Friday, August 8, 2008

Michael James Scott in concert




The Liberace Museum is proud to present Michael James Scott of the Jersey Boys cast in his show "... In Progress, " a musical journey guided through Gospel, Soul, and Contemporary Music Theatre revealing the search for one's happiness, self, love, and the purpose and joy of life.

Alongside Michael will be his musical director, also the musical director of Jersey Boys and founder of the beloved Composer's Showcase, Keith Thompson

Sunday, August 17 at 2:00pm

The Liberace Cabaret Showroom
1775 East Tropicana (at Spencer)


Michael James Scott is currently featured in the Las Vegas company of Jersey Boys. On Broadway, he's appeared in Mamma Mia, All Shook Up, The Pirate Queen, and Disney's Tarzan. Off-Broadway he was featured in Here's To Joe opposite Donna McKechnie and he was part of the concert cast of Jerry Springer: The Opera at Carnegie Hall this past winter. He had the esteemed pleasure of being the standby for Mr. Ben Vereen on the international tour of Fosse, and was fortunate enough to eventually take over the role. He's sung for the past two years with the critically acclaimed singing group "The Broadway Boys," having done concerts and benefits all over the east coast including the famous Birdland Jazz Space in New York City. Regionally, he's been seen in Aida, Ragtime, South Pacific, and Cinderella to name a few.

His dance background extends back to the Broadway Theatre Project in Tampa, Florida where he studied with the legendary Gwen Verdon, Ben Vereen, Gregory Hines, and Ann Reinking, who he also assisted. He's taught numerous master classes around the country for dance and loves to teach young artists who have the dream of being in show business. He's a graduate of The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University. He's appeared in numerous national commercials and is a proud member of the Actor's Equity Association. 

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