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Date of Birth: December 09

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WILLIAM MICHALS made his Broadway debut as "The Beast" in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, playing across from Deborah Gibson, Toni Braxton, and Andrea McArdle - then returned to play the boastful Gaston! He has starred in Les Miserables (Javert), Phantom (The Phantom), The Music Man (Harold Hill), ... (read complete bio)

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Stage Credits

  [Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Detective Starnes
  [US Tour]
Revival Tour, 2019
Ensemble
  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Performer (Swing)
Daddy Cane (Understudy)
Mayor Josiah Dobbs (Understudy)
  [San Diego, CA (Regional)]
U.S. Premiere La Jolla Playhouse Production, 2014
Congregation
Father Dupin
Frollo (Understudy)
  [Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2008
Emile De Beque (Understudy)
  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Townsperson [Replacement]
Enchanted Object [Replacement]
Townsperson, Enchanted Object [Replacement]
Gaston [Replacement]
Beast [Replacement]
Gaston (Standby) [Replacement]
Beast (Standby) [Replacement]
Gaston (Understudy) [Replacement]
Beast (Understudy) [Replacement]

William Michals Biography

WILLIAM MICHALS made his Broadway debut as "The Beast" in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, playing across from Deborah Gibson, Toni Braxton, and Andrea McArdle - then returned to play the boastful Gaston! He has starred in Les Miserables (Javert), Phantom (The Phantom), The Music Man (Harold Hill), Man of La Mancha (Don Quixote), CHICAGO (Billy Flynn), The Sound of Music (Captain von Trapp), and Camelot (Lancelot), as well as numerous operatic roles, including Escamillo in Carmen, Figaro in Le nozze di Figaro, and Papageno in Die Zauberflute.

Mr. Michals regularly appears with the country's leading orchestras, recently celebrating the Richard Rodgers centennial with the San Diego, Utah, and Hartford Symphonies. A recipient of the prestigious 2002 Anselmo Award, he also earned recognition from Chicago's "Jeff" and the National "STAR" Awards for his performance as Chauvelin in The Scarlet Pimpernel. TV: "Law and Order", "All My Children", "Guiding Light". Mr. Michals has sung national anthem for numerous major league sporting events, and performed for the joint leadership of the House and Senate at the Capitol. His voice was broadcast around the world when he was invited by Mayor Rudy Giuliani to sing "Let There Be Peace On Earth" early in the morning of December 11, 2001, at Ground Zero, NYC.





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PARADE Cast Recording Gets Release Date Photo PARADE Cast Recording Gets Release Date
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 20, 2023

News has broken that the Parade New Broadway Cast Recording will be released digitally on March 23, 2023.

Photos: Stars Arrive on the Red Carpet at Opening Night of PARADE Photo Photos: Stars Arrive on the Red Carpet at Opening Night of PARADE
by Opening Night - Mar 18, 2023

Parade is back on Broadway! The revival, starring Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, directed by two-time Tony nominee Michael Arden, opened last night, March 16, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out our photos of attendees Sara Bareilles, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Jeremy Jordan, Rachel Zegler, and more as they walk the red carpet here!

Photos: The Cast of PARADE Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night Photo Photos: The Cast of PARADE Walks the Red Carpet on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 17, 2023

Parade is back on Broadway! The revival, starring Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, directed by two-time Tony nominee Michael Arden, opened last night, March 16, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out our photos of the cast walking the red carpet here!

Photos: Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond and the Cast of PARADE Take Their Opening Night Bo Photo Photos: Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond and the Cast of PARADE Take Their Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 17, 2023

The new Broadway production of Parade, starring Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, directed by two-time Tony nominee Michael Arden, opened last night, March 16, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows!

Video: Jason Robert Brown Addresses The Crowd As PARADE Takes Its Opening Night Bows Photo Video: Jason Robert Brown Addresses The Crowd As PARADE Takes Its Opening Night Bows
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2023

The new Broadway production of Parade starring Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, directed by two-time Tony nominee Michael Arden, opens tonight on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. As part of the opening night celebration, the show's Tony Award-winning composer, Jason Robert Brown took to the stage to address the crowd. See full video of his remarks.

Review Roundup: PARADE Opens On Broadway Starring Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond & More Photo Review Roundup: PARADE Opens On Broadway Starring Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond & More
by Review Roundups - Mar 16, 2023

The new Broadway production of Parade starring Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, directed by two-time Tony nominee Michael Arden, opens tonight on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Read reviews for the production!

Video: See Highlights From PARADE On Broadway Starring Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond & M Photo Video: See Highlights From PARADE On Broadway Starring Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond & More
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2023

The new Broadway production of Parade starring Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, directed by two-time Tony nominee Michael Arden, opens tonight on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Check out a first look at the cast in action!

Video: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PARADE Photo Video: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PARADE
by Red Carpet - Mar 16, 2023

The new Broadway production of Parade starring Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, directed by two-time Tony nominee Michael Arden, opens tonight, March 16, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Tune right here at 5:45pm ET as BroadwayWorld takes you to the red carpet!

