Short Biography
Past and Present - Live

Michael Ball is Britain's leading music theatre star, multi-platinum recording artist, TV and Radio Presenter and Olivier Award-winner - he celebrates 25 years in the music and theatre business this year 2009.

To celebrate this quarter of a century musical milestone - Michael Ball announces a new tour for September and October. Universal Records will release ‘Past & Present - The Very Best Of' on March 9.

Michael is currently starring as Edna in Hairspray until 25 July.

In-depth Biography
A gold- and platinum-selling artist in his native U.K., singer/actor Michael Ball began his career by appearing in West End productions of Les Miserables, Aspects of Love, and Phantom of the Opera...

Short Biography
Past and Present - Live

Michael Ball is Britain's leading music theatre star, multi-platinum recording artist, TV and Radio Presenter and Olivier Award-winner - he celebrates 25 years in the music and theatre business this year 2009.

To celebrate this quarter of a century musical milestone - Michael Ball announces a new tour for September and October. Universal Records will release ‘Past & Present - The Very Best Of' on March 9.

Michael is currently starring as Edna in Hairspray until 25 July.

In-depth Biography
A gold- and platinum-selling artist in his native U.K., singer/actor Michael Ball began his career by appearing in West End productions of Les Miserables, Aspects of Love, and Phantom of the Opera before recording albums of show tunes and standards such as Movies and Musicals. 2000's The Very Best of Michael Ball: In Concert at the Royal Albert Hall was his U.S. debut. The seasonal effort Christmas was released that year as well. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide