The Theater at Madison Square Garden
May 7-June 8, 1997

Background Music: Herbert Strothart
Director and Adaptation: Robert Johanson
Choreographer: James Rocco




Michael portrayed 'The Tin Man' & 'Hickory'


Bio:
Michael Gruber (Tinman/Hickory) At the end of the yellow brick road, Michael Gruber will return to his role as 'Munkustrap' in the Broadway production of Cats. Other Broadway credits include 'Mike Costa' in the final company of A Chorus LIne and the original companies of Miss Saigon and My Favorite Year. Regionally, he has starred as 'Don Lockwood' in Singin' in the Rain (Papermill Playhouse), 'Jud Fry' in Oklahoma!, directed by Vivian Matelon (Arizona Theater Co.), 'Whizzer' in Falsettos (Alliance Theater of Atlanta), and 'Bill Calhoun' in Kiss Me, Kate (Goodspeed). Cast recordings include 'Billy' in 42nd Street, 'Tom' in Good News! and 'Don' in Singin' in the Rain, all recorded at Abbey Road Studio in London with the National Symphony Orchestra, produced by John Yap.



Photos of the cast taking their bows

Photos from the program

Photos from the tour program. Photos from this production were used in the tour program.

Screen captures from the video "Oz, An American Fairyland".--There is no action footage of Michael in this video; it shows 3 publicity photos from this production. If you are a fan of The Wizard of Oz, this video is a very comprehensive look at the history of the story. You can order it through Sirocco Productions.


Musical Numbers

Playbill cover

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Cast announcement from Playbill

Article from Cincinnati Enquirer

Schedule extension announcement from Playbill

Review from The New York Daily News

Review from The New York Post



Review from USA Today

Review from Backstage Magazine

Schedule extension excerpts from The New York Times

Review excerpts from New York Theater


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