Michael Berresse

Birth Place: Holyoke, MA, USA

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Michael Berresse BIO

Michael Berresse received an Obie Award and a Lucille Lortel nom. for his work on the Off-B'way production of [title of show] at the Vineyard. Familiar to many New York theatregoers as an actor, this year (fun fact) Michael had the unique opportunity of both portraying a Broadway director/choreographer as Zach in the current revival of A Chorus Line and being the genuine article a few stage doors down. B'way: The Light in the Piazza (Outer Critics Circle nom.); A Chorus Line; Kiss Me, Kate (Tony, Olivier, Outer Critics Circle, Astaire Award noms.); Chicago; The Gershwin's Fascinating Rhythm; Damn Yankees; Guys and Dolls; Carousel; Fiddler on the Roof; A Wonderful Life (concert); Busker Alley (tour); Joseph…Dreamcoat (tour). Off-B'way: Forever Plaid, The Cocoanuts. Encores!: No, No, Nanette; Chicago; Call Me Madam; One Touch of Venus. Film: AI and the forthcoming State of Play. TV: "Law & Order: SVU," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," "Great Performances," "Live From Lincoln Center." So proud and grateful.

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Michael Berresse STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival, 2020
William Desmond Taylor

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Artie

Robert Altman

Bob Mackie

[Chicago]
World Premiere, 2018
Bob Mackie

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Playhouse Production, 2014
Hilaire Jussac

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2012
Mickey Marcus

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Zach

[Broadway]
Benefit Concert, 2005
Harry Bailey

Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Giuseppe Naccarelli

[West End]
London Production, 2001
Bill Calhoun/Lucentio

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
Bill Calhoun / Lucentio

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Performer

[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 1997
Billy Flynn [Replacement]

Billy Flynn [Replacement]

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 1997
Billy Flynn [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Billy Flynn [Replacement]

Fred Casely

Billy Flynn (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Harvey Yates

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1996
Fred Casely

[Off-Broadway]
1996
Dancer

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1996
Dancer

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1995
Dancer

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1994
Peter Bentley, Jr. [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Bomber

Joe Hardy (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Crap Shooter Specialty [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1990
Russian Dancer

Ensemble

Ensemble/Other Roles

[Off-Broadway]
1990
Smudge [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1995
Performer

Michael Berresse Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Director & Choreographer
 
[New York, 2017]
Director
 
[West End, 2013]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Director/Choreographer
Choreographer
Director
 
[New York, 2004]
Director/Choreographer

Michael Berresse Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 2006 - Special Citations

Michael Berresse, [title of show]

The Lortels - 2006 - Outstanding Choreographer

Michael Berresse, [title of show]

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Michael Berresse, The Light in the Piazza

Olivier Awards - 2002 - Best Supporting Performance in a Musical or Entertainment

Michael Berresse, Kiss Me, Kate

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Michael Berresse, Kiss Me Kate

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Michael Berresse, Kiss Me, Kate

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Michael Berresse News


Pittsburgh Public Theater Reveals 50th Anniversary Titles and Programs For 2024/2025 Season

Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced its lineup of mainstage productions and vital off-stage programming for its 50th anniversary season. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY Continues the Marathon at Pittsburgh Public Theater

It's back! Just last year I made the prediction that Philip Grecian's A Christmas Story: The Play would become a yearly staple, becoming the Christmas equivalent of Rocky Horror. To my delight, I was correct. Distinct from the more popular but more sentimentalized musical version by Pasek and Paul, Grecian's play version amplifies the farcical qualities and kid-brain surrealism of Jean Shepherd's memoirs into a fast, funny and chaotic offering. It may run two and a half hours, but this one flies by like a ninety minute movie without commercials.

Review: BAREFOOT IN THE PARK at Arizona Theatre Company

Arizona Theatre Company's production of BAREFOOT IN THE PARK may aim to reconnect audiences with Neil Simon’s sophisticated and clever turns of plot and words, but, notwithstanding the cast’s determined efforts, the show feels tired and dated, save for a stunning performance by Kyra Kennedy.

Arizona Theatre Company to Kick Off 56th Season with Neil Simon's BAREFOOT IN THE PARK

Arizona Theatre Company will kick off its momentous 56th season with Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park, a beloved romantic comedy among the top 10 longest-running non-musical plays in Broadway history and an Oscar-nominated movie starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda.

