Copyright 2006-9. Mike Mitchell, Jr.
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DECEMBER 26, 2009
Mike leaves for Tokyo, Japan on a 3 month contract with Tokyo Disney.

NOVEMBER 9, 2009
Mike accepts offer from Tokyo Disney.  He will be the Lead Singer in their show, "Power of Music" on a 3-month contract in Tokyo, Japan.  Dec27-Mar22/2010

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
The album, Around The Corner--12 Original Songs, Written, Produced & Performed by Mike, is released today on iTUNES and Amazon.com.  Single tracks (.99) /Album ($8.99)

JULY 30, 2009

Mike records voice-over for Goldman Sachs Investment Bank.

JULY 19, 2009
Mike wraps production on
the boys who brunch and is now in post-production.

JULY 16, 2009
Mike begins shooting the TV pilot,
the boys who brunch.

JUNE 6, 2009
Mike begins freelancing with Access Talent: Voice Over Agency!

JUNE 5, 2009
Mike returns to NYC after last performance of
Junie B. Jones.

JANUARY 2, 2009
Mike begins rehearsals at Chelsea Studios for the spring tour of
Junie B. Jones.  The tour will go as far as California until June 2009.

DECEMBER 29, 2008
Mike films a scene for the children's DVD "Where's the Piggy Bank?" at New York Network's studio in Albany, NY.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
Mike is offered a part in New York Network's children's video "Where's the Piggy Bank?" It will be filmed in front of a green screen at their studio in Albany.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2008
Mike is "Rev. Williams" in the staged reading of the developing new musical,
Joshua: The Musical at a theatre in Sussex, NJ.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2008
Mike is "Rev. Williams" in the staged reading of the developing new musical,
Joshua: The Musical at Theatre 315 in NYC.

AUGUST 22, 2008
Mike signs with Bloc NYC Talent Agency! He will be represented by Jim Daly.

JULY 23, 2008
Mike films a scene in the Law & Order: Criminal Intent episode, Last Rites. Air date: 8/17

JUNE 9, 2008
Mike Mitchell, Jr. and Noah DeBiase from the NYC Off-Broadway run of
Chuckleball, joined by actor/co-creator Ian Nemzer, performed a few numbers from the show for Yogi Berra, Rudy Giuliani, and more, at the annual Yogi Berra Museum Golf dinner!

JUNE 5, 2008
Mike lands a callback with Tara Rubin Casting for
Mamma Mia! on Broadway!

MAY 2, 2008
Mike's last performance in the national tour of
Freedom Train.

JANUARY-MAY 2008
Mike is touring the US as David in Theatreworks/USA's
Freedom Train.

DECEMBER 2007
Check out www.imagingoncall.net to see pics from a recent photo shoot for the radiology company's new website!

NOVEMBER 20, 2007
Mike & the cast of
Chuckleball perform the National Anthem for the Knicks game at Madison Square Garden for over 30,000 people!

NOVEMBER 18, 2007
Mike & the cast of
Chuckleball perform the National Anthem for over 70,000 people at the Jets Game!

NOVEMBER 2, 2007
Chuckleball opens Off-Broadway!
Sports press, Newsday, and famous radio sex therapist, Dr. Judy, and more were in attendance! Now playing at the Snapple Theater Center studio space on 50th & Broadway! Tickets are $45. Visit www.chuckleball.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2007
Mike joins Actors' Equity effective January 2008!

SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
Mike films a scene in the episode, A Wedding & a Funeral, in CSI: NY.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2007
Mike declines the role of C.C. White in the Palace Theatre's production of
Dreamgirls due to conflicts with his previous commitment with Chuckleball.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!
Mike has been cast in JG Theatrical's Off-Broadway,
Chuckleball.
Chuckleball is the sports comedy and parody musical revue in the style of the long running Forbidden Broadway and The Capitol Steps.  Enjoyed by Sports and theater fans, the show lampoons and celebrates the craziness of sports news.  Chuckleball is a packed performance of impressions and parody songs mocking everything from national sports headlines to regional articles about baseball, football, basketball, hockey, professional wrestling and more!  Chuckleball has been playing dates all over the country and will be reopening Off-Broadway in October at the Snapple Theatre on 50th & Broadway!  The Snapple Theatre is currently home to the long-running Off-Broadway musical The Fantasticks! www.chuckleball.com or www.ticketmaster.com for tickets.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2007
Take Me America takes home 3 awards at the MITF Best of Fest Awards!!!
*Outstanding Overall Production of a New Musical
*Outstanding Overall Actress in a Musical:  Jan Leslie Harding (Martha Louise)
*Outstanding Overall Actor in a Musical: Eric Chan (Huang)
Also nominated were: Outstanding Music & Lyrics: Bill Nabel & Bob Christianson
Outstanding Overall Actress in a Musical : Ana Maria Andricain (Gladys)

AUGUST 15, 2007
Mike has a photo shoot in Poughkeepsie, NY for ImagingOnCall.net

AUGUST 6, 2007
Mike is the new host of the Virgin Life Care's HealthMiles video blog, an online video blog from the health division of the Virgin Company. Members can log onto www.virginlifecare.com to watch tips on how to live a healthier life!
UPDATE: You can now view these videos on the media page!

