Michel Altieri
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Michel Altieri is an Italian actor, singer and recording artist. Born to a French mother and Italian father, Altieri grew up in Italy. After a career in musical theatre, straight plays, TV, and film in Italy and Europe, he is now primarily based in New York City. In Italy Michel was discovered and mentored by Luciano Pavarotti
and Pavarotti's wife, Nicoletta Mantovani, to star as "Collins" for 2 seasons in the musical Rent
, which the Pavarottis were producing. After his debut in Rent, he went on to star in other musicals such as I Promessi Sposi ("The Betrothed", role of "Renzo") for 3 seasons, then in the role of "Dorian" in the original musical based on Oscar Wilde's novel The Picture of Dorian Gray
for 4 seasons, next in Profondo Rosso ("Deep Red"), and originated the role of the "Beast" in the first ever Italian production of the Disney Broadway musical Beauty and the Beast
, which during its year-long run in Milan, broke box-office history for ticket sales. Starring roles in straight plays include "Christian" in Cyrano de Bergerac
, "Alberto" in Due Dozzine di Rose Scarlatte, and "Rocco" in Rocco e i Suoi Fratelli
(based on the Visconti film Rocco and His Brothers). These roles earned him a series of awards and recognition such as the Italian Tony (Italian Musical Theatre Award) for Best Male Lead in a Musical, the Rome-Europe Award, the Massimini Award, honorary recognition from Milan's La Scala Theatre's "Amici della Lirica", as well as a scholarship to study at the NYC Lee Strasberg Institute, awarded him by Anna Strasberg and Dennis Hopper
.
Source: Wikipedia ITALY: http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Altieri#Biografia
official website: http://www.michel-altieri.com/bio.htm
He will be making his New York debut in the winter of 2010/2011 in the title role of "Dracula" in the new NYC production of the play Dracula
, opposite George Hearn
, Thora Birch
, Timothy Jerome, John Buffalo Mailer
, Jake Silbermann
, and Emily Bridges, at the Little Shubert Theatre on Theatre Row. Source New York Times: http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/16/dracula-will-rise-off-broadway-with-a-count-by-way-of-italy/
Source Broadway.com: http://www.broadway.com/buzz/154312/michel-altieri-george-hearn-thora-birch-will-sink-their-teeth-into-dracula/ Source Variety: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118027618?refCatId=15
He studied voice with Maestro Luciano Pavarotti, Emiliana Perina, Luca Jurman, Bob Marks, and acting with Anna Strasberg, Dennis Hopper, Kuniaki Ida and Narcisa Bonati from Piccolo Teatro, Milan. He is also well known for his long-time collaboration with Naples' historic Bellini Theatre as the company's resident young leading man, under the direction of Tato Russo.
In addition to his stage work, he is also recognized for his TV work on dramatic series and sitcoms (Camera Cafè, Piloti, Il Bene e il Male, Il Giudice Mastrangelo, Il Pugile e la Ballerina, Tawanna Ray, Linea di Confine), and studio work including singing on 5 commercially marketed original cast albums and numerous individual recording projects.
Luciano Pavarotti
right|thumb|Luciano Pavarotti performing at the opening of the Constantine Palace in [[Strelna]], 31 May 2003. The concert was part of the celebrations for the 300th anniversary of [[St...
and Pavarotti's wife, Nicoletta Mantovani, to star as "Collins" for 2 seasons in the musical Rent
Rent (musical)
Rent is a rock musical with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson based on Giacomo Puccini's opera La bohème...
, which the Pavarottis were producing. After his debut in Rent, he went on to star in other musicals such as I Promessi Sposi ("The Betrothed", role of "Renzo") for 3 seasons, then in the role of "Dorian" in the original musical based on Oscar Wilde's novel The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Picture of Dorian Gray is the only published novel by Oscar Wilde, appearing as the lead story in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine on 20 June 1890, printed as the July 1890 issue of this magazine...
for 4 seasons, next in Profondo Rosso ("Deep Red"), and originated the role of the "Beast" in the first ever Italian production of the Disney Broadway musical Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast is a traditional fairy tale. The first published version of the fairy tale was a rendition by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, published in La jeune américaine, et les contes marins in 1740...
, which during its year-long run in Milan, broke box-office history for ticket sales. Starring roles in straight plays include "Christian" in Cyrano de Bergerac
Cyrano de Bergerac
Hercule-Savinien de Cyrano de Bergerac was a French dramatist and duelist. He is now best remembered for the works of fiction which have been woven, often very loosely, around his life story, most notably the 1897 play by Edmond Rostand...
