Michael Verre - AEA
Actor/Singer/Tap Dancer
Musician
Writer
Teacher/Choreographer
"A New Song and Dance"
is a musical with Book, Music, and Lyrics by Michael Verre
About "A New Song and Dance"
Set in present day, “A New Song and Dance” is “Singin’ in the Rain” meets “Once” with the humor of your favorite NYC sit-com. The original score combines songs that sound straight out of a classic Fred Astaire film with contemporary pop and folk songs that would be right at home on today's radio. And, of course, lots of tap dancing.
Production History
June 2022: “A New Song and Dance” was presented as a part of the New York Theatre Festival Summerfest. The cast of 6 included myself, Danny Gardner (who also choreographed) and Austen Danielle Bohmer with direction by Igor Goldin and music direction by Jason Wetzel. The show was nominated for “Best Overall Production,” “Best Score” and “Best Actor.”
June 2024: A short film version of the climactic song and dance, “Want It Again,” was a finalist at the Astoria Film Festival and select songs were included in “New Voices Night” at Green Room 42. A studio recording of the music was recently released on Spotify.
January 2025: A staged workshop of "A New Song and Dance" was presented at Redhouse Arts Center in Syracuse, New York.