this March at the Nederlander Theater
Directed by Des McAnuff
Associate Directed by Michael Bello
Myth and spectacle combine in a new production of The Who’s exhilarating 1969 rock concept album, Tommy—including the unforgettable anthems “I’m Free,” “See Me, Feel Me,” “Sensation” and “Pinball Wizard.”
The Goodman Theatre
June 13 - July 30, 2023
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Letters to the President
LETTERS TO THE PRESIDENT
a new, multi-composer song cycle
FEATURED IN
GOODSPEED’S 2024 FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
Conceived by Michael Bello and Jessica Kahkoska
Directed by Michael Bello
Dramaturgy/Letter Curation by Jessica Kahkoska
Music Direction by Patrick Sulken
Featuring Songs by Ari Afsar & Candace Quarrels, Preston Max Allen, Simone Allen, Dawn Avery, Nick Blaemire, Emily Gardner Xu Hall, Elliah Heifetz, Anna K. Jacobs, Madeline Myers, Naomi Matlow & Teresa Lotz, Ronvé O’Daniel & Jevares Myrick, Rona Siddiqui, Mark Sonnenblick, Will Van Dyke & Jeff Talbot, Ben Wexler, and Zack Zade
Saturday, January 13 at 7:30pm
After serving as the Associate Director on SUMMER's premiere production at the La Jolla Playhouse, the Broadway production at the Lunt Fontanne, and the show’s 1st national tour Michael is thrilled to continue with the show for it’s debut aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s brand new ship The Prima. Directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, SUMMER is a high octane journey through Donna Summer's life, legacy, and enduring musical hits.
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THE STORY OF FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS
Michael is thrilled to continue his collaboration with two time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff as the Associate Director for JERSEY BOYS worldwide. This fall he oversaw the mounting of the UK tour, now traveling across the UK and Ireland through 2023. He then returned to the US to supervise the re-opening of both the New York production, currently running off-Broadway at New World Stages, and the US tour, coming soon to a city near you.
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ThreeTimesFast
a new musical
industry readings on February 3rd and 4th, 2020
WRITTEN BY Naomi Matlow & Teresa Lotz
DIRECTED BY Michael Bello
MUSIC DIRECTION BY Elizabeth Doran
DRAMATURGY BY Jessica Kahkoska
FEATURING Leana Rae Concepcion, Ashley Pérez Flanagan (Freestyle Love Supreme, Great Comet), Adam Halpin (Dogfight, Come From Away), Victoria Huston-Elem, Emma Lord, Sydney Parra, and Nathan Salstone (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child)
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After serving as the Associate Director on SUMMER's premiere production at the La Jolla Playhouse and the Broadway production at the Lunt Fontanne, Michael is thrilled to continue with the show on it’s national tour. Directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff, SUMMER is a high octane journey through Donna Summer's life, legacy, and enduring musical hits.
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SHOOTING STAR: A Revealing New Musical
a world premiere production
May 25, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Hudson Backstage Theatre, Los Angeles
Story and Book by Florian Klein
Music and Lyrics by Thomas Zaufke & Erik Ransom
Directed by Michael Bello
Music Direction by Gregory Nabours
Choreography by Jim Cooney
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WE ARE THE TIGERS
Theatre 80
80 St. Marks Place
PRE-ORDER THE CAST ALBUM NOW
to be released April 26th on Broadway Records
Written by Preston Max Allen
Music Supervision by Patrick Sulken
Choreography by Katherine Roarty
Directed by Michael Bello
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“…the off-beat, quirky must-see Off-Broadway event of the winter.” - BroadwayWorld
“We Are The Tigers sparkles and shines.” - The Broadway Blog
“Director Michael Bello’s energetic staging injects scope, momentum and visual flourishes.” - Theater Scene
“The talented cast, energetically directed by Michael Bello, sings well under the musical supervision of Patrick Sulken, and moves with enthusiasm to the bouncy choreography of Katherine Roarty.” - Theater Life
Between the Sea and Sky
New York Musical Festival
The Acorn Theatre at TheatreRow
410 W. 42nd St.
Written by Luke Byrne
Music Direction by Elizabeth Doran
Choreography by Jim Cooney
Directed by Michael Bello
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