Photos: First Look at Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond & More in PARADE on Broadway Photo Photos: First Look at Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond & More in PARADE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 15, 2023

The new Broadway production of Parade starring Tony Award winner Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, directed by two-time Tony nominee Michael Arden, opens tomorrow on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Check out a first look at the cast in action!

Meet the Cast of PARADE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight! Photo Meet the Cast of PARADE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2023

The new Broadway production of Parade begins previews on February 21! Meet the cast of Parade here!

William Michals Videos

Photos & Video: First Look at Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond & More in PARADE Videoplay
Photos & Video: First Look at Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond & More in PARADE

by Show Highlights - Nov 2, 2022

New York City Center is presenting Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry's Parade, starring Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, with direction by Michael Arden. The production opened with a gala performance on Tuesday, November 1, and runs through November 6, 2022. Get a first look at photos and video from the production here!

Video: Richard Ridge Chats With PARADE Stars Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond, and More Videoplay
Video: Richard Ridge Chats With PARADE Stars Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond, and More

by Sneak Peek - Oct 26, 2022

New York City Center is presenting Jason Robert Brown's Parade Tuesday, November 1 through Sunday, November 6. The production stars Ben Platt as Leo Frank, Micaela Diamond (Lucille Frank), Gaten Matarazzo (Frankie Epps), and more. Go inside press day for the show as BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge chats with the stars and creatives of this hotly anticipated production. 

PHOTO/VIDEO: Get A First Look At Shereen Ahmed, Laird Mackintosh & More In MY FAIR LA Videoplay
PHOTO/VIDEO: Get A First Look At Shereen Ahmed, Laird Mackintosh & More In MY FAIR LADY

by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 18, 2019

The North American tour of Lincoln Center Theater's critically-acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady will open tomorrow, Thursday, December 19, at The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production! Check out all new photos and video!

BWW TV: Looking Back at BRIGHT STAR's Opening Night! Videoplay
BWW TV: Looking Back at BRIGHT STAR's Opening Night!

by BroadwayWorld TV - Aug 14, 2019

The sun is gonna shine today because its the birthday of the legendary actor and comedian Steve Martin! In honor of the occasion, we're looking back at his Tony-nominated musical Bright Star that he wrote the score for with Edie Brickell. Get a peek inside the show's opening night with Martin and Brickell alongside cast members including Carmen Cusack, Paul Alexander Nolan, and more! Check out the full video!

BWW TV Exclusive: Carmen Cusack Croons Tunes at BRIGHT STAR's Reunion Concert
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jan 3, 2017

On December 12, the company of BRIGHT STAR reunited for a one-night-only concert at Town Hall. In celebration of their recent GRAMMY Award nomination, BroadwayWorld has exclusive footage from the concert - listen to Carmen Cusack croon onstage below!

BWW TV: The BRIGHT STAR Company Celebrates a Gleaming Opening Night!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 26, 2016

With direction by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie and choreography by Josh Rhodes, Bright Star began performances on Thursday, February 25th, 2016 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street), and opened on Thursday, March 24th, 2016. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night, and we're taking you inside the after party with the full company below!

BWW TV: Watch Scenes from BRIGHT STAR on Broadway- Opens Tonight!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 24, 2016

With direction by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie and choreography by Josh Rhodes, Bright Starbegan performances on Thursday, February 25th, 2016 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street), with an official opening tonight, March 24th, 2016. Check out a first look at the Broadway cast in action below!

AUDIO: First Listen- Carmen Cusack Sings BRIGHT STAR Anthem, 'Sun Is Gonna Shine'
by Stage Tube - Mar 21, 2016

With direction by Tony Award winner Walter Bobbie and choreography by Josh Rhodes, Bright Star began performances on Thursday, February 25th, 2016 at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street), with an official opening night set for Thursday, March 24th, 2016. Below, check out the track for the single version of 'Sun Is Gonna Shine,' performed by Carmen Cusack.

STAGE TUBE: Watch BRIGHT STAR'S Steve Martin and Edie Brickell on CBS Sunday Morning
by Stage Tube - Mar 20, 2016

BRIGHT STAR's writing team Steve Martin and Edie Brickell appeared on CBS Sunday Morning with Rita Braver to talk about their collaboration on the musical, which is now in previews on Broadway. Check out the video here!

STAGE TUBE: Watch New Trailer for Broadway's BRIGHT STAR, Now In Previews!
by Stage Tube - Mar 19, 2016

Earlier today, a new trailer for this season's Broadway production Bright Star was released! Check out the video here!


William Michals Frequently Asked Questions

How many Broadway shows has William Michals been in?
William Michals has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has William Michals been in?
William Michals has not appeared in the West End

What is William Michals next theatre project?
William Michals's next show will be Parade which opens on 3/16/2023 on Broadway.