Michael Cormick (born ca 1966/1967) is an Australian singer and actor, best known for performances in musical theatre in Australia and in the United Kingdom. In Australia, he originated the role of

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in the original Australian production of ''

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'' opposite

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as Gaston. His other Australia stage credits include

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and Monsieur Firmin in ''

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'', Munkustrap in ''

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'', Joe in ''

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'', Levi and the Pharaoh in ''

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'', Sam in '' Mamma Mia!'', Commissioner Grey in ''

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'', Georges in ''La Cage aux Folles'', and The Narrator in '' Blood Brothers''. He replaced

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as Max in ''Sunset Boulevard'' opposite

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. In the West End, his roles include Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny in ''

'' and Sir Percival Glyde in '' The Woman in White''.

Awards

Mo Awards

The Australian Entertainment Mo Awards (commonly known informally as the

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), were annual Australian entertainment industry awards. They recognise achievements in live entertainment in Australia from 1975 to 2016. (wins only) , - , 1996 , Michael Cormick , Male Musical Theatre Performer of the Year , , -

References

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