Michael Dale News

BWW Reviews: Eisenberg's THE SPOILS Tests The Limits of Compassion

by Michael Dale — June 3, 2015

The playwright/actor's hyper-charged character drama is intriguing and well-acted.

BWW Reviews: LaBute Goes Soft in THE WAY WE GET BY

by Michael Dale — June 2, 2015

The playwright best known for displaying the uglier side of human nature takes a shot at quirky romance.

BWW Reviews: Bio-Musical CAGNEY Has Legs but Needs To Pack More Heat

by Michael Dale — May 30, 2015

Composer/lyricist Robert Creighton gives a gutsy performance as Hollywood's tough-guy song and dance man.

It's Almost Tony Night! Complete Guide to BWW Coverage - All You Need to Know; Nominees, Schedule & More!

by Robert Diamond — June 6, 2015

It's almost here! The 2015 Tony Awards will air on CBS Sunday night, June 7 at 8pm and, as usual, BroadwayWorld.

2015 Tony Awards - Michael Dale's Live Blog from Backstage at Radio City in the Press Room!

by Robert Diamond — June 7, 2015

Welcome to Michael Dale's 2015 Tony Awards Live Blog! Follow along with him, live from backstage at Radio City Music Hall's press room where he'll be reporting on the winners as they come backstage, scoops and much more!

BWW Reviews: Parsons Preaches It in AN ACT OF GOD

by Michael Dale — May 29, 2015

Jim Parsons appears as God appearing as Jim Parsons in the first Broadway play based on a Twitter account.

BWW Reviews: Mobile Shakespeare Unit's MACBETH Settles Into The Public

by Michael Dale — May 23, 2015

Edward Torres' gritty and energetic portable production opens a limited run after touring NYC prisons and shelters.

BWW Reviews: Elevator Repair Service's THE SOUND AND THE FURY is of Questionable Significance

by Michael Dale — May 22, 2015

The concept of the company's presentation of William Faulkner's text proves more interesting than watching its execution.

BWW Reviews: Thou Shalt and Shalt Again in Askins' PERMISSION

by Michael Dale — May 21, 2015

Robert Askins' irreverent comedy of Domestic Christian Discipline has couples spanking for Jesus.

BWW Reviews: Annie Baker's THE FLICK Unapologetically Returns

by Michael Dale — May 18, 2015

Director Sam Gold's original production of Annie Baker's controversial Pulitzer winner returns to Off-Broadway.

BWW Reviews: Kristine Nielsen's a Bad Influence in WHAT I DID LAST SUMMER

by Michael Dale — May 17, 2015

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BWW Reviews: THE PAINTED ROCKS AT REVOLVER CREEK Honors Outsider Artist Mabusa

by Michael Dale — May 13, 2015

Athol Fugard's touching new drama is inspired by a South African rock garden.

BWW Reviews: New York Pops Salutes Rob and Kathleen Marshall

by Michael Dale — May 11, 2015

A dazzling display of Broadway stars come out to celebrate the careers of one of the theatre's most successful brother/sister dance combos.

BWW Reviews: Kander, Ebb & Stein's Underappreciated ZORBA! Gets a Robust Encores! Production

by Michael Dale — May 8, 2015

John Turturro and Zoe Wanamaker are terrific in a concert mounting that incorporates some past revisions and, thankfully, dismisses others.

BWW Reviews: Orlandersmith Honors the Artists Who Shaped Her in FOREVER

by Michael Dale — May 5, 2015

Review Roundup: Anne Hathaway in GROUNDED

by Nicole Rosky — April 27, 2015

The Public Theater just opened George Brant's Grounded, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Julie Taymor and featuring Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway.

BWW Reviews: Brant's GROUNDED a Chilling Drama of Drone Warfare

by Michael Dale — April 27, 2015

Anne Hathaway is excellent in Julie Taymor's striking production.

BWW Reviews: AIRLINE HIGHWAY Plays Like The Mot l New Orleans

by Michael Dale — April 26, 2015

Lisa D'Amour's drama of New Orleans motel residents is a slow-moving vehicle.

BWW Reviews: Kander and Ebb Revisit Brecht and Weill in THE VISIT

by Michael Dale — April 24, 2015

Kander and Ebb's final musical provides a thrilling Broadway exit for Chita Rivera.