JULY 6, 2007
Mike has been cast as Kodi in BiPolar Productions' new musical,
Idol: The Musical.
A comedic look at 8 misfit kids in Ohio who are obsessed with the show and Clay Aiken. Visit www.idolthemusical.com for more info.  Or www.myspace.com/idolmusical. The show opens August 2nd and plays Wed-Sun at 8:15p, with matinées at 3:15p on Wed, Sat, and Sundays at the 45th Street Theatre!
UPDATE: Mike leaves the cast of
Idol: The Musical before it opens for undisclosed reasons.

JUNE 15, 2007
Mike cast as Jean Petain in Bill Nabel's new musical,
Take Me America, part of the Midtown International Theatre Festival.  The musical is based on the documentary "Well Founded Fear" and opens July 16th.  For more info, visit www.TakeMeAmerica.com

MAY 28, 2007
Mike joins the cast of Vital Theatre's Off-Off-Broadway musical,
Pinkalicious, playing at the Soho Playhouse! He will be playing the role of Mr. Pinkerton.  His first show is June 16th. For more info, visit www.vitaltheatre.org

APRIL 2007
Mike is cast as the Host for Delmar Learning's Masonry series. (NY Network). He leaves 6/3 for Stanton, VA where he'll shoot the 4-part, "how-to" series for a week.  He will then go to NY Network's studio in Albany to record the voice-over for the project!

FEBRUARY 2007
Mike is cast as the Tin Man in AFT's
Wizard of Oz. The national tour will leave from Philadelphia, PA on March 7, 2007, and run for 3 months.

JANUARY 27, 2007
S A R A H   J E S S I C A   P A R K E R  !
Sarah Jessica Parker brings her son, James Wilke Broderick to see
Three Little Pigs today!!! She stayed after to chat with the cast and express her appreciation. She said "It was wonderful!" Talk about surreal!!! I have watched this woman in EVERY episode of Sex and the City and she came and WATCHED ME!  PS, she smelt amazing!

DECEMBER 2006
Mike is cast as Patterson Pig in the Off-Off-Broadway musical,
Three Little Pigs! Rehearsals begin Monday, December 4, and the show is set open for a limited engagement on January 6, 2007. Tickets are available now at www.theatremania.com
Type "Three Little Pigs" in the search field to be directed to the show's page.

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2006
Mike is currently in "The Smooth Spot" recording studio in NYC recording some of his original songs for his latest demo CD.  Songs will be available for preview at www.myspace.com/mikemitchellmusic

NOVEMBER 2006
Mike has been cast in Dominique DeLeon's short film, "Blowpop."  It is currently in production in NYC.

OCTOBER 17, 2006
Mike performs in the final taped reading of Benjamin Strouse's
Whatever Man at the Manhattan Theatre Club.  In attendance was the writer/director's father, Charles Strouse, most famous for Annie!

SEPTEMBER 21, 2006
Mike is cast as "Ice Man" in the new musical workshop of
Whatever Man.  Rehearsals begin next week.  The musical is written & directed by Benjamin Strouse (son of Charles Strouse of Annie fame)

APRIL 9, 2006
Mike has last performance in the musical
No Greater Love. Thank you to all who came to support the show!

FEBRUARY-MARCH 2006
Mike is currently on tour with the cast of
No Greater Love! Email info@mikemitchelljr.com for venue details.

FEBRUARY 11, 2006
Mike performs live at DILLON'S @ 8:30pm.  54th St. Between Broadway & 8th Aves.
Tickets are $15 www.dillonslounge.com

JANUARY 26, 2006
Mike lands the role of Judas in the touring musical,
No Greater Love.  Rehearsals begin Friday, 2/3, and the show is set to open on March 5th.  Also cast are Brad Thomason www.bradthomason.com, Lee Cavellier www.leecavellier.com, and Laura Cable www.lauracable.com.

JANUARY 25, 2006
Mike performs live, 8 original songs, at CRASH MANSION @ 8:00pm!
$8 cover. 199 Bowery & Spring Streets. www.crashmansion.com