michaeljamesbyrne
PRESS
Below are some reviews of Michael's work.
ALL SHOOK UP.
"Heading the strong cast is Michael James Byrne as Chad, the motorcycle-riding roustabout. This young man is destined to be a star, and he proves it with amazing gusto, verve, and a bold vitality that is fascinating to watch."
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Larry Steckling, San Diego Reader
"The lead, Chad, was played by Michael James Byrne, and he had the hip-swiveling, pelvic gyrating of Elvis “spot on...This, along with a great voice and comic flair, made his performance memorable."
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TR Robertson, The Vista Press
"The opening is a super high-octane rendition of “Jailhouse Rock,” it’s a perfect showcase for the exceptional voice, moves and gyrating pelvis of Michael James Byrne as Chad"
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Pat Launer, Times of San Diego
"The Elvis figure is Chad (Michael James Byrne), a black leather jacket-clad biker (with guitar)...The girls, of course, fall for the new guy because he’s cute and boy, can he sing!"
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Jean Lowerison, San Diego Gay Lesbian News
CABARET.
"Every so often a performance comes along that is so shatteringly brilliant that nearly everything else in the show recedes into the background.
Such was Michael Byrne’s stunning characterization as the Emcee."
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Cary Ginell, Camarillo Acorn
MISS SAIGON.
"Chris is played by Michael Byrne, who never fails to astound with his extraordinary talent and acting ability. Byrne provides a shimmering, heroic tenor and an emotion-racked performance as the soldier who gets caught between two worlds and two passions."
Cary Ginell, Camarillo Acorn
"Byrne has a sharp and clear tenor voice that makes every word stand out, and acting skills to make the heartbreaking plot viable."
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Rita Moran, VC Star
FLOYD COLLINS.
"...three newspaper hacks suddenly perform in tight harmony as a vaudeville act. One actor, Michael Byrne, plays multiple roles and keeps appearing in new costumes (by Kara McLeod) at a speed that defies explanation."
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Margaret Gray, LA Times
"Last but most definitely not least are the terrific trio of Byrne, Haller, and Spound, whose talent (and quick-change artistry) are revealed in their multi-character, multi-costumed tracks, standout three-part Andrews Brothers harmonies and fancy-footwork spotlighted in the show-stopping Act Two opener, “Is That Remarkable?”.
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Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA
"As to this production, the ensemble are astounding...Matt Magnusson, Michael Haller, Zach Spound and Michael Byrne are all terrific under Israel's meticulous direction."
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Don Grigware, BroadwayWorld
SOUTH PACIFIC.
"Looking every bit the young Navy officer, Michael Byrne’s Lt. Joe Cable not only hits gorgeous high notes in “Younger Than Springtime,” he acts the part with heart-breaking depth, expressing the Lieutenant’s frustration with his own inability to rid himself of the prejudice that Cable sings about so powerfully in “You’ve Got To Be Taught.”
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Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC.
"In a cast sturdily played and sung by Michael Byrne, as the aged and romance-confused Frid."
Josef Woodard, News-Press
"The players are a compatible blend of noted theatrical names - Piper Laurie, Stephanie Zimbalist, and Patrick Cassidy - and relative newcomers, including Michael Byrne as factotum Frid who sings exceptionally well and delivers the biting wit of Sondheims lyrics with aplomb."
Rita Moran, VC Star
42nd ST.
"Michael J. Byrne’s ability to never miss a step or a note as the young Billy Lawlor."
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Dean Poling, Valdosta Daily Times
KISS ME KATE.
"Charismatic up-and-comers John Paul Batista (Riley/Hortensio) and Michael Byrne (Flynt/Gremio) join Reardon and Buhr for “Tom, Dick, And Harry,” a dance sequence which showcases all four’s considerable élan."
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Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA
"Other familiar local faces are sprinkled among the ensemble, but especially noteworthy are Michael Byrne as an aerodynamic Gremio"
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Cary Ginell, VC OnStage