Michael Roberts

Birth Place: New York

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THEATER

Michael Roberts is the creator of the hit Off-Broadway comedy GOLF: THE MUSICAL. After its critically-acclaimed 2003-2004 Off-Broadway run at the John Houseman Theater, GOLF was revived Off-Broadway twice, and has played in twenty-five US states, and numerous countries, including Japan, New Zealand, Germany, Finland, Canada and Scotland.

Following the success of GOLF, Roberts was asked by two-time TONY nominee Joel Blum to create a one-man show about Bob Hope. Roberts responded with the play THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES, which premiered at Peoria's Prairie Theater in 2006, with a second production in Marin, CA in 2010.

Roberts and playwright Charlie Schulman collaborated on a show about French 19th-Century flatulence artist Joseph Pujol, THE FARTISTE, which won the award for Best Musical at the 2006 New York International Fringe Festival. The show transferred Off-Broadway in the 2011-2012 season, and was followed by a concert performance at The Charing Cross Theatre on London's West End.

During this period, Roberts also composed the incidental music for MY SECRET GARDEN at New York's 45th Street Theater, and The Storm Theatre's TIDINGS BROUGHT TO MARY. He also arranged and produced incidental music for the touring version of the Off-Broadway hit JEWTOPIA. In 2013, GREED: A Musical For Our Times, opened at The Playroom Theater in New York’s Time Square and then transferred to the larger New World Stages, starring Tony-nominee Stephanie D'Abruzzo.

In 2018 Roberts and Schulman debuted their new musical GOLDSTEIN Off Broadway at New York’s legendary Actor’s Temple Theater in Times Square. The show starred Broadway veterans Megan McGinnis, Aaron Galligen Sterle, Jim Stanek and Julie Benko. This work found Roberts in a more serious vein, with its story of conflict within a Jewish immigrant family. In Autumn of 2017, Broadway legend Betty Buckley recorded a song from the show (“Beloved”). The show received a Off-Broadway Alliance nomination for Best Musical.

In May, 2019 Michael debuted a new 10-minute musical at The Writer's Voice 10 Minute Play Festival at the Marjorie S Deane Little Theater in New York City.

FILM/TV
Roberts was staff composer for Rupert Holmes’ Emmy-Award-Winning sitcom “Remember WENN”, which appeared on the AMC Network from 1996-1998. (Roberts also made cameo appearances in two episodes.) Additional work with Holmes from that period includes music for the Dennis Leary film “Love Walked In (Tri-Star/Sony). Other television music from that period included work for Bravo and The Golf Channel. He also composed music for short films, including The AFS Story and the award-winning Lemonade Stand.

AWARDS
In addition to his winning Best Musical at the 2006 NYC International Fringe Festival, Roberts has won three ASCAP Plus Awards. He was also a nominee for a 2013 BroadwayWorld Award, and a 2018 Off-Broadway Alliance Award.

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Michael Roberts STAGE CREDITS

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Londoner [Replacement]

Bill Sikes (Understudy) [Replacement]

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Original Broadway Production, 1960
Becker

Singer

Lt. Schmidt (Understudy)

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Original Broadway Production, 1957
Resident of River City [Replacement]

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Original Broadway Production, 1957
Guard

Mr. Morphky

Rookie Cop

Singer

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Original Broadway Production, 1952
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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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Michael Roberts News


Theater For the New City Will Host Memorial For Composer Joseph Vernon Banks

On March 16 at 3:00 PM, Theater for the New City (TNC), 155 First Avenue (at East Tenth Street), will celebrate the life of Joseph Vernon Banks, the long-time composer of its Street Theater productions, who died of cancer at age 62 on November 11, 2023. 

BWW Q&A: Marisela Barrera & Rick Frederick on CRIMES OF THE HEART at 100A Productions

100A Production will present Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley, a heartfelt and witty drama that brings to life the eccentricities and challenges of the MaGrath sisters. We spoke with the creative team about bringing the show to the Tobin Center.

Complete Cast Set for SWIMMING IN JERUSALEM: A MODERN MUSICAL PARABLE

Swimming in Jerusalem: A Modern Musical Parable will be presented in a concert format for five free public performances at off-Broadway's Theater555. Learn how to purchase tickets.

SWIMMING IN JERUSALEM: A Modern Musical Parable to Have Free Public Performances at Theater555

Swimming in Jerusalem: A Modern Musical Parable, exploring relationships among citizens of Israel as presented through the complex experiences of teenage swimmers in a YMCA swim club in Jerusalem, will be presented in a concert format for five free public performances at off-Broadway's Theater555.

