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Michael's background and home is the musical theatre, where he works as producer, composer, music director, arranger, and orchestrator. He is the composer and lyricist of several musicals and musical revues which have been performed across the US and Canada, including “Tidal Wave”, “Quarks: The First Minute”, “Weapons of Mass Deception”, and “Gypsies.” He composed the film score for “North Cross Jordan”, as well as the television productions “Time On Their Hands” and “Coming to Ametrica”. Other TV projects include the Hallmark annual Christmas movie “Twice Upon a Christmas”, the Miss America Pageant, and various projects for NBC. He composed the unofficial anthem for the city of San Francisco in the 70s and 80s, “San Francisco Bye-Bye.”

Michael was producer for “Sister Act the Musical” at the Pasadena Playhouse, the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, and the Palladium Theater in London’s West End. Other venues in which he has worked include Montreal's Place des Artes, the Vienna Concert House, the Shanghai Center Theatre, New York's Madison Square Garden, L.A.'s Universal Amphitheatre, the White House, and many major hotels in Las Vegas such as Caesar’s Palace, The Bellagio, and Mandalay Bay.

The nearly 100 musical productions that he has worked on include musical theatre classics such as “Fiddler on the Roof”, ”Mame”, “Cabaret”, “Man of La Mancha”, “My Fair Lady”, “Peter Pan”, “West Side Story”, “Grease”, “Camelot”, “Applause”, “Annie”, “Anything Goes”, “Guys and Dolls”, “Gypsy”, and “Hello, Dolly” as well more diverse works such as Leonard Bernstein's ”Mass”, “Candide”, the original San Francisco production of “The Rocky Horror Show”, and the summer stock premieres of “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “Hair”.

In the Los Angeles area, where Michael now makes his home with actress Roz McHenry, he has worked on stage productions for the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera, the Pasadena Playhouse, Lawrence Welk, the Celebrity Theatre, and the Coronet Theatre. His work in the L.A. area has earned him numerous Ovation Awards, as well as the L.A. Drama Critic's Circle Award for the West Coast premiere of “Working.”

Michael is currently occupied as co-founder and owner of two businesses: “My Songs” Personalized Music for children, and “Music for Conventions”, which provides musical services to corporate America.

News


Review: BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS WITH GLENN ROSENBLUM Part 2 at CVRep

The anticipation is high as the audience fills up to near capacity while the Palm Springs weather outside hits double-digits and record-breaking temperatures. CVRep is a great way to get away from the heat and enjoy a cool evening of entertainment.
Review: BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS WITH GLENN ROSENBLUM Part 1 at CVRep

When you can hear a room audibly smile, then you know you are in the presence of Glenn Rosenblum. He’s charming, clever, witty, playfully spills the Tea, shows off his encyclopedic knowledge regarding all things Broadway, and displays his utmost respect for this genre of entertainment. 
Winners Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards

Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in Palm Springs! Winners include Palm Springs Cultural Center, Coachella Valley Rep and more.
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Palm Springs Awards; Voting Ends 12/31

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Palm Springs Awards; ONCE, KAFKA'S JOKE, Desert Ensemble Theatre & More Lead!

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards; ONCE, AGATHA CHRISTIE'S THE MOUSETRAP, Desert Ensemble Theatre & More Lead!

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards December 5th Standings; ONCE Leads Best Musical!

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Palm Springs Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: ONCE at CVRep

Back in 2007 a little Searchlight film called Once entered my world with a big bang. Although it was not the first Irish musical film about unknown musicians (The Commitments was my first) it made a big impact on me in the same way Everything Everywhere All At Once did - it felt like a new genre of film and instantly became a favorite of mine. Especially the song Falling Slowly, which everyone seems to know. Not so much? The film. When I expressed my excitement over seeing the musical I was hella surprised to learn that most everyone I knew did not know this film.
Review: DIRTY BLONDE At CV Rep

What did our critic think of DIRTY BLONDE at CV Rep?
Review: FUN HOME at CV Rep

This play is a very personal, journey that’s ironically relatable. It is disquieting, to its core it's more than disturbing, yet it is often hilarious, and while much of the information we learn is not light-hearted - the musical is joyous and full of laughs until it splits you in two. 
MerleFest, Presented By Window World, Announces 2021 Festival This September

