I first heard Michael on the Aspects of Love recording, when I was just starting to get into theatre. His Alex totally won me over. “Love Changes Everything” remains one of my all-time favourite songs, and *nobody* can sing it like he can!! He’s a wonderful performer to be a fan of, because he’s always doing something new. There was his television series, his wonderful solo concert performances, as well as appearances in events like the Andrew Lloyd Webber birthday concert and “Hey, Mr Producer!”, and a new CD nearly every year!
Michael at the stage door in London
But, the best moment came in July of 2002, when I finally got to see him on stage for myself! I had a second-row seat for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the London palladium, and it was a wonderful evening. Aside from his wonderful singing, which came as no surprise, I was really impressed with how he is *always* acting, every second he is on stage. You never once feel that he is not the character. And, of course, I had to try to meet him afterwards. Despite the large number of people at the stage door, I managed to snag a minute of his time, and he was just as gracious and kind as I’d always imagined he would be! I didn’t get a picture with him, but I did take a picture for my mom and he signed a program for her, which she was really thrilled with. It was definitely worth the 8-year wait! 🙂