Former Monkee Micky Dolenz Still A Believer In Musical Play
Posted October 24, 2006 12:00 pm.
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Micky Dolenz knows that no matter what he does or where he goes, people will always think of him as a member of the classic 60s singing group the Monkees.
He hasn’t been a part of what critics used to call the Pre-Fab Four in more than 40 years, and despite the occasional reunion shows, he’s long since moved on.
Dolenz has served as a morning DJ in New York, a musician, a director and of course, the father of actress Amy Dolenz. But he started out as an actor, assuming the name Mickey Braddock in the old 50s TV series Circus Boy. And he’s never really looked back.
Toronto fans can see that for themselves as the former pop vocalist returns in the musical “Pippin” at The Royal Alexandra Theatre.
Micky admits it’s the first project he’s done in years that brings back that old Monkees-business.
“Yeah, by far the closest thing. I mean I play a dramatic character. I play King Charlemagne. Yeah, because you use all your tools all the time, you’re singing and dancing and moving around and doing comedy and acting,” he explains.
But after more than four decades since those “Hey Hey” days, female fans continue to line up for autographs. And each one is still a believer.
“They were following the tour around in the States, a few of them,” he concedes. “But again, I mean I’ve been used to it since I was 10. It’s just, you know, part of the deal.”
Dolenz believes he’s finally found his calling in musical theatre and would be more than happy to stay at it for the rest of his life. You can see him before he catches the Last Train to Clarksville and the play leaves town on December 3rd. Tickets start at $35.
