Michael Nicholas Williams

Michael is one of New Zealand’s most respected Pianists and Musical Directors. His huge portfolio of shows includes Musical Director of the National Tours of Ken Hill’s Original Phantom of the Opera as well as two seasons in Japan, Blood Brothers in New Zealand and Australia, The New Rocky Horror Show, Boogie Nights and Starlight Express along with numerous shows in Wellington including Downstage’s Sweeney Todd, the Gareth Farr/Paul Jenden musicals Troy and Monarchy and many Wellington Musical Theatre productions. Michael has written the music and lyrics for the short film Call Me Al and the music, lyrics and script of Lonely Heart which premiered at BATS theatre. His movie musical Upstage which he wrote and directed is currently being edited. He produced and arranged Sue Dunlop’s album Random Deviations. Michael is married to actress Emma Kinane and they have two children, Barnaby and Claire.