MICHAEL RAABE
crooner, pianist, music director, songwriter, arranger, lover of good music
upcoming shows
SEPT 18 – OCT 4, 2026
WHAT A GLORIOUS
FEELING!
freeFall Theatre
By Jay Berkow
Musical arrangements by Albert Evans
Directed by Douglas S. Hall
Music Direction by Michael Raabe
Choreography by Chris Shin
Everyone knows the MGM classic Singin’ in the Rain starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds. Once released, the film was lightning in a bottle – but during production it was all chaos as Gene Kelly navigated studio politics, dwindling resources, and his own complicated love triangle. Kelly was determined to keep both his longtime collaborator Stanley Donen and trusted assistant Jeanne Coyne on set... despite the fact that they'd just divorced, and the torch Coyne carried for Kelly was the reason why. To top it off, their newly hired co-star Debbie Reynolds couldn’t even dance. One of the greatest movie musicals of all time is born in this intimate backstage play featuring the iconic music, songs, and dance of golden-age Hollywood.
For tickets - visit freefalltheatre.com or call 727-498-5205
JUNE 11 – JUNE 27, 2026
A COMMERCIAL JINGLE FOR REGINA COMET
freeFall Theatre
Book, Music & Lyrics by Alex Wyse & Ben Fankhauser
Directed by Matthew McGee
Music Direction by Michael Raabe
Two nobodies dream of writing one hit song, but their day job composing jingles for commercials isn’t the big break they’d hoped for. That is, until they’re plucked from obscurity by a world-famous pop star named Regina Comet (if destiny had a child, it would be her) and she wants them to create an anthem for her supernova pipes… and her new perfume. They’re so close to the big-time that they can smell it, but following one’s passion can have unexpected consequences. A Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet is a funny, heartwarming, new musical about friendship and fame all set to a fabulous Broadway pop score that will leave you humming on your way out of the theatre.
For tickets - visit freefalltheatre.com or call 727-498-5205