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Michael Quintos

A So. Cal. Contributing Editor since 2009, Michael Lawrence Quintos is a talented, mild-mannered Senior Designer by day. But as night falls, he regularly performs on various stages everywhere as a Countertenor soloist, actor, and dancer for OC's MenAlive Chorus since 2002. He sings everything from Broadway, Jazz, R&B, Classical, Gospel and Pop, and has shared the stage with Bernadette Peters, Debbie Reynolds, Michael Feinstein, and Liza Minnelli. In June 2019, he made his soloist debut at the Hollywood Bowl in front of 17,000 concertgoers. His musical theater roots started early, performing in various stage productions and a couple of nationally-televised competition programs. The performing bug eventually brought him a brief championship run in the Philippines' version of "Star Search" before moving to Las Vegas at age 11. College brought him out to Orange County, California, where he earned a BFA in Graphic Design and a BA in Film Screenwriting. He has spent several years as a designer and art director for various media companies, while spending his free time going to Disneyland, binge-watching shows, or performing in or watching live shows. Follow Michael on TwitterX or Instagram @cre8iveMLQ.




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First Show:

The first show I ever saw on Broadway was the 2013 Revival of PIPPIN (my first time in NYC!)

Favorite Show:

1. RAGTIME 2. WEST SIDE STORY 3. SPRING AWAKENING4. WICKED 5. CAROUSEL 6. HAMILTON 7. FOLLIES8. DREAMGIRLS 9. A CHORUS LINE 10. HAIRSPRAY

Favorite Stories:

  • BWW Interview: Lily Tomlin (2013) - The resulting article from my almost 4-hour-plus conversation with Ms. Tomlin is still one of my favorite early pieces as a BroadwayWorld contributor. Our candid talk felt less like an interview and more like a casual chat with a living legend, who was mentoring and giving a detailed overview of a storied career to a fan. By the end of our talk, she even joked "well, you can probably write my biography at this point, I've told you so much!"
  • World of Color - Opening Night Coverage (2010) - Some of my early assignments for BWW (before doing mostly show reviews) involved covering the press line at red carpets on Opening Nights of shows. As a Disney fan, getting to cover the opening of WORLD OF COLOR at Disney California Adventure on the *blue* carpet was so much fun! I wish I had the bandwidth to cover more of these kinds of events nowadays.
  • BWW Reviews: All-Star RENT at the Hollywood Bowl (2010) - I celebrated my 1-Year Anniversary as a correspondent for BWW by reviewing (not just attending) the Hollywood Bowl's annual all-star summer musical, which in 2010 was Jonathan Larson's RENT, directed by Neil Patrick Harris. It was the night the world and I discovered ex-Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger needed to do more musicals.
  • BWW Reviews: CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND (2018) - Though I admittedly enjoy musicals far more than straight plays, once in a while I get to see some of the most extraordinary productions that don't involve people randomly bursting into song. This world premiere at South Coast Repertory in 2018 (which *does* have music) still sits in my brain and my heart, particularly because as I enter my 15th year covering local OC theater, it make me hopeful and encouraged by the increasing diverse voices I see in new works being staged (see also my review of SCR's 2023 World Premiere of COLEMAN '72).
  • BWW Interview: ALAN CUMMING (2009) - Everything has a beginning... and this article marked my first ever interview with a celeb after just a month of writing for BroadwayWorld. I still have this Tony winner's text saved (well a screenshot anyway) of him texting me to call him back because he was in an elevator when I originally called him to chat LOL.


OCPAC Presents West Coast Premiere of Alan Cumming: I Bought a Blue Car Today
OCPAC Presents West Coast Premiere of Alan Cumming: I Bought a Blue Car Today
September 17, 2009

Tony® Award, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award winner for his acclaimed portrayal of the Emcee in Broadway?s revival of CABARET at Studio 54, Alan Cumming will present the West Coast Premiere of his one-man show Alan Cumming: I Bought a Blue Car Today at the Orange County Performing Arts Center with two performances on September 26 at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. in Samueli Theater. Accompanied by his musical director, Lance Horne, Cumming will unleash his favorite tunes, belt out celebrated hits alongside little-known gems, whilst captivating his audience with poignant anecdotes from his colorful and fantastic past. It?s a musical journey peppered with material by Frank Sinatra, Dory Previn, Kander & Ebb and Cyndi Lauper, to name only a few.

