West Side Story
Strong and settled in, Spaziani, his steady tenor matched by his good looks, brings ardent impetuosity to his gangbanger-next-door, playing Tony as if, yes, “Something’s Coming” but he can’t tell what; playing the moment is the only way to do Tony.
West Side Story
"Spaziani’s voice is lovely and unforced... when he sings in duets with Marie, each singer is perfect, and the unison and complete clarity of their lyrics is a wonder."
West Side Story
As golden boy Tony and his waiflike Maria, Michael Spaziani and Ashley Marie not only dig deep (as does each and every cast member), they sing exquisitely and have palpable romantic chemistry.
West Side Story
"Spaziani has the sweet nature of Richard Beymer who played the role on film, but also a fierce intensity in his acting style that drives the action forward."
Adam & Eve & Steve
"Michael Spaziani is boyishly charming and innocent as Adam. His loneliness of being the first human, his unbridled joy with first Steve then Eve and his abject despair at having to choose between them is wonderfully delineated in his performance. He has a lovely singing voice and his rendition of “A World Without Love” touches the heart."
Violet
"It’s hard to imagine a better choice to play Monty than [Michael] Spaziani... With his All-American looks and country boy charm, the brand-new-to-LA triple threat not only fits neatly into Monty’s khakis, his acting chops are as tiptop as his voice is gorgeous."
Violet
"Spectacular performance, both in acting, singing, and movement... Spaziani had a great voice that he showed off in numbers such as 'You're Different.'"
Violet
"Spaziani is a joy to watch."
Violet
"Spaziani is boyish, feisty and egotistical as Monty, appropriately keeping his real feelings underwrap."
The Great Gatsby
"Then there is the tall, blond and handsome Michael Spaziani as Jay Gatsby, the dapper millionaire... His lovemaking to Daisy is tender, while his confrontations with Tom are frighteningly cold. We do believe he is a man who waited years to recapture Daisy’s love –and we believe, equally, that this is a man who may have killed a man, as rumored."
The Great Gatsby
"Michael Spaziani as Jay Gatsby perfects the sharp, confident and elegant movements of the self-made millionaire. Spaziani’s natural good looks fit the Gatsby bill; a tall blonde, he follows in the aesthetic footsteps of actors...who played Gatsby on the silver screen. Spaziani’s range is top-notch, going from tender kisses to steely confrontations. He’s fun to watch."
The Great Gatsby
"Michael Spaziani, as Gatsby... has been a good example of a true professional which the new actors mirror and, by that simple example, has made a disjointed cry of players into an ensemble of artists.
The Last Five Years
"You can expect to be delighted by [Spaziani's] strong vocals and animated presence."
South Pacific
"Spaziani's youthful good looks are matched by a strong, mellifluous voice that fits a soldier."
Spamalot
"Michael Spaziani perfects a French accent in his role as the French Taunter, which is key to getting the laughs."
Plaid Tidings
"The Plaids enter into the first act by singing “Stranger in Paradise,” a melodic number from the 1950’s in which actor Michael Spaziani, as Frankie, excels as the operatic second tenor. Like his voice, his carriage is romantic, reminding us of the old-school crooners from mid-century holiday specials."
The Rocky Horror Show
"Dr. Frank-N-Furter, played by Michael Spaziani, who breaks his mold - that of the strong hunk - by prancing around the stage in fishnet hose, stiletto heels and a corset. Spaziani sucks the marrow out of this role, and it's a fun process to watch."
My Way
"Spaziani... imbues his songs with the delicate romance that Sinatra possessed in his Dorsey days."
