Author biography: Michael Roberts

Recent content by Michael Roberts

GoPride Interview with Laurence Luckinbill
"there was a big ta-do over the kiss. ...It was the first gay film and they wanted the first on screen kiss between two men"
Monday, June 25, 2018 in Interviews

GoPride Interview with Isabelle McCalla
"Oh my gosh! I was squealing the entire time!"
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 in Interviews

Lyric's "DON QUICHOTTE" Is a Glorious Quest
Lyric's "DON QUICHOTTE" Is a Glorious Theatrical Quest
Saturday, November 26, 2016 in Features

Marriott's SINGING IN THE RAIN Shines With Talent
“Singing in the Rain” Showering the Audience with Fantastic Talent
Thursday, November 10, 2016 in Features

EPIC HAMILTON UNVEILS OUR NATION'S INTEGRATED SOUL
EPIC HAMILTON UNVEILS THE INTEGRATED SOUL OF OUR NATION
Thursday, October 20, 2016 in Features

Light Opera Works Gives Us A Broadway Quality MAME
Light Opera Works Gives Us A Broadway Quality MAME
Sunday, August 21, 2016 in Features

HERE YE! NEWSIES IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER
HERE YE, HERE YE! NEWSIES IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER
Monday, August 1, 2016 in Features

MARRIOTT’S REIMAGINES “MAN OF LA MANCHA”
MARRIOTT’S REIMAGINES “MAN OF LA MANCHA” BRILLIANTLY
Sunday, July 10, 2016 in Features

SOUND OF MUSIC IS SIMPLY OUTSTANDING
SOUND OF MUSIC IS SIMPLY OUTSTANDING
Sunday, June 12, 2016 in Features

Marriott's EVITA Lacks Complexity
Complexities of the Real Eva Peron Lacking in Marriott's EVITA
Friday, April 22, 2016 in Features

GoPride Interview with Anthony Rapp
"Well, I think there is a great opportunity with theatre to reflect life back at people."
Monday, February 22, 2016 in Interviews

Randy Harrison Is Flawless in CABARET
Randy Harrison gives flawless performance in CABARET
Thursday, February 11, 2016 in Features

GoPride Interview with Randy Harrison
"I really think time caught up with it and has liberated the story."
Friday, February 5, 2016 in Interviews

Drury Lane’s BYE BYE BIRDIE Reinvents Classic
Drury Lane’s BYE BYE BIRDIE Brilliantly Reinvents The Classic Musical
Thursday, January 28, 2016 in Features

A Dazzling Guys & Dolls at Light Opera Works
A Dazzling Guys & Dolls at Light Opera Works in Evanston
Thursday, December 31, 2015 in Features

GOTTA DANCE Teaches The Joyous Living Of Life
GOTTA DANCE Teaches The Joyous Living Of Life
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 in Features

Fleming Masters The Art in Lyric's MERRY WIDOW
Fleming Masters The Art in Lyric Opera's THE MERRY WIDOW
Monday, November 16, 2015 in Features

Matt Raftery Delivers a Brilliant WHITE CHRISTMAS
Matt Raftery Delivers a Brilliant WHITE CHRISTMAS
Sunday, November 8, 2015 in Features

REVIEW: I SAW What You did Last Summer
I SAW What You did Last Summer
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 in Features

Milwaukee Rep Delivers An Electrifying DREAMGIRLS
Milwaukee Rep Delivers An Electrifying DREAMGIRLS
Friday, October 2, 2015 in Features

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder Is Pure Gold
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder Is Pure Gold
Friday, October 2, 2015 in Features

Goodman’s DISGRACED Proves A Powerful Drama
Goodman’s DISGRACED Proves A Powerful Drama
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 in Features

Goodman's Brilliant Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike
Goodman's Brilliant Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 in Features

Marriott's LA CAGE aux FOLLES Remains Poignant
Marriott's LA CAGE aux FOLLES Remains Poignant
Monday, February 9, 2015 in Features

Drury Lane's Powerful WEST SIDE STORY
Drury Lane's Powerful WEST SIDE STORY
Sunday, January 25, 2015 in Features

Showbiz Q's Top 10
Showbiz Q Top 10 of 2014
Friday, January 9, 2015 in Features

CINDERELLA Arrives at the Palace!
CINDERELLA Arrives at the Palace!
Thursday, December 18, 2014 in Features

THE MOUSETRAP Remains A Powerful Work
Northlight’s THE MOUSETRAP Still Has the Power to Catch it’s Audience
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 in Features

TITANIC – Brilliantly Resurrected
TITANIC – Brilliantly Resurrected
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 in Features

Marriott's THE KING & I Is a Puzzlement
Marriott's THE KING & I Is a Puzzlement
Tuesday, November 4, 2014 in Features

Marriott’s ON THE TOWN Is One Helluva Production
Marriott’s ON THE TOWN Is One Helluva Production
Wednesday, August 27, 2014 in Features

McNally's SOME MEN Is A Precipice in History
McNally's SOME MEN Is A Precipice in History
Monday, August 18, 2014 in Features

GoPride Interview with Poppy Champlin
"Gay comedians bring an honesty and vulnerability that straight acts do not bring."
Monday, June 23, 2014 in Interviews

GoPride Interview with Alex Newell
"It has been fun every step along the way but it also has been a long journey."
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 in Interviews

GoPride Interview with Sandra Bernhard
"I’m so excited to be going to Milwaukee! It is going to be a great gay evening."
Thursday, June 5, 2014 in Interviews

GoPride Interview with Michael Urie
"Her level of fame is unmatched but everything comes with a cost."
Thursday, May 8, 2014 in Interviews

GoPride Interview with Francis Toumbakaris
"When I first saw Design Star I said to myself, “I have to do this; I am a design star!”"
Thursday, August 1, 2013 in Interviews

GoPride Interview with Adam Pasen
"Stylistically I’m very much a Fitzgerald, who was really two writers packed into one..."
Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Interviews

GoPride Interview with David LaSalle
"I realize that I have a responsibility to my client’s, my staff and my neighborhood that I will never take for granted."
Friday, March 22, 2013 in Interviews

GoPride Interview with Ted Allen
"You become a chef because of your love for food, not because you want to be a television star."
Tuesday, September 4, 2012 in Interviews

GoPride Interview with Amy & Freddy
"You know, I kinda faded just now. All I got out of that story was that you thought I was a drag queen!"
Wednesday, August 15, 2012 in Interviews

GoPride Interview with Jason Stuart
"There is a certain authenticity you have when you bring your own experience to the table. It is some intangible that is unsaid and unseen but you know it is there. It is very elusive."
Monday, August 13, 2012 in Interviews

GoPride Interview with Eric Himan
"I am proud of my independence in music but for independent musicians on my level, it is hard to get the public notoriety..."
Friday, August 10, 2012 in Interviews

GoPride Interview with Adam Barta
"I always throw in some element of fun, comedy, and not taking myself too seriously"
Thursday, August 9, 2012 in Interviews

GoPride Interview with Ben DeJesus
"As John’s Chicago fans have proven over the years, he has a really loyal fan base that are outside the demographic of a typical NY Times readers."
Thursday, July 19, 2012 in Interviews

GoPride Interview with David Perez
"It is really a funny play but at the same time but it also kind of an indictment of the institution of theatre."
Friday, April 20, 2012 in Interviews

GoPride Interview with Spider Saloff
Thursday, March 15, 2012 in Interviews

GoPride Interview with Heather Beck
"I have great respect for her because she did all kinds of different music including gospel and pop."
Thursday, March 1, 2012 in Interviews