Michael recently wrapped production in the UK on Universal’s upcoming film adaptation of Wicked starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, directed by Jon Chu. Prior to that, he appeared in the Disney+ live-action film Disenchanted directed by Adam Shankman, and in Daniel Levine’s independent film adaptation of Snapshots, which received a 2021 Grammy Nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. On Broadway he’s appeared in the Tony Award winning musical A Gentleman’s Guide To Love and Murder, Wicked, and the First National Tour of Anastasia.
Michael has appeared in concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the David Geffen Concert Hall, Symphony Space, Birdland, Feinstein’s/54 Below and with symphony orchestras across the United States. He regularly appears in concert with his long-time life partner Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell, Pippin). One of their concerts also starring Scott Coulter and Debbie Gravitte was filmed for PBS’s Great American Songbook Concert Series at NJPAC and was nominated for a 2017 Regional Emmy Award.
His theatrical credits include roles at regional theaters such as The Paper Mill Playhouse, Williamstown Theater Festival, The Alliance Theater, Yale Repertory Theater, Primary Stages, Capital Repertory Theater, and Project Shaw with directors including Kenny Leon, Rachel Chavkin, Michael Arden, Darko Tresnjak, Gordon Greenberg, and Sammi Cannold.
He is currently a second-year master’s student at Antioch University in New England pursuing a graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Originally from San Diego, he holds a B.A. in Communication Studies from U.C.L.A. and continues to study acting at the Jen Waldman Studios and The Actor’s Gym in New York.
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Wicked — Fiyero
The Gershwin
Directed by Joe MantelloA Gentleman’s Guide To Love And Murder — Swing
The Walter Kerr
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Wicked
Universal PicturesDisenchanted
Disney+Snapshots
Broadway HDTake Me to the World
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Your Best One — David
Capital Repertory Theatre
Written by Meredith Friedman
Directed by Gordon GreenbergThe Doctor’s Dilemma — Red Penny
Project Shaw
Directed by David StallerHow Water Behaves — Hank
Capital Repertory Theatre
Directed by Gordon GreenbergGetting Married — Cecil Sykes
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Trading Places — Luis u/s
Alliance Theater
Directed by Kenny LeonLempicka — Ensemble
Williamstown Theater Festival
Directed by Rachel ChavkinWicked — Fiyero u/s, Ensemble
North American Tour
Directed by Joe MantelloAnastasia — Tsar Nicholas II
First National Tour
Directed by Darko TresnjakShe Loves Me — Georg
Capital Repertory Theatre
Directed by Maggie CahillChess — The Russian
Temecula Valley Symphony
Directed by J. LappChasing Rainbows — Roger Edens
Flat Rock Playhouse
Directed by Jeff Whiting1776 — George Read
Paper Mill Playhouse
Directed by Gordon GreenbergOnce Upon a Mattress — Ensemble
U.C.L.A
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Perfect Harmony: Broadway's Greatest Duets, Trios, and Ensembles
Musical Direction by Grant Wenaus
Symphony SpaceHarvey Milk/I Am Anne Hutchinson
Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Directed by Noah Himmelstien
Strathmore Music CenterStephen Schwartz and Friends
PBS / NJPAC
— Emmy Award Nominated —TRÍ: The New Irish Tenors
Orlando Philharmonic2015 ASCAP Awards
Music by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner
Jazz at Lincoln CenterCheek to Cheek: A Broadway Romance
Co-Created with Tiffany HaasOutlaws
Le Poisson Rouge
Music and Lyrics by Alex Sage Oyen
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Leap
Directed by Noah Himmelstein
Written by Andrew LippaThe Queen of Versailles
Directed by Michael Arden
Written by Lindsey Ferrentino and Stephen SchwartzPolar Bears, Black Boys & Prarie Fringed Orchids
Barrington Stage & Capital Rep
Directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene
Written by Vincent Terrell DurhamIntermission
Seattle 5th Avenue
Directed by Chris Gattelli & Jerry Zucker
Music and Lyrics Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner
Book by Jerry ZuckerHoudini
Directed by Jack O’Brien
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by Aaron SorkinGalileo
Directed by Michael Mayer
Created by Danny Strong and Michael WeinerBlood Brothers
Directed by Sheryl Kaller
Music and Lyrics by Willie Russell
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