Other works

(March 2002) "First Lady Suite," musical; written by Michael John LaChiusa; produced at Second Stage, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.

(October 28, 1999 - January 9, 2000) "Marie Christine," original dramatic musical; lyrics, book, and music by Michael John LaChiusa; music orchestrated by Jonathan Tunick; musical direction by David Evans; directed and choreographed by Graciela Daniele; with a huge cast; on Broadway at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA (81 total performances, including 39 previews beginning October 28, 1999).

(2005) His musical, "Hello Again", was performed at the Apple Tree Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Randy Duncan (choreographer) and Doug Peck (musical director) in the crew.

(2012-2013 Season) Ryunnosuke Akutagawa and his musical, "See What I Wanna See," was performed at the Bailliwick Chicago Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Danni Smith in the cast.

(February 13, 2003 - March 9, 2003) "Little Fish," original musical; music, lyrics, and book by Michael John LaChiusa; suggested by the stories of Deborah Eisenberg; directed and choreographed by Graciela Daniele; musical direction by Dan Lipton; with Lea DeLaria (portraying Cinder); Jesse Tyler Ferguson (portraying Marco); Marcy Harriell (portraying Kathy); Celia Keenan-Bolger (portraying Young Girl); Ken Marks (portraying Mr. Bunder/Bodega Man); Hugh Panaro (portraying Robert); Jennifer Laura Thompson (portraying Charlotte); and Eric Jordan Young (portraying John Paul); Off-Broadway at the Second Stage Theater, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.

(2014-2015 Season) His musical, "The Wild Party," was performed at the Bailiwick Chicago Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Matthew Keffer and Danni Smith in the cast. Brenda Didier was director and choreographer. Aaron Benham was music director. Brian Hoehne was lighting designer. Theresa Ham was costume designer.

(May 23 to July 1, 2012) He was composer for the musical, "Los Otros," in a world premiere at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Ellen Fitzhugh wrote the book and lyricist. Graciela Daniel was director.

(2017 to 2018 season) His musical, "Marie Christine," was performed at the BoHo Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Kyrie Courter in the cast. Lili-Anne Brown was director. Breon Arzell was choreographer. Heather Gilbert was lighting designer.

(2015 to 2016 Winter) He was composer and lyricist for the musical, "Rain," in the world premiere production at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California. Barry Edelstein was artistic director and director. Sybille Pearson wrote the book. The musical was based on Somerset Maugham's short story.

(May 25 to July 6, 2019) Michael John LaChiusa's musical, "The Queen of the Mist," was performed at the Firebrand Theatre at The Den Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Barbara E. Robertson (Anna Edson Taylor) in the cast. Elizabeth Margolius was director. Cat Wilson was lighting designer.