Photo Flash: Legally Blonde The Musical Opening Night in the O.C.
Photo Flash: Legally Blonde The Musical Opening Night in the O.C.
September 17, 2009

The First National Tour of LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL began performances at the Orange County Performing Arts Center on September 8 and continues through September 20. The opening night after-party in Founder's Hall was decked out in pink in honor of Elle Woods' favorite signature color.

Photo Coverage: Legally Blonde The Musical Day in the O.C.
Photo Coverage: Legally Blonde The Musical Day in the O.C.
September 14, 2009

In honor of LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL?s debut visit to the Orange County Performing Arts Center, The District at Tustin Legacy declared this past Friday, September 11, 2009 as LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL Day. The special day was inaugurated with fun-filled activities that included a free live performance of the song 'Ireland' from Natalie Joy Johnson, as well as a demonstration of how to properly execute the ?Bend and Snap? by cast members Cortney Wolfson, Rhiannon Hansen, and Crystal Joy.

OMIGOD! The District at Tustin Legacy Declares September 11, 2009 LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL Day!
September 11, 2009

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL DAY'S fun events include a performance and demonstration by cast members, happy hour specials at The District's restaurants and a dog fashion show!

THE BLONDE AMBITION TOUR: Legally Blonde Sparkles With Infectious Joy (A Review)
THE BLONDE AMBITION TOUR: Legally Blonde Sparkles With Infectious Joy (A Review)
September 10, 2009

REVIEW: When you sit down to watch the year-old national tour of LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL (now playing at the Orange County Performing Arts Center through September 28), you will find a wildly entertaining piece of theater, that not only brings a 'right now' vibe to the Broadway musical, it also provides two-and-a-half solid hours of infectious smiles, crowd-pleasing dance numbers, and a clever, memorable, smart-aleck score. The show is brought to life by an athletically-gifted, aesthetically-pleasing ensemble that's giddy from ear to ear.

OMIGOD, You Guys! LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL arrives at OCPAC September 8 - 20
September 8, 2009

The First National Tour of LEGALLY BLONDE - THE MUSICAL will begin performances at the Orange County Performing Arts Center on September 8.

BWW INTERVIEWS: Natalie Joy Johnson Continues Her LEGALLY BLONDE Journey
BWW INTERVIEWS: Natalie Joy Johnson Continues Her LEGALLY BLONDE Journey
September 6, 2009

Natalie Joy Johnson, currently on tour as Paulette in LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, sits down with BroadwayWorld to talk about her early work, her gay iPod, and living her musical theater dream, one new city at a time.

OMIGOD! The District at Tustin Legacy Declares September 11, 2009 LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL Day!
OMIGOD! The District at Tustin Legacy Declares September 11, 2009 LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL Day!
September 3, 2009

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL DAY'S fun events include a performance and demonstration by cast members, happy hour specials at The District's restaurants and a dog fashion show!

FUNNY BONES: Theatre Out's THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED is witty, with satiric bite
FUNNY BONES: Theatre Out's THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED is witty, with satiric bite
September 2, 2009

The fear that coming out in public spells box office poison for a marquee-desiring actor is at the center of Douglas Carter Beane's THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED, presented by Theatre Out, Orange County's gay and lesbian theatre. The play, which received a Tony® Award nomination for Best Play in 2007, is chock-full of witty, Hollywood-insider laughs and a continuous barrage of funny monologues (even touching and poignant at times) from each character. This particular production of the hilariously written play, which originated as a workshop presentation at the University of California at Irvine, gives its foursome of actors plenty of great lines to deliver.

