Artist:Michael C. Hall
Song:Lazarus
Album:Lazarus: Original Broadway Cast
Most fans should be familiar with actor Michael C. Hall from the Showtime series Dexter and the HBO series Six Feet Under. But he also leads the band Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum. And he appears in Broadway musicals. The 2015 show Lazarus was one of David Bowie's final projects. He was born Feb. 1, 1971 in Raleigh, NC. His father died when he was 11. Hall performed in musicals in high school. He graduated from New York University in 1996. Hall's first big role was as the Emcee in a 1999 revival of Cabaret. Director Sam Mendes recommended him when Alan Ball was casting Six Feet Under. Of course that show was very successful. Hall was Emmy nominated. After that show ended, Hall was cast in Dexter which was even more successful. It ran from 2006-13. He also stars in the sequel series Dexter: New Blood. Hall has done other TV shows and movies. But he returned to Broadway in the 2015 show Lazarus. Hall played the lead character of alcoholic alien Thomas Jerome Newton who is trying to return to his home planet. The show was written by Enda Walsh featuring David Bowie classics. Lazarus was a new song. Unlike most jukebox musicals, Lazarus has a story. The show did well in a limited Broadway run. Hall also appeared in the London cast. The Broadway cast album is available as a budget CD. Hall currently starring in the Showtime series Dexter: New Blood. Here's Michael C. Hall performing Lazarus at The Arts Club in New York City.
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