The Murder Plot That Changed a Nation

16/17

FEBRUARY 2024

Staged Workshop

INFAMOUS THE MUSICAL.
why tell this Story?

Is an original work by playwright David Owen Michaels.

is a story that needs to be told today. It allows the audience to live this history by transporting them into that charged and divided time. The show takes one of the most tragic moments of our country’s history and shows what can happen when radicalization leads to violent ends. Infamous is also an allegory for our modern time that echos Lincoln’s call for freedom amidst this presently divided nation and world. This show asks you to look inside yourself and examine your own conceptions of freedom and how that freedom translates into being an American.

INFAMOUS QUOTES

"David Owen Michaels' musical "Infamous" has left a profound impact on me. The power of the music touched me deeply, but what sets this production apart is the elegance with which historical content is treated. It is a work that will become a reference point for years to come. David can be proud of his courage and commitment to creating such a thought-provoking piece."

Alberto ArveloAcclaimed Film Director

"David is one of the most passionate theater makers I’ve ever worked with. He is talented and driven, two qualities that usually guarantee success.”

Ken DavenportTwo time Tony Award winning Producer

"Epic songs are complemented by gorgeously composed ballads" "Don`t be surprised to see the mention of this brand-new Broadway show coming out of Cleveland in Playbill.com

Bob AbelmanTheater Critic, The News-Herald

“Infamous the Musical”
is a full-length edge of your seat thriller that recounts the events leading toward Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and the subsequent manhunt that gripped the nation during the days that followed. These historical anecdotes are interwoven in the framework of the musical in beautifully crafted melodies, epic songs and strong dynamic dialogue. While we have all studied this event in school, rarely do we get an opportunity to uncover the underpinnings and motivations that were set in motion to create this horrible tragedy.

Infamous Short Sizzle

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Staged Concert

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Interview with Jenna Jordan

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David Owen Michaels is a Cleveland born Playwright, Musician and Teacher. David received his education in Musical Theater from Ohio Northern University under Directors Nils Riess, Katriona McPhee and Robert Behrens from 2003-2005.

David went on to earn an additional B.A. in Music Education from Cleveland State University in 2013. David is currently the Director of Choir and Orchestra at St. Edward High School, where he also serves as the school’s Artistic Director for their theatrical shows.

David has Directed such shows as Grease, All Shook Up, The Jungle Book and Aladdin Jr. He has also served as the Musical Director for several local shows including most recently, Newsies, Putnam County Spelling Bee, and John and Jen.

In addition to being a prominent member of the Cleveland Theater Community, David currently attends Southern Utah University where he is earning his Master’s Degree in Music Technology.

David is also a member of Ken Davenport’s NextStage program and a member of the Off Broadway Alliance. David lives in Fairview Park, Ohio with his daughter, Madeline. David can be found playing solo piano at Guarino’s Italian Restaurant in Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood Thursday through Sunday nights.