Michael McCarthy
Friday Night Is Music Night
"In a special Friday Night Is Music Night, live from the Regent Theatre in Ipswich, Sarah Brightman presents a programme celebrating two of the greatest names in contemporary musical theatre, who remarkably share the same birthday on 22 March - Andrew Lloyd-Weber & Stephen Sondheim.
The BBC Concert Orchestra, under conductor Richard Balcombe, plus musical theatre stars Maria Friedman, Michael McCarthy, Annalene Beechey and Matt Rawle, supported by Capital Voices, perform extracts from Phantom of the Opera, A Little Night Music, Jesus Christ Superstar, West Side Story, Evita, Sweeney Todd, Sunset Boulevard, Follies and many more."
DRACULA
Starring Michael McCarthy
A new musical of Bram Stoker's classic gothic novel, 'Dracula', has been created by two British writers, Gareth Evans (Book & Lyrics) and Christopher J. Orton (composer) and is orchestrated by the noted UK composer, producer and arranger, Ian Lynn.
The album includes 16 fully orchestrated tracks from the score and is a rare treat for musical theatre fans.
"When you've got one hell of a vocalist like Les Miserables' stalwart Michael McCarthy hitting all the right notes in the title role, something really does begin to quiver on the side of the neck.", Whatsonstage magazine
for more info click on: www.dracula-uk.com
Music Video released
“Within My World” from Dracula the Musical
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“Within My World” from Dracula the Musical
(click here to see Dracula mixed with the Phantom of the Opera. Please note this link is not affiliated with Sang de Vie)
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GUYS AND DOLLS
January, 2008
Michael McCarthy performed the leading role of Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls with the Key West Pops Orchestra conducted by Vincent Zito. The show also starred Broadway’s own Joaquin Romaguera.
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RECORDINGS
Michael McCarthy CDs Dracula CD
Dracula Music Video
DVD with Lesley Garrett
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PRODUCTIONS
Sweeney Todd
Guys and Dolls
Chess
Les Miserables
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CONCERTS
BBC Concert Orchestra (BBC Radio 2)
RTE Concert Orchestra
Stockholm Sinfonietta
Jersey Symphony Orchestra
Key West Pops Orchestra
New CD Recording and Music Video
SWEENEY TODD
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Michael McCarthy played the role of Sweeney Todd in the West End International production of Sweeney Todd at the Gothenburg Opera House. The role of Mrs. Lovett was played by Rosie Ashe.
“The multiple prize winning musical Sweeney Todd has been one of Stephen Sondheim’s most successful works since it made its Broadway debut in 1979. Audiences across the world remain captivated by the morbid story of the barber Sweeney Todd, who cuts the throats of his customers then lets his companion Mrs Lovett bake them in her meat pies – which, incidentally, prove to be a big hit with her customers! The grotesquely comical events are carried by some of Sondheim’s most fantastic music including songs such as “The worst pies of London” and “Not while I’m around”.
“We are proud to present a semi-staged performance in English with artists directly from the West End. The director, Staffan Aspegren, has a special affinity for Sondheim’s work and is a well known figure to the audience after directing several operas and musicals for The Göteborg Opera.”
Michael performed with the RTE Concert Orchestra in:
The Ultimate Tribute to Rogers & Hammerstein
Gareth Hudson conducted a tribute to one of the greatest creative partnerships with favourite songs from The Sound of Music, The King and I, South Pacific, Oklahoma!, Carousel and other classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals.
Other vocalists were Janet Mooney and Mary Carewe.
National Concert Hall, Dublin
Institute of Technology, Athlone
University Concert Hall, Limerick
West Connemara Sports & Leisure Centre, Clifden
RTE Concert Orchestra
Odense, Sweden
Stockholm Sinfonietta
CHESS -- The Musical
Michael played the role of Molokov in the International Touring presentation of CHESS - The Musical. Produced in Oslo, Norway, by Schinrud Productions (Norway) and Good News Productions (Switzerland).
Björn Ulvaeus, Tim Rice and Benny Andersson, the creators of Chess
DVD released featuring Michael McCarthy as guest performer:
Lesley Garrett: Music From The Movies
Filmed in the outdoor grounds of Temple Newsam House with the Orchestra of Opera North conducted by Philip Ellis to an audience of over 45,000. The DVD is the the same as the BBC 2 broadcast on Christmas Day.
As well as Lesley Garrett, the concert features contributions from Ruthie Henshall and Michael McCarthy.
Tracklist as follows:
1. Where Do I Begin (Love Story) - Lesley Garrett
2. Over The Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz) - Lesley Garrett
3. Puttin's On The Ritz (Puttin' On The Ritz) -Lesley & Michael
4. The Man That Got Away (A Star Is Born) - Ruthie Henshall
5. New York, New York (New York, New York) - Michael McCarthy
6. Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes)- Lesley
7. Moon River (Breakfast At Tiffany's) - Lesley Garrett
8. Mein Herr (Cabaret) - Ruthie Henshall
9. Cabaret (Cabaret) - Lesley, Ruthie & Michael
10. The Summer Knows (Summer Of '42) - Lesley & Michael
11. The Impossible Dream (Man of La Mancha) - Lesley Garrett
12. All That Jazz (Chicago) - Ruthie Henshall
13. He Was Beautiful (The Deer Hunter) - Lesley Garrett
14. Nature Boy (Moulin Rouge) - Michael McCarthy
15. Come What May (Moulin Rouge) - Lesley & Michael McCarthy
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2010
Summer Concert: American Classics
Michael performed with the Jersey Symphony Orchestra at Gloucester Hall, Fort Regent, Jersey. For the special evening, 106 musicians played in the Jersey Syphony Orchestra!
Recordings:
Living For The Moment is Michael's second CD with titles from songwriters ranging from Billie Holiday to Peter Allen to Eric Clapton. His previous recording is entitled Broadway. Both are available by clicking the order link below.
ABBA's I Have a Dream is a very special track on Living For the Moment dedicated to Christina Noble and her Foundation for giving children around the world the right to have dreams. Michael is delighted to have this opportunity to bring a bit more awareness to her foundation devoted to helping underprivileged children live their lives with love and dignity.
Please see her web site: www.cncf.org for the latest events, general information on the foundation, how you can help or purchase her books from Amazon.co.uk from the links below:
to order your copy through Amazon click: Bridge Across My Sorrows Mama Tina: The Inspiring Sequel to...
Michael's Broadway and Living for the Moment CDs are
available online at London's Dress Circle.
