The Last Five Years

Penfold Theatre's remount of The Last Five Years tracks a failed romance with intimacy and polish

"...2009. The director and musical director of that production, Michael McKelvey, stages this remount at the Trinity Street Theatre,..."

April 3, 2015 Arts Review by Elissa Russell

Keeping Score

With a bumper crop of musicals onstage in August, musical directors give some notes on what they do

"...is iconic, and it starts with the songs," asserts Michael McKelvey, vocal director of the Summer Stock Austin production...."

Aug. 1, 2014 Arts Feature by Adam Roberts

Silence! The Musical

The musical send-up of 'The Silence of the Lambs' delivers two hours of nearly nonstop laughter

"...York Fringe Festival in 2005, and to Doctuh Mistuh's Michael McKelvey, who apparently stopped at nothing to obtain the..."

July 4, 2014 Arts Review by Stacy Alexander Smith

Chess

'Chess' is a mess, as musicals go, but this local staging achieves some success with it

"...That's the mess that is the plot, which director Michael McKelvey wisely mitigates by focusing instead on staging the..."

July 20, 2012 Arts Feature by Dan Solomon

A Year With Frog and Toad

Arnold Lobel's amphibian friends are brought to life with verve and heart

"...tell a different story, and the way that director Michael McKelvey and his engaging young cast have realized them..."

July 29, 2011 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Footloose

A joyful cast reminds us once again that sometimes you just gotta dance

"...Fortunately, director Michael McKelvey has gathered a decent cast with strong leads...."

July 22, 2011 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

I Love You Because

This funny, naughty musical is the perfect show for a Sunday afternoon

"...and directed by one of Austin's masters of musicals, Michael McKelvey, in one of the last shows he'll direct..."

June 24, 2011 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Spotlight on Opera

In this training program, divas make room for regular folks to belt arias

"...asked to start the program by Music Department head Michael McKelvey in 2007. In just four years, Spotlight on..."

Aug. 13, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Dream

This rock & roll take on the Bard aims for spectacle more than meaning or heart

"...the music, co-composed by Cesar Osorio and the ubiquitous Michael McKelvey. The music is good, fun, and well-performed –..."

May 14, 2010 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

City of Angels

"...to tip your fedora to director and music director Michael McKelvey, who oversees the proceedings here from a second-story..."

April 16, 2010 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Culture Flash!

Free tips on auditioning for musicals, and animals are artists, too

"...McCallum High School, 5600 Sunshine. Stage and music director Michael McKelvey and other local theatre pros will discuss the..."

Feb. 19, 2010 Arts Column by Robert Faires

John & Jen

Penfold Theatre once again mounts a chamber musical that's heartfelt and true

"...the music, which is full of discordant melodies. Director Michael McKelvey has overseen a wonderful production of this chamber..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

Stephen Sondheim

Three musical directing pros appraise the artistry of this master of the musical

"...Michael McKelvey (Sweeney Todd, '09; A Funny Thing Happened on..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Evil Dead: The Musical

If dancing zombies and blood by the gallon appeal to you, this may be your dream musical

"...they were saying. Fortunately, someone (my bet is director Michael McKelvey) managed to solve the sound problems by the..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

The Pajama Game

St. Ed's gives this Fifties musical an energetic revival – in Act I, at least

"...Ed's has been recruiting musical comedy talent or director Michael McKelvey and choreographers Danny Herman and Rocker Verastique know..."

April 24, 2009 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

The Last Five Years

Jason Robert Brown's musical anatomy of a relationship gets a tender, wistful staging

"...through your chest, tribute to director and music director Michael McKelvey, who has crafted a tender, wistful anatomy of..."

Jan. 9, 2009 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Macbeth

Austin Shakespeare's staging is strong but at times is lost in its own sound and fury

"...that is cringe-worthy for all the wrong reasons. Similarly, Michael McKelvey's original score doesn't quite snap into place due..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

On the Town

High spirits, drive, and lively interplay make this musical comedy a peppy peach of a show, a real swell treat

"...perhaps the finest of many fine moments musical-directed by Michael McKelvey – the thought comes that these young performers..."

April 18, 2008 Arts Review by Robert Faires

2007 B. Iden Payne Awards: Prize night

Running down the winners at this year's awards from the Austin Circle of Theaters

"...Michael McKelvey, Assassins..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Thoroughly Modern Millie

The young musical thespians of Summerstock Austin's Thoroughly Modern Millie are determined to entertain you, and they succeed impeccably

"...and tear through one Busby Berkeley-style number after another. Michael McKelvey, the musical director, keeps things snappy, giving full..."

July 27, 2007 Arts Review by Iris Brooks

The Threepenny Opera

The Threepenny Opera, the deliciously caustic musical by Brecht and Weill, has been reinterpreted by Austin Playhouse, with unfortunate results, as a kind of broad slapstick

"...of the time her Polly is fairly shrill, and Michael McKelvey gives us a Macheath woefully bereft of the..."

June 29, 2007 Arts Review by Iris Brooks

Big River

TexARTS' Big River, its first foray into full-scale musical production, was more than impressive; it was energetic, entertaining, and joyous

"...all led with spirit and expertise by musical director Michael McKelvey. Most impressive of all were the duets between..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

With 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,' directors Ginger Morris and Robin Lewis and a wealth of local musical talent have created something truly special: the best Zilker Summer Musical in the past 10 years

"...listen to, especially given the expert accompaniment provided by Michael McKelvey's well-coached orchestra. It also isn't necessarily because of..."

July 14, 2006 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

There ain't nothin' like a ho'-down, and Austin Playhouse's production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas draws the audience to her big friendly bosom

"...all-male number in "The Aggies Song." Under musical director Michael McKelvey's wing, the young cast of cowboys and working..."

June 23, 2006 Arts Review by Patti Hadad

Crazy For You

With Crazy for You, Zilker Theatre Productions brings the grand songs of George and Ira Gershwin back to the park for the first time in 43 years, and the occasion seems to have inspired the artists involved to an infectious jubilation.

"...The 13-piece orchestra, under the baton of musical director Michael McKelvey, produces the lively sound of a big band;..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Review: Doctuh Mistuh’s Lizzie: The Musical

America’s most infamous axe murderer gets a riot grrrl makeover

"...Colo. – the latter being local for DM founder Michael McKelvey, who is currently an assistant professor of musical..."

July 18, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

2008 B. Iden Payne Awards

Big love for UT in this year's nominations for the annual ACoT theatre honors

"...a musical, Scott Schroeder's direction, Judy Thompson-Price's choreography, and Michael McKelvey's musical direction), and Mary Moody Northen Theatre's Full..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cream of the Crop

Nominations for the 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...affiliation of arts writers, consisting of the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Jamie Smith Cantara (theatre/music), Clare Croft (dance),..."

May 19, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...were assembled by the following writers: the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Clare Croft (dance), Randy Harriman (music), Erin..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2003-2004

The full list of nominations for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...affiliation of arts writers, consisting of the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Jamie Smith Cantara (theatre), Randy Harriman (music),..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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