Brian Michaels got his start in radio at the age of 15 back in 1989. The early 90s saw a move to Moorhead, MN (Fargo, ND) for school and more radio opportunities. Brian found his niche in 1997 when he started a brand new weekly radio show called The A cappella Hour. Over the past 20 years Brian built up his knowledge and contacts in the a cappella world, as well as his CD collection (over 5000 a cappella CDs). Brian has been a judge at the Denver and Chicago Harmony Sweepstakes competition numerous times as well as a judge and nominator for the CARA’s (Contemporary A Cappella recording Awards) as well as serving as the Midwest regional Ambassador for CASA (The Contemporary A Cappella Society). Brian’s yearly holiday radio special “Holiday Harmonies: an a cappella Christmas” has been heard around the country. Brian grew up watching his sister and friends perform on stage, as well as all 3 of his own children. Brian has been involved in the local theatre community for over 10 years and in 2019 launched a new podcast focusing on the local theatre scene. This podcast is called Stage Notes with Brian Michaels.
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First Show:
Traveling production of Jersey BoysFavorite Show:
Hard to pick one, a few favorites: Newsies, JCS, Matilda, How to Succeed and Beauty and the Beast
BWW Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Horizon Middle School
March 4, 2018
March 4, 2018
Attending a show at Horizon Middle School in Moorhead, MN is a unique experience. They are known for putting on full productions (instead of Jr or kids versions) of shows that rival many high school performances and this year was no different.
BWW Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at Oak Grove Lutheran School
February 19, 2018
February 19, 2018
Director & Scenic Designer Scott M Brusven and his massive team of cast, crew & volunteers brought the city of Paris and the Notre Dame Cathedral to life. This small private school (enrollment just over 500 k-12) built a massive set for their production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. With a on stage cast of 63, a production team of 21, music provided by the Fargo Moorhead Symphony Orchestra (recorded live), and the 33 member Master Chorale of Fargo Moorhead & Community Choir members joining the production on stage this production was no small undertaking. I am betting Mr Brusven lives by the philosophy 'Go Big or Go Home'.
BWW Review: TITANIC THE MUSIC at West Fargo Sheyenne High
February 12, 2018
February 12, 2018
Director Anthony Peterson and assistant director Hannah Amundson put together a big cast & crew to take on 'The biggest ship in the world' in Titanic the Musical. With 42 on stage cast members and 58 people behind the scenes in the technical crew, pit orchestra and super chorus 100 people came together to tell the story of the sinking of the Titanic.
BWW Review: WHITE BUFFALO at West Fargo High School Theater
February 5, 2018
February 5, 2018
West Fargo High Theater uses a small cast to send a powerful message in White Buffalo!
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