"My Man Godfrey" Reading: 7/13
3 July 2008
Michael will be a part of a new musical reading entitled My Man Godfrey.
The Book is being penned by Rupert Holmes (The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Curtains) and the music and lyrics by Mark Hollman (Urinetown).
It is being producerd by East Of Doheny (Grey Gardens, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang).
Public Enemy Number One reading: 6/26
3 June 2008
Michael will be playing the lrole Jimmy opposite Burke Moses (Beauty and the Beast, The Fantasticks) as Dillinger.
The reading will also feature Megan Sikora (Wicked, Curtains) and Brooke Sunny Moriber (Parade, Wild Party). It will be directed by Michael Unger.
Thank You:
27 May 2008
Michael wanted to say thank you to all the people who came to see him in Va in The Happy Time.
"I just wanted to thank all those people that came to the shows and said hello afterwards. It means so much that people would travel a great distance to see me in a show. From people that have been coming to see me since the ALW tour in '99 to most recently Les Mis on broadway. I just wanted to express my thanks. And to the Plushie Girl, the doll is great".
-minarik"
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Please Don't Eat the Daises Reading; 6/18-22
20 May 2008
Michael will once again ba a part of the "Please Don't Eat the Daises" reading in June, produced by East of Doheny. Starring Michelle Ragusa, Gregg Edelman, Leah HOcking and Beth Fowler.
It will take place at the New 42ns Street Studios. for an group invited by the producers.
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Podcast of Michael talking about The Happy Time
20 April 2008
Podcast
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The Happy Time Opens/ Reviews
7 April 2008
The Happy Time at the Signature Theare in Shirlington, Va opens tonight April 7th.
"...stunning performance of Michael Minarik in the lead role of Jacques,"
"the songs are performed with sincerity by a cadre of sturdy voices led by Minarik"
"Michael Minarik as Jacques, who may just be giving the male musical performance of the year here. "
"Michael Minarik has tremendous depth of emotion, and his rich voice is a treat"
"He is that rare actor who brings genuine emotion to the stage and when he reaches his breaking point you find yourself tumbling gently after him."
"Minarik’s acting is compelling and his singing is deep and rich and mesmerizing."
"Minarik is wonderful as Jacques. He had a tremendous voice and brings the right combination of confidence and self-doubt to the role"
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The Happy Time, Signature Theater/ April 1-June 1
26 January 2008
Michael has been offered the lead role of Jaques in the Kander & Ebb show The Happy Time at the Signature Theater in Washington, D.C. The show is being presented as part of the Kander & Ebb celebration. Rehearsals begin March 4th and performances begin April 1st.
The other shows performing at the celebration are:
Kiss of the Spider Woman starring Hunter Foster (Urinetown, Little Shop of Horrors, The Producers, Grease) and Will Chase (Rent, High Fidelity, Aida, The Full Monty).
The Visit starring 2 time Tony Award Winner Chita Rivera (Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Rink, West Side Story, Nine) and 2 time Tony Award Winner George Hearn (Sunset Boulevard, La Cage Aux Folles, Sweeney Todd, 1776,) choreographed by Ann Reinking (Annie movie, Chicago, Sweet Charity)
Glimpses Of The Moon
4 January 2008
Michael is playing the role of Nick Lansing in the Off-Broadway musical of Glimpses of the Moon, on Monday's at the Oakroom.
Directed by Marc Bruni, the new musical will officially open Jan. 28 and will play a limited engagement through March 10. The cast will feature Patti Murin (Xanadu) as Susy. With Beth Glover (Counselor-at-Law) as Ellie, Laura Jordan (In My Life, Cry-Baby) as Coral, Daren Kelly (Crazy for You, Woman of the Year, Deathtrap, South Pacific) as Nelson and Glenn Peters as Streffy.
Each performance will feature a special guest star from the Broadway or cabaret worlds.
The Oak Room is located within the Algonquin Hotel at 59 West 44th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues.
MICHAEL MINARIK currently resides in Manhattan, NY. He was born in Fairfax, VA and lived there until he left to attend James Madison University. After majoring in Public Relations and Business, Michael left school to join the National Tour of THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, where he sang the "Phantom Duet" and "The Music of the Night" (then later on starring Michael Bolton).