Review: 24K Goldie (Dver) Builds Her BRIDGES At Don't Tell Mama

On the night, she was a storyteller in all things, singing or talking with passion and then handing out kazoos for the audience to join her & Moberly on the Ratatatats of ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE.

Photos: Award Winner Goldie Dver Premieres BRIDGES at Don't Tell Mama

Award winning cabaret artist Goldie Dver opened a new show at Don't Tell Mama and Conor Weiss was on hand to photograph it for Broadway World Cabaret.

New Musical THE DAYS BEYOND TODAY to Have Industry Presentations at Theater 555

Producer Eric Krebs and Michael Roberts will present industry presentations of “The Days Beyond Today,” a new musical with book, music, and lyrics by Michael Roberts (Golf: The Musical, Goldstein), directed by Mr. Krebs.

Goldie Dver Brings BRIDGES To Don't Tell Mama Opening June 7

Goldie Dver will play her new show BRIDGES at Don't Tell Mama with special guest Tanya Moberly for three dates in June.

The Classic Theatre Brings Evocative New Staging Of MEASURE FOR MEASURE To The Radius Center This May

The Classic Theatre of San Antonio is bringing William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure indoors to the Radius Center in an exciting new production playing May 11 - 28.

Knicks Legend John Starks Honored With 2023 Garden of Dreams Hero Award

The Garden of Dreams Foundation has awarded Knicks Legend John Starks the 2023 Garden of Dreams Hero Award. Established in 2009, the annual Hero Award honors organizations or individuals that embody the spirit of the Garden of Dreams Foundation through an active and ongoing dedication to positively impacting the lives of young people facing obstacles, while serving as a driving force and inspiration for others.

Review: Lane Bradbury An Absolute Delight In WE MUST REMEMBER THESE MOMENTS at Pangea

Lane Bradbury and her new musical show are enchantment on a cabaret stage.

Pangea Announces Upcoming March Performance Lineup

Pangea, a vital incubator for new work crossing boundaries between theatre, music and elsewhere, will present a mix of debuts, encores and held-over shows in March.

Interview: Lane Bradbury of WE MUST REMEMBER THESE MOMENTS at Pangea

Gypsy’s original Dainty June is back with a new cabaret at Pangea!

Lane Bradbury will Present WE MUST REMEMBER THESE MOMENTS at Pangea March 18 & 25

We Must Remember This will bring Lane Bradbury back to Pangea with songs and lots of stories.

PANGEA Announces February Performance Lineup

Pangea, a vital incubator for new work crossing boundaries between theatre, music and elsewhere, will present a diverse mix of entertainers in February.  Among the highlights are several Pangea favorites returning with special encores of their popular and well-reviewed shows.

Review: GOLDIE DVER: SWEET BEGINNING Is a Reason For Thanksgiving at Laurie Beechman Theatre

Ms. Dver looks great, sounds, great, and breezes through her treatise on gratitude with a light and confident touch. She is, as Cole Porter would say The Hostess With the Mostess’ on the Ball.

Interview: Goldie Dver of SWEET BEGINNING at The Laurie Beechman Theatre

Goldie Dver has been in the business of music and enertainment for years, but 2022 is her year for a SWEET BEGINNING.

Goldie Dver Will Play SWEET BEGINNING For One Night at Laurie Beechman Theatre

Award-winner Goldie Dver has been busy lately, and it all comes to a head on November 6th at The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

Photos: See Liz Callaway, Tovah Feldshuh & More on the Red Carpet of the American Songbook Association Gala

American Songbook Association recently hosted the Third Annual Gala to honor Stephen Schwartz on Monday, May 9 at 7:30 PM. Schwartz - the Oscar, Grammy and Tony-winning composer and lyricist of Wicked, Pippin, Godspell and more - received the 2022 ASA Lifetime Achievement Award.

Photos: American Songbook Association Celebrates Stephen Schwartz at Third Annual Gala

American Songbook Association recently hosted the Third Annual Gala to honor Stephen Schwartz on Monday, May 9 at 7:30 PM. Schwartz - the Oscar, Grammy and Tony-winning composer and lyricist of Wicked, Pippin, Godspell and more - received the 2022 ASA Lifetime Achievement Award.

Michael Roberts FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Michael Roberts been in?

Michael Roberts has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Michael Roberts been in?

Michael Roberts has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Michael Roberts written?

Michael Roberts has written 1 shows including Goldstein (Composer & Lyricist).

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