Michael Riggs - Creative, Choreographer & Composer

Having received such wonderful, wonderful feedback from the recent 2026 Adelaide Fringe with Emma Kavanagh and Andrew Crispe this November ‘ESTHER The Queen - a new musical in concert’ will be performed. I am currently seeking a cast. You can watch the showreel here.
https://youtu.be/oBIEtyxLpNw?si=hfCcZbdWbtCklV3_

This Monday morning I will be presenting, and joining fellow Aussie Mark Sherry who is also presenting, in the NYC Musical Development Workshop through Cate Cammarata’s Create Theatre over Zoom.
Here’s the sizzle-reel I’ve been working on this week. Thanks again to my wonderful performers Andrew Crispe and Emma Kavanagh.

Michael Riggs & the Australian Classical Youth Ballet # '2026 'Songs from ESTHER' SIZZLE REEL

https://adelaidefringe.com.au/.../songs-from-esther-af2026
With songs you'll be singing before you get out of your chair and an incredible story so relevant for today you will want to book your tickets NOW for 'Songs from ESTHER' before they sell-out!
Check out the QR codes to see the History and Sizzle Reel...and to book your tickets (middle of the poster).

Here's what people have thought:
“The proof of the pudding is do I want to hear more of it? Yes I do!”
John Sparks (Los Angeles)

“Hey Michael. Thanks for sharing!! The orchestrations are stunning. I look forward to seeing it on Broadway some day soon!”
Shane Branson – Junior Theatre Festival

Concert version audience members comments:
“It was amazing.”

“I cried, laughed and sang along.”

“Anyone thinking of going ... go! It was brilliant.”

"Sensational Songs of Esther".

“Songs of Esther resonate with your heart, so much so, you’re sure you've heard them before, only you haven't!”

“...a very impressive piece of work.”