group of quirky middle schoolers competing to win a trip to a national spelling bee competition. Stages St. Louis frolicsome production of The 25th Annual Spelling Bee is gleefully irreverent carefree fun. Directors RonnGibbs and Gayle Holsman Seay capture the script’s humor and the heart that is carefully tucked behind the comedic playfulness.

BWW Q&A: St. Louis Native Michael Schimmele Returns to Stages St. Louis for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Joshua Wright - May 19, 2026

St. Louis native Michael Schimmele returns home to star as Chip Tolentino in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Stages St. Louis, opening the company's 40th Anniversary Season.

Stages St. Louis Announces Casting for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by James Lindhorst - Apr 22, 2026

Stages St. Louis has announced full casting for their season opening production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The ensemble, comprised entirely of actors who call St. Louis home, includes multiple St. Louis Theater Circle Award winners.

Photo: ALADDIN Welcomes New Cast Members Rodney Ingram and Ryan Gregory Thurman Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

Ryan Gregory Thurman has joined the company of Aladdin on Broadway as Babkak. Also joining the Broadway company of Aladdin, is Rodney Ingram in the title role.

McCarter Theatre Center Launches Teen Conservatory Program in 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026

McCarter Theatre Center will present a new Teen Conservatory Program starting in 2026, aimed at providing young artists with professional training, mentorship, and performance opportunities. This initiative seeks to nurture the next generation of theater professionals by offering a comprehensive educational experience in a supportive environment.

Interview: St. Louisan Michael Schimmele Talks About Making His Broadway Debut in DISNEY’S ALADDIN
by James Lindhorst - Oct 12, 2025

For the past year, St. Louisan Michael Schimmele has been living his dream. Schimmele is currently playing Babkak in Disney’s Aladdin at the New Amsterdam Theatre on Broadway. Babkak is Aladdin’s food-loving, wise cracking friend with a sky-high tenor. He is one-third of the storytelling trio who function like a mini-Greek chorus setting the stage, providing commentary, and helping to advance the plot.

APTC Opens Registration For Audition Workshop For Young Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025

Registration is now open for Actors Professional Theatre Conservatory's fall program, Own The Room: Audition Workshop for Young Artists. Learn more and see how to join!

Photos: Disney Takes Over BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jul 31, 2025

Earlier today, 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park concluded its 2025 program, bringing the best of Broadway back together for free performances, every Thursday in July. Check out photos from today's show!

Theatre [Untitled] to Open YOU ARE NOT GAY by Timothy Thomas Leech & Alexander Ronneburg
by Emmy Rice - May 11, 2025

Theatre [Untitled] continues its groundbreaking Reading Series with the next powerful installment: You Are Not Gay, a new musical by Timothy Thomas Leech and Alexander Ronneburg.

ALADDIN Celebrates 11th Anniversary On Broadway Today
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2025

Aladdin celebrates its 11th anniversary at the New Amsterdam Theatre today, March 20th, 2025! As it plays performance 3,932 tonight, Aladdin has welcomed more than 6.5M guests to the New Amsterdam Theatre and ranks #15 on the list of all-time Broadway long runs. 

ALADDIN to Welcome Jacob Ben-Shmuel as 'Omar' Beginning Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2024

Aladdin on Broadway will welcome Jacob Ben-Shmuel as Omar this month. Learn more about the current Broadway cast and the production see how to purchase tickets.

ALADDIN to Welcome New Principal Cast Members Beginning Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2024

Aladdin will welcome Nathan Levy, Marcus M. Martin, Colt Prattes and Michael Schimmele to the principal cast of the Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: FROZEN at North Shore Music Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024

See video footage of Alyssa Fox, Celeste Rose, and more in the first-ever in-the-round production of Frozen at North Shore Music Theatre here!

Review: Transcendence Theatre's 'BROADWAY IN SONOMA' in the Magical Field of Dreams - If You Dream It, They Will Come
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 24, 2024

The Transcendence Theatre Company kicked off its 2024 summer season with ‘Summertime!’ in an actual field of dreams at Fazio Field baseball park in the heart of downtown Sonoma.  Now in its (lucky) 13th year, this company has certainly transcended nearly impossible obstacles to keep its vision alive.  What started as a dream and a truck on a cross country RV road trip in 2010 has now evolved into a state-of-the-art full Broadway-style production year after glorious year, regardless of location.  Dreams have no barriers, and powerhouse couple Amy Miller (Creative Vision Director) and Brad Surosky (Executive Director) are certainly a testament to that.  Quoting Vincent van Gogh, Miller proudly exclaims, “I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.”  And dream big they do.

North Shore Music Theatre to Present Disney's FROZEN in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2024

North Shore Music Theatre will present Disney's FROZEN in July. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set for SUMMERTIME! at Transcendence Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2024

Discover the newly announced cast of SUMMERTIME! by Transcendence Theatre Company. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: BROADWAY BY THE SEASON Shines a Spotlight on the Past at Merkin Hall
by Rob Lester - Apr 3, 2024

The Depression and World War II eras didn't stop Broadway from being filled with big shows and songs worth hearing again and again. Hear about what can be heard in a BroadwayWorld write-up.

Marilyn Maye, Abby Mueller And More Take the Stage Next Month At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2024

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Photos: First Look at CRAZY FOR YOU at Asolo Rep
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 19, 2023

Asolo Repertory Theatre is currently presenting the opening show in its 65th season, CRAZY FOR YOU. This captivating Gershwin Tap Dancing Sensation, Directed and Choreographed by the Award-Winning and Tony-Nominated Denis Jones, will grace the Mertz Theatre at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts through January 4, 2024. Check out production photos here!