Reviews
“Michael Falzon's version of Who Wants to Live Forever was breathtaking and elicited more than a few gasps from the crowd as his outstanding voice just kept on going up! Falzon is a revelation in this show and had the audience in the palm of his hand with some stellar songs.”
"Mr Falzon gives a remarkably sensitive reading and is equipped with singing skills and technique to seamlessly take us into the ambition and doubts that Leo Szilard experienced. He is the undoubted spine that creates the sweeping human quality of this performance."
" To say that Michael nailed the role would be a gross understatement. Michaels rock tenor voice is one of the better voices heard on any theatre within Victoria".
“On such a small stage, in front of such a small audience, in such a minor musical in many ways, Michael Falzon’s miraculous Hedwig is exhilarating and exhausting. The accomplished actor-singer, best known for his role in the Australian production of We Will Rock You, makes his debut as Hedwig in Brisbane before joining a national tour.
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Ultimately, though, it is Falzon who commands the stage and demands respect for his classic social outcast. In a celebration of self-acceptance, it is a performance that deserves to be celebrated.”
"Michael Falzon as Leo and Bronwyn Mulcahy as Trude — his tenor voice cuts through thrillingly and her final ballad (‘The Blinding, Brilliant Headlights of his Love’) is the musical highlight of the show."
What better showcase for some of Australia’s fine stage talent than an immensely enjoyable evening of swing standards, and even a few non-standards swung with a fine touch?
"Mingay and Falzon do most of the heavy lifting – easily managing the soaring notes and deep baritone that many of the songs require."
“As Floyd's brother Homer, Michael Falzon (currently appearing in the West End and home just for this show) underlines why he is a bona fide international musical theatre star; his presence also served to prove how very good our homegrown talent is: the depth of talent in this company was tremendous.”
"Leading man Michael Falzon invests a great deal of psychological authenticity into his characterisation, and puts on a subtle yet strong portrayal of Szilard. Falzon’s success at transforming an unassuming scientist into a musical protagonist without the use of stage cliches is impressive and remarkable. He also happens to be the performer who executes the show’s choreography most effectively."
“Then there is Michael Falzon. He pretty much does this show on his own.
Everything else fades into the background as he absolutely owns the role, the stage, the music and the audience (he particularly owned the audience when he ventured into the stalls to give the person next to me a lap dance).
His vocal prowess is second to none and his characterisation of the role is ingenious. He is truly an amazing performer”
"Michael Falzon’s mellifluous voice is superb as the intense and guilt-ridden Szilard"
"Falzon oozed charm with Sinatra’s I’ve Got You Under My Skin"
The Clothesline - Swing On This Adelaide Cabaret Festival Review
"when it is so good that many adjectives will describe it, it’s hard to pick one. For Swing on This, this reviewer has selected two: BRILLIANT and SENSATIONAL."
"Falzon has impressive control and emotional range, singing with great finesse. It was a joy to hear ."
