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Michael Ball receives OBE
16/06/2015
Michael Ball has been appointed OBE for his services to
musical theatre. The actor and singer was named in the Queen?s Birthday Honours
list for 2015.
Having been an almost constant presence in British musical theatre for over 30
years, Michael made his West End debut in the original production of Les
Misérables before going on to perform in other iconic musicals like Chitty
Chitty Bang Bang and West Side Story. His performances in Hairspray
and Sweeney Todd, both won him Olivier Awards.
Michael, who is
currently in rehearsals for Mack And Mabel at the Chichester theatre,
has made countless appearances on TV as a chat show host, guest, presenter and
actor, most recently winning critical acclaim for his role opposite Imelda
Staunton in the BBC2 musical That Day We Sang which aired on Boxing Day
2014. He has also made 19 studio albums to date, the most recent of which were
released on USM and can be seen here.
A bone fide national
treasure, Michael was understandably thrilled to receive his OBE, commenting on
his Facebook page: "Michael Ball OBE......OMG! Feel fit to
burst with pride and gratitude. What a wonderful honour, thank you. Love
Mx"
Congratulations, Michael, from all of us at USM!
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