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He starred again in Japanese and UK/European productions and in 2010 led the first cast to perform an arena version of the hit musical, breaking box office records across the UK. Said QUEEN guitarist Brian May of Falzon, in a Sunday Times cover story: “... A brilliant singer - the range and power of Freddie are rarely equaled - with one extra rare commodity. Michael was, and is, able to deliver the whole package.” Showcasing his diversity, Michael starred in the title role of the Australian production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch and as ‘The Artilleryman’ in Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds, (through which his self-titled EP was released) touring arenas in Australia and New Zealand and again in The New Generation (UK/Europe arena tour), released in cinemas through Universal Pictures. Other on-screen credits include ‘Jose De Sousa’ in Blue Heelers, Abe Forsythe's feature film, Ned, and Kyle’ in The Wright Way for BBC1. Over the last decade Michael has performed in The Wharf Revue for Sydney Theatre Company, as ‘Jason’ in Adam Gwon's Ordinary Days, as ‘The Arbiter’ in Gale Edwards' new production of Chess, as ‘Homer’ in Floyd Collins and in an Australian tour of Side by Side by Sondheim. Michael created the role of Leo Szilard in Atomic - a new musical co-production between New York and Sydney. He has appeared in concert with Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestras (recording I Dreamed a Dream with TSO), at hundreds of private events the world over and sold-out engagements presenting his own music at The Basement in Sydney. An acclaimed actor, Michael Falzon is widely recognised as having one of the finest voices in the biz. Well known to Australian audiences for his star turn as ‘Stacee Jaxx’ in 2011's Rock of Ages he is perhaps best known as 'Galileo' in the QUEEN musical, We Will Rock You - the first ever production outside London's West End and directed by its author, Ben Elton. AU - [email protected] UK - [email protected] Falzon's live performances vary from appearing with QUEEN on ACA and Dublin's The Late Late Show and before a crowd of 100,000 for the AFL Grand Final at the MCG. Most recently Falzon has co-produced and starred in The Music of Queen at Sydney Opera House, Painted From Memory at City Recital Hall and Swing on This to open Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2014.

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He starred again in Japanese and UK/European productions and in 2010 led the first cast to perform an arena version of the hit musical, breaking box office records across the UK. Said QUEEN guitarist Brian May of Falzon, in a Sunday Times cover story:

“... A brilliant singer - the range and power of Freddie are rarely equaled - with one extra rare commodity. Michael was, and is, able to deliver the whole package.”

Showcasing his diversity, Michael starred in the title role of the Australian production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch and as ‘The Artilleryman’ in Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds, (through which his self-titled EP was released) touring arenas in Australia and New Zealand and again in The New Generation (UK/Europe arena tour), released in cinemas through Universal Pictures. Other on-screen credits include ‘Jose De Sousa’ in Blue Heelers, Abe Forsythe's feature film, Ned, and ‘Kyle’ in The Wright Way for BBC1.

Over the last decade Michael has performed in The Wharf Revue for Sydney Theatre Company, as ‘Jason’ in Adam Gwon's Ordinary Days, as ‘The Arbiter’ in Gale Edwards' new production of Chess, as ‘Homer’ in Floyd Collins and in an Australian tour of Side by Side by Sondheim. Michael created the role of Leo Szilard in Atomic - a new musical co-production between New York and Sydney. He has appeared in concert with Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestras (recording I Dreamed a Dream with TSO), at hundreds of private events the world over and sold-out engagements presenting his own music at The Basement in Sydney.

An acclaimed actor, Michael Falzon is widely recognised as having one of the finest voices in the biz. Well known to Australian audiences for his star turn as ‘Stacee Jaxx’ in 2011's Rock of Ages he is perhaps best known as 'Galileo' in the QUEEN musical, We Will Rock You - the first ever production outside London's West End and directed by its author, Ben Elton.

AU - [email protected] UK - [email protected]

Falzon's live performances vary from appearing with QUEEN on ACA and Dublin's The Late Late Show and before a crowd of 100,000 for the AFL Grand Final at the MCG. Most recently Falzon has co-produced and starred in The Music of Queen at Sydney Opera House, Painted From Memory at City Recital Hall and Swing on This to open Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2014.