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“I'm not one of those actors who's very good at having a list of roles that I want to play someday - which is bad, because I really need to do it. I have people in theaters ask me what I want to do and I don't have an answer!”

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Michael Cerveris

Michael Cerveris, born on November 6, 1960, is a renowned singer with exceptional achievements in the musical theater field. He is celebrated for his unique voice and performance style. more

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