, "Alberto" in Due Dozzine di Rose Scarlatte, and "Rocco" in Rocco e i Suoi Fratelli
Rocco e i suoi fratelli
Rocco e i suoi fratelli is a 1960 Italian and French film directed by Luchino Visconti. Set in Milan, it tells the story of an immigrant family from the South and its disintegration in the society of the industrial North. The film stars Alain Delon, Renato Salvatori, Annie Girardot, and Claudia...
(based on the Visconti film Rocco and His Brothers). These roles earned him a series of awards and recognition such as the Italian Tony (Italian Musical Theatre Award) for Best Male Lead in a Musical, the Rome-Europe Award, the Massimini Award, honorary recognition from Milan's La Scala Theatre's "Amici della Lirica", as well as a scholarship to study at the NYC Lee Strasberg Institute, awarded him by Anna Strasberg and Dennis Hopper
Dennis Hopper
Dennis Lee Hopper was an American actor, filmmaker and artist. As a young man, Hopper became interested in acting and eventually became a student of the Actors' Studio. He made his first television appearance in 1954 and appeared in two films featuring James Dean, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant...
.
Source: Wikipedia ITALY: http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Altieri#Biografia
official website: http://www.michel-altieri.com/bio.htm
He will be making his New York debut in the winter of 2010/2011 in the title role of "Dracula" in the new NYC production of the play Dracula
Dracula
Dracula is an 1897 novel by Irish author Bram Stoker.Famous for introducing the character of the vampire Count Dracula, the novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to relocate from Transylvania to England, and the battle between Dracula and a small group of men and women led by Professor...
, opposite George Hearn
George Hearn
George Hearn is an American actor and singer, primarily in Broadway musical theatre.-Early years:Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Hearn studied philosophy at Southwestern at Memphis, now Rhodes College before he embarked on a career in the theater, training for the stage with actress turned acting...
, Thora Birch
Thora Birch
Thora Birch is an American actress. She was a child actor in the 1990s, starring in movies such as All I Want for Christmas , Patriot Games , Hocus Pocus , Now and Then , and Alaska . She came to prominence in 1999 after earning worldwide attention and praise for her performance in American Beauty...
, Timothy Jerome, John Buffalo Mailer
John Buffalo Mailer
John Buffalo Mailer is an American author, playwright, actor, producer, and journalist.-Life and career:Mailer was born in Brooklyn, the youngest child of novelist Norman Mailer and author Norris Church Mailer. Mailer is a graduate of Wesleyan University. He has written several screenplays and...
, Jake Silbermann
Jake Silbermann
Jake Silbermann is an American actor.-Biography:Silbermann was born June 1, 1983, and is a native of New York City. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in theater from Syracuse University, where he participated in many productions including Three Sisters and True West...
, and Emily Bridges, at the Little Shubert Theatre on Theatre Row. Source New York Times: http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/16/dracula-will-rise-off-broadway-with-a-count-by-way-of-italy/
Source Broadway.com: http://www.broadway.com/buzz/154312/michel-altieri-george-hearn-thora-birch-will-sink-their-teeth-into-dracula/ Source Variety: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118027618?refCatId=15
He studied voice with Maestro Luciano Pavarotti, Emiliana Perina, Luca Jurman, Bob Marks, and acting with Anna Strasberg, Dennis Hopper, Kuniaki Ida and Narcisa Bonati from Piccolo Teatro, Milan. He is also well known for his long-time collaboration with Naples' historic Bellini Theatre as the company's resident young leading man, under the direction of Tato Russo.
In addition to his stage work, he is also recognized for his TV work on dramatic series and sitcoms (Camera Cafè, Piloti, Il Bene e il Male, Il Giudice Mastrangelo, Il Pugile e la Ballerina, Tawanna Ray, Linea di Confine), and studio work including singing on 5 commercially marketed original cast albums and numerous individual recording projects.
External links
- http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/16/dracula-will-rise-off-broadway-with-a-count-by-way-of-italy/
- http://www.broadway.com/buzz/154312/michel-altieri-george-hearn-thora-birch-will-sink-their-teeth-into-dracula/
- http://www.playbill.com/news/article/145017-George-Hearn-Thora-Birch-and-Michel-Altieri-to-Star-in-Dracula-Off-Broadway
- :it:Michel Altieri#Biografia
- http://www.draculaonstage.com/cast/
- http://www.michel-altieri.com
- http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118027618?refCatId=15