Theatre Achievement Award from the New Bedford Festival Theatre

At New Bedford Festival Theatre's January 9th Make A Wish Gala Michael received a Theatre Achievement award from producer Armand Marchand.

"for the vision he brings to his extraordinary direction and choreography of award winning musicals for the last 10 years"

Other recipients were Dr. Divina Grossman, Samantha Johnson, and Juan Rodriguez.

Michael's recent production of Mary Poppins received the Moss Hart Memorial Award for best professional production in New England for 2015.  He has been resident director of the theatre for 10 years.