Michael loves the process of storytelling through choreography. Although collaboration differs with every process, Michael’s choreography is rooted in classic jazz technique with an emphasis on progressing plot, creating environment, tone and all around feels.

CHOREOGRAPHER

“ THE BRILLIANT AND ENERGETIC CHOREOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL CALLAHAN RAN THE GAMUT OF SEVERAL TAP NUMBERS, CLASSIC FOSSE STYLE, THE SMOOTH MOVES OF THE JERSEY BOYS, ALONG WITH BALLET, JAZZ AND MODERN DANCE. “

"THE ROUGH-AND-TUMBLE OF NEW YORK POLITICS IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY IS CAPTURED WITH FLAIR IN THE CHOREOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL CALLAHAN…”

Charles Isherwood, The New York Times

 

"...MUSICAL NUMBERS HAVE BEEN CHOREOGRAPHED WITH EYE-CATCHING FLAIR BY MICHAEL CALLAHAN, A NEWCOMER WHO CLEARLY KNOWS HIS BUSINESS."

Terry Teachout, Wall Street Journal

 

"DIRECTOR BOB MOSS AND CHOREOGRAPHER MICHAEL CALLAHAN HAVE TAKEN WHAT IS IN ESSENCE AN OLD-FASHIONED AND SOMEWHAT CREAKY SHOW AND WHIPPED IT UP INTO A SPRIGHTLY AND ENGAGING CONCOCTION.”

Christopher Caggiano, The Huffington Post