Artist Bio: Michael Mahler

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MICHAEL MAHLER

Michael Mahler is a Richard Rodgers Award-winning composer/lyricist, music director, and actor. His Broadway and London West End credits include Miss Saigon, for which he contributed additional lyrics. He also served as premiere English lyricist for Boublil and Schönberg’s La Revolution Francaise. Mahler's original works as composer/lyricist include My Little Pony: A New Generation on Netflix, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, An American Tail, The Secret of My Success, October Sky (San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Award), Hero (Jeff Award: New Work), Miracle (Jeff Award: New Work) The Man Who Murdered Sherlock Holmes (Jeff Award: New Work), and Painted Alice. Acting highlights: Broadway in Chicago's Working, Into the Woods, The Producers, Little Shop of Horrors, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Jeff nomination), Holiday Inn, Honeymoon in Vegas, Hank Williams: Lost Highway, They’re Playing Our Song, and It’s A Wonderful Life. Music Directing highlights: Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Jeff Award), Parade (Jeff nomination), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Jeff nomination), and Road Show (Jeff nomination). With Artists Lounge Live: Feelin' Groovy: Michael Mahler Sings Paul Simon and Silly Love Songs: Michael Mahler Sings Paul McCartney. He is a graduate of Northwestern University and member of American Blues Theatre, Actors Equity, and ASCAP. Mahler's songs have been featured in concerts and showcases across the globe, including an evening at The Kennedy Center. His work is available through MTI, Broadway Licensing, and Dramatic Publishing. Michael is married to actress Dara Cameron and proud father to their son Ezra.

Artist Bio: Donica Lynn

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DONICA LYNN

Chicago Sun-Times calls her “Show-stopping: Her astonishing voice and fierce acting chops should catapult her to stardom.” Donica Lynn earned Chicago’s Jeff Award, Time Out Award, and Black Theatre Alliance Award for her performance as Effie in Dreamgirls. She also received a Jeff Award for her performance as Oda Mae Brown in Ghost The Musical. Lynn is a two-time brain tumor survivor currently battling a third cancerous tumor. For her courageous artistry, Chicago Tribune named her a Chicagoan of the Year. Other theatre credits include Smokey Joe’s Cafe (Jeff nomination), Blues in the Night (Jeff nomination), Sophisticated Ladies (Jeff nomination), 42nd Street, Call Me Madam, Rock of Ages, Hair, Hairspray, Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida, The Color Purple, Footloose, Barnum, Confessions of a P.I.M.P. (opposite Andre DeSheilds), Duke Ellington’s Queenie Pie, Caroline, or Change, Once On This Island, and A Wonder in My Soul. Television: Chicago Fire. Concerts: Aretha Franklin: Queen fo Soul. As a recording artist, Donica has performed, recorded, lent backgrounds vocals, and toured with artists including Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, New Kids on the Block, Natalie Cole, and Gladys Knight.

Artist Bio: John Michael Dias

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JOHN MICHAEL DIAS

Broadway World calls Dias “Perfection… once you see, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about.” John Michael Dias is a Broadway actor and singer, internationally-acclaimed cabaret performer, recording artist, and creator. He appeared on Broadway as Neil Sedaka in the Tony and Grammy Award-winning hit Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. He originated the same role for the Beautiful First National Tour. Dias gained a nationwide following starring as Frankie Valli of the Four Seasons in the smash-hit Jersey Boys, playing the role on Broadway, as well as in the First National Tour, Las Vegas, and Chicago companies. He can also be seen singing special appearances nationwide with the vocal group The Doo-Wop Project. Concerts include Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: John Michael Dias Sings Neil Sedaka and Get Happy (a celebration of songs made famous by Judy Garland) with friend/collaborator Jacqueline Carnahan. Dias earned a BFA in Musical Theatre from Boston Conservatory. Dias’ solo album, Write This Way, which features intimate takes on Broadway and pop favorites like “Can’t Take My Eyes of of You” and “New York State of Mind” is available on all music streaming platforms.