a few action shots, with excerpts from reviews.
an ideal husband - irish classical theatre
"A true highlight of the evening lay in the casting of Ben Michael Moran" as the plucky young English dandy, Viscount Goring"
-broadwayworld.com
photo: Gene Witkowski
Andrea Gollhardt (L) as Mabel Chiltern and Ben Michael Moran as Viscount Goring.
violet - musicalfare theatre
"Ben Michael Moran is unstoppable as the preacher, nearly blowing the roof off of the theater with his energy..."
-buffalotheatreguide.com
photo: Jesse Sloier
Matthew Iwanski (L) as Virgil, Ben Michael Moran as the Preacher, Maria Farugia as Young Violet and Ember Tate.
assassins - second generation theatre co.
" 'The Ballad of Booth'– with the astonishingly good Ben [Moran]. . .The acting ensemble is outstanding vocally as well: an unforgettable [Moran]. . ."
-Ted Hadley, The Buffalo News
photo: Chris Cavanagh
Ben Michael Moran (top) as Booth and Jonathan Young as Oswald.
miracle on south division street - kavinoky theatre
"Ben [Moran] imbues the evening with sheer joy as Jimmy, the character with the most to gain from the unraveling of this family’s history."
-Anthony Chase, Artvoice
Ben Michael Moran as Jimmy with Bonnie Jean Taylor as Ruth.
rent - musicalfare theatre
"Our two strongest assets are. . .and Ben [Moran] as Tom Collins. . .[Moran's] soulful Collins is endearing at its high points and harrowing at its low points. Each steals the show, with contrasting intensities."
- The Buffalo News
photo: Chris Cavanagh
(From L to R) The cast of RENT, Jonathan Young, Dudney Joseph Jr., Paschal Frisina III, Maria Drozd, Ben Michael Moran, Amy Jakiel, Charmagne Chi, Matthew Iwanski, Renee Landrigan.
design for living - irish classical theatre
"Both Gatto and Moran are magnetic in their roles, each of them alternating between neurosis and lasciviousness in ways unique and inventive."
- Colin Dabkowski, The Buffalo News
photo: Gene Witkowski
Adriano Gatto (L) as Otto, Kate LoConti as Gilda, Ben Michael Moran as Leo.
25th annual...spelling bee - cider mill playhouse
"But, hands down, Ben [Moran] as William Barfee steals the show. He is mesmerizing and delightful as the awkward nerd who learns, not just how to spell but how to care about someone other than himself."
-Broome County Arts Council
Jaxon Renata (L) as Logan, Ben Michael Moran as Barfée and Mara Gabrielle as Olive.
seussical - theatre of youth
"His range of facial expressions, funny impersonations, and physical comedy skills was impressive and all the kids loved him!"
-buffalo.kidsoutandabout.com
Zach Allen Snyder (L) as JoJo with Ben Michael Moran as The Cat in the Hat.