New York City
Present
Michael resides in Brooklyn, New York. He continues to educate and music direct, audition, travel and soak up the eclectic live entertainment that only the big apple has to offer. He occasionally subs as a dueling pianist at several venues in Midtown Manhattan. He also freelances as a music and rehearsal director for RWS Global and Windish Entertainment.
Holland America - Billboard Onboard
August -September/December 2022-Present
He returned to the high seas working for Holland America at Billboard On Board on the MS Nieuw Amsterdam, his first time back at the piano in over 2 ½ years. He also works as a music director for this branded show at Windish Entertainment.
Milwaukee Repertory Theatre - As You Like It
January -March 2022
Michael returned to the Midwest and reprised his role in As You Like it at Milwaukee Repertory Theatre.
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre - As You Like It
September - December 2021
Michael was a part of live theatre returning to Chicago performing in Chicago Shakespeare Theatre’s Beatles infused production of As You Like It.
In this production he played Silvius as well as piano, and assistant music directed the company. He also joined Actors Equity.
Hey Jojo/Solana Beach Community Theatre
March 2021- Present
Michael joined the artistic staff at Hey Jojo Productions/Solana Beach Community Theatre. He currently teaches audition workshops, musical directs their season of main stage shows, and provides vocal lessons to youth theatre students in San Diego.
Virtual voice and piano studio coaching
February 2021 - Present
During the pandemic Michael founded a virtual voice and piano studio coaching students all across the country online.
Christmas Wonderland Tour
November - December 2019
Michael performed as a vocalist on the Christmas Wonderland National Tour with Dublin Worldwide productions.
Those Dancing Feet
July - August 2019
Michael performed alongside Broadway veterans at Transcendence Theatre Company in Sonoma, CA in the musical revue, Those Dancing Feet.
Holland America - Billboard OnBoard
October 2017 - Present
Michael collaborates with Windish Entertainment and Holland America Line as a pianist and vocalist for their branded music entertainment Billboard Onboard. From themed shows to request shows and everything in between, Michael performs decades of chart topping hits traveling to all corners of the globe. He also music directs for this branded show.
Universal Studios Singapore
June 2016 - August 2017
Michael returned to Asia to perform at Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa. He performed as a vocalist in atmospheric shows as well as musical director for various special events at the resort.
Tokyo Disney
September 2015 - April 2016
Michael performed in Japan as a vocalist for Tokyo Disney Resort at theater New Orleans in their production of Minnie Oh Minnie as well as their Seijinshiki (Coming of Age Ceremony) special event.
East West Players - Tommy
April - June 2015
Michael performed with East West Players in their production of Tommy as well as their annual Golden Visionary Awards Gala.
Princess Cruises
June 2014 - January 2015
Michael landed his first contract with Princess Cruises as a production vocalist on the main stage of the Ruby Princess. He performed 4 different production shows and visited over 20 different countries and territories starting in the British Isles to Iceland, Canada and the Caribbean.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre,California State University Fullerton
September 2010 - June 2014
Michael received his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (magna cum laude) from California State University Fullerton’s College of the Arts, with the love and support from his family.