Festivalgoers and music fans worldwide will be delighted to know that MerleFest, presented by Window World, will officially reconvene September 16-19, on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
Trent Wagler, Darrell Scott, and David Holt as Judges for 28th Annual Chris Austin Songwriting Contest

MerleFest, presented by Window World®, is pleased to announce Trent Wagler (of The Steel Wheels), Darrell Scott, and David Holt as judges for the 28th Annual Chris Austin Songwriting Contest (CASC). 
MerleFest's Chris Austin Songwriting Contest Will Begin Accepting Entries for 2020 Festival on October 1

MerleFest, presented by Window World, will begin accepting entries for the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest (CASC) on October 1. CASC is one of the most acclaimed songwriting contests in roots and Americana music and has a reputation for launching careers as well as drawing attention to important new talent. The contest is split into four genre-based categories including bluegrass, general, gospel, and country. First through third place winners will be chosen in each category at MerleFest 2020, set to take place on April 23 - 26, 2020. MerleFest is an annual homecoming of musicians and music fans on the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, N.C. First-tier tickets for MerleFest 2020 will go on sale on November 12th, with Tier 2 pricing beginning February 17th, 2020, and Tier 3 pricing beginning April 23rd, 2020.
BWW Review: BIG RIVER Delights at PALM CANYON THEATRE

Palm Canyon Theatre is taking an exuberant romp on the Mississippi in their current musical, Big River. The 1985 Broadway hit, with songs by Roger ("King of the Road") Miller, is a stage adaptation of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. In the capable hands of director Se Layne, it shows energy, style, and a fair bit of heart.
PAL JOEY Opens Rubicon Theatre Company's 15th Anniversary Season Tonight, 10/20

Rubicon Theatre Artistic Directors KARYL LYNN BURNS and JAMES O'NEIL announced the company's 15th Anniversary Season at a preview event for subscribers, donors and media last earlier this month at the theatre's home in Ventura's Downtown Cultural District. The event was hosted by Rubicon Board President DR. ROZ WARNER and Board of Advisors' Chair/Board Vice-President JEFF SMITH, with onstage appearances by several of the directors, writers and performers for the season.
Four Corners Storytelling Festival Runs in Farmington, NM, 10/12 & 13

The Four Corners Storytelling Festival is a free, two-day celebration of tall tales. On October 12th and 13th in Farmington, N.M. professional storytellers will entertain families strolling by festival tents along the Animas River, folks on an evening out at the Totah Theater, as well as children arriving in bright-yellow school buses. This popular event is co-sponsored by the Farmington Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Four Corners Storytelling Festival Runs in Farmington, NM, 10/12 & 13

The Four Corners Storytelling Festival is a free, two-day celebration of tall tales. On October 12th and 13th in Farmington, N.M. professional storytellers will entertain families strolling by festival tents along the Animas River, folks on an evening out at the Totah Theater, as well as children arriving in bright-yellow school buses. This popular event is co-sponsored by the Farmington Convention & Visitors Bureau.
The Barn Theatre Opens PAL JOEY, 6/19

Joey (Barn Theatre newcomer Joseph Anthony Byrd) has the voice of an angel, easy good looks, and a dangerous dream - to headline in his own nightclub. Joey intrigues virtually everyone he meets, but has some colossal character flaws to go with all those smooth moves.
PAL JOEY, LEGALLY BLONDE, ROCKY HORROR and More Headline Barn Theatre's 66th Season

The Barn Theatre, Michigan's oldest professional summer theatre, under the leadership of Producer Brendan Ragotzy, announced today the 66th season of plays and musicals under consideration for the summer season at the landmark theatre.
PAL JOEY, LEGALLY BLONDE, ROCKY HORROR and More Headline Barn Theatre's 66th Season

The Barn Theatre, Michigan's oldest professional summer theatre, under the leadership of Producer Brendan Ragotzy, announced today the 66th season of plays and musicals under consideration for the summer season at the landmark theatre.

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