Bringing Together a Shakespeare Classic and Songs by Cole Porter KISS ME, KATE! Opens in Sao Paulo

Kiss Me, Kate! is a musical written by Bella and Samuel Spewack ,with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The story involves the production of a musical version of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew and the conflict on and off-stage between Fred Graham, the show's director, producer, and star, and his leading lady, his ex-wife Lilli Vanessi.

All Tickets Now On Sale For Pittsburgh Public Theater 2023/2024 Season

Tickets are now on sale for the 2023/2024 season at Pittsburgh Public Theater (Artistic Director Marya Sea Kaminski, Managing Director Shaunda McDill).

CALL FOSSE AT THE MINSKOFF to Play at Nantucket's White Heron Theatre Beginning This Weekend

Call Fosse at the Minskoff, a 90-minute solo play written and performed by Mimi Quillin, and directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Berresse, will play at Nantucket's White Heron Theatre Company.

Video: Celebrate 15 Years of [title of show]

15 years ago, on July 17, 2008, [title of show] opened on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre. Check out some video highlights from the show's journey to Broadway!

Mimi Quillin's CALL FOSSE AT THE MINSKOFF Directed by Michael Berresse to Premiere at Vassar College

Get ready for the premiere of Mimi Quillin's CALL FOSSE AT THE MINSKOFF! Directed by Michael Berresse, this solo play promises to captivate audiences. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic at Powerhouse Theater Season.

Interview: Eric Sciotto And Brian J. Marcum of ROCK OF AGES at Music Theatre Wichita

On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, I had the excellent opportunity to sit down with Eric Sciotto, Director and Choreographer of Rock of Ages at MTWichita, and Brian J. Marcum, Artistic Director at MTWichita. It was a wide ranging interview, with a very stream of consciousness feel, and they were gracious enough to grant me an hour over a lunch break during rehearsal last Tuesday. The energy was high, and I was able to get some excellent insight into Eric’s choreographic process. I also spoke to Brian about leading MTWichita into a new era.

New Musical and Play Workshops, Free Readings & More Set for Vassar College's 37th Powerhouse Theater Season

Vassar College has announced the lineup for the 37th Powerhouse Theater Season. The annual summer season brings together some of todayʼs most influential theatrical voices and welcomes the next generation of theater artists as members of the renowned Powerhouse Theater Training Program.

CALL FOSSE AT THE MINSKOFF & More Set for White Heron Theatre Company 2023 Season

White Heron Theatre Company has announced its 2023 summer season of professional theatre performances on Nantucket.

Minneapolis Musical Theatre Announces ANALOG AND VINYL Cast

Minneapolis Musical Theatre has announced the cast for the area premiere of 'Analog and Vinyl,' performing February 24-March 12, 2023 at the Phoenix Theater, 2605 Hennepin Ave. in Minneapolis.

KISS ME, KATE 1999 Revival to Stream on BroadwayHD This Month

BroadwayHD will be bringing the 1999 revival of Cole Porter’s masterpiece to their platform for its exclusive worldwide release on January 15, 2023.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards; Lost Nation Theater Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards; Pittsburgh Musical Theater Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards; at Lyric Theatre Company Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards; at RealTime Interventions Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Review: A CHRISTMAS STORY Is A Perfect Salty Cookie at Pittsburgh Public Theater

The smartest, stupidest, most beloved Christmas tale of the twentieth century comes to life, and then some, in Michael Berresse's farcical production.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards; Pittsburgh Musical Theater Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Pittsburgh Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Michael Berresse FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Michael Berresse been in?

Michael Berresse has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.

How many West End shows has Michael Berresse been in?

Michael Berresse has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Michael Berresse's first West End show?

Michael Berresse's first West End show was Kiss Me, Kate which opened in 2001

What awards has Michael Berresse been nominated for?

Michael Berresse has been nominated for several awards, including Special Citations at the Obie Awards for [title of show], Outstanding Choreographer at The Lortels for [title of show], Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Light in the Piazza, Best Supporting Performance in a Musical or Entertainment at the Olivier Awards for Kiss Me, Kate, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Kiss Me Kate, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Kiss Me, Kate.

What awards has Michael Berresse won?

Michael Berresse has won Special Citations (Obie Awards) for [title of show].

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