MY WAY: Swingin' and Swayin' Frank Sinatra Revue Continues Through August 23 at the Laguna Playhouse
August 23, 2009

When Frank Sinatra passed away in May of 1998, America, it seemed, lost one of its most iconic and treasured song stylists. Sinatra in his day was one of only a handful of artists that transcended mere celebrity star status, thanks to a career that spanned film, television, recordings, and the stage. With a style often imitated (and at times parodied) even today, Sinatra popularized the Great American Songbook, thanks to his signature vocals and easy, confident persona. Many consider his recordings to be the definitive versions of any given song he touched.

OCPAC presents FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Starring Film Star Topol in Farewell Tour
August 23, 2009

COSTA MESA, CA -- FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, heralded as one of the great masterpieces in American theater, will visit the Orange County Performing Arts Center August 11 - 23. Based on the Tevye stories of Sholom Aleichem, the classic musical has received a warm welcome on stages around the world since its debut. From Broadway to Finland to Japan to Mexico and South Africa, the lovable, engaging milkman named Tevye has delighted audiences with his comical and wise observations on the family, marriage and traditions.

OMIGOD, You Guys! LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL arrives at OCPAC September 8 - 20
OMIGOD, You Guys! LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL arrives at OCPAC September 8 - 20
August 20, 2009

The First National Tour of LEGALLY BLONDE - THE MUSICAL will begin performances at the Orange County Performing Arts Center on September 8.

Orange County's THEATRE OUT presents THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED August 28 - September 19
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF: Topol and Cast Faithfully Uphold 'Tradition' at OCPAC
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF: Topol and Cast Faithfully Uphold 'Tradition' at OCPAC
August 14, 2009

When a property as old and as sacred as FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is revived for new audiences, one would expect either a fresh, new take on a familiar show, or a disastrous series of experiments that disparages its source material. Neither is the case in the current touring production of the classic stage musical. For those seeking a safe, well-executed return to a good, old-fashioned book musical, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF fits the (play)bill nicely.

OCPAC presents FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Starring Film Star Topol in Farewell Tour
August 11, 2009

COSTA MESA, CA -- FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, heralded as one of the great masterpieces in American theater, will visit the Orange County Performing Arts Center August 11 - 23. Based on the Tevye stories of Sholom Aleichem, the classic musical has received a warm welcome on stages around the world since its debut. From Broadway to Finland to Japan to Mexico and South Africa, the lovable, engaging milkman named Tevye has delighted audiences with his comical and wise observations on the family, marriage and traditions.

MY WAY: Swingin' and Swayin' Frank Sinatra Revue Continues Through August 23 at the Laguna Playhouse
MY WAY: Swingin' and Swayin' Frank Sinatra Revue Continues Through August 23 at the Laguna Playhouse
August 10, 2009

When Frank Sinatra passed away in May of 1998, America, it seemed, lost one of its most iconic and treasured song stylists. Sinatra in his day was one of only a handful of artists that transcended mere celebrity star status, thanks to a career that spanned film, television, recordings, and the stage. With a style often imitated (and at times parodied) even today, Sinatra popularized the Great American Songbook, thanks to his signature vocals and easy, confident persona. Many consider his recordings to be the definitive versions of any given song he touched.

OCPAC presents FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Starring Film Star Topol in Farewell Tour
OCPAC presents FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Starring Film Star Topol in Farewell Tour
August 10, 2009

COSTA MESA, CA -- FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, heralded as one of the great masterpieces in American theater, will visit the Orange County Performing Arts Center August 11 - 23. Based on the Tevye stories of Sholom Aleichem, the classic musical has received a warm welcome on stages around the world since its debut. From Broadway to Finland to Japan to Mexico and South Africa, the lovable, engaging milkman named Tevye has delighted audiences with his comical and wise observations on the family, marriage and traditions.

THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE: Sinatra, Moonlight, Magnolias, Menopause, and Wonderettes highlight remainder of 2009.
THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE: Sinatra, Moonlight, Magnolias, Menopause, and Wonderettes highlight remainder of 2009.
August 2, 2009

THE LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE: Sinatra, Selznick, Menopause, and Wonderettes highlight remainder of 2009.



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