Michael DiGioia

Michael DiGioia stems from Chicago, grew up in Niles, IL and is a graduate of the SUNY Purchase Acting Conservatory (BFA). He has appeared Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Bway, as well as some TV and Commercial stints. He has performed in regional/stock theaters throughout the U.S., as well as in nightclubs and cruise-ship revues and solo shows. In recent years, his work has moved toward independent films and shorts, some of which were selections at SUNDANCE and CANNES Film Fests. Favorite roles include: "King Arthur" in CAMELOT, "Marvin" in FALSETTOS; "Renfield" in DRACULA; "King Charlemagne" in PIPPIN; "Kris Kringle" in MIRACLE ON 34th ST.; "Che Guevara" in EVITA and; "Ned Lowenscroft" in ELIZABETH REX. He is most proud of having worked with the late, great Geraldine Page, and the young actors he has coached who have moved on to high-profile acting gigs. For more Info, full bio, resumes, photos, reels, reviews and updates please visit: www.M-DiGioia.com

AWARDS & NOMINATIONS:

*Nominated for Outstanding leading actor in a musical by BroadwayWorld.com (Regional/Philly) for King Arthur in CAMELOT

*Nominated for Outstanding leading actor in a musical by BroadwayWorld.com (Regional/Philly) for King Charlemagne in PIPPIN

*Nominated for Outstanding Performer in a musical by NEPTA (Northeastern Pennsylvania Theatrical Alliance) for King Charlemagne in PIPPIN

*Nominated for Outstanding Leading Actor by New York Innovative Theater Awards for Ned in ELIZABETH REX

*Awarded Best Actor by Spotlight on Theatre NYC for Father Antonio in LA FENIX

*Awarded one of the Top 5 Performers of The Year by Pittsburgh Magazine for Che Guevara in EVITA

*Awarded Highest Rated Newcomer by passengers & staff of Seabourn Cruise Lines

*Judith Shakespeare Co. awarded one of the Top 10 Off-Off Broadway Companies by OOBR Magazine