This week in Petroplex Region history.
Michael Jerrod Moore, born October 6, 1982, in Midland, Texas
Born in Midland, Texas, on October 6, 1982, Michael Arden, originally Michael Jerrod Moore, is a versatile American artist excelling as an actor, singer, musician, and theatre director. His journey from the Pickwick Players in Midland to winning a Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical in 2023 reflects his profound impact on Broadway. Arden’s Broadway debut in the 2003 revival of Big River marked the beginning of a rich career that includes notable performances in Pippin, The Times They Are A-Changin’, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. As a director, he earned acclaim for the groundbreaking Spring Awakening revival, Once on This Island, and the 2023 Tony-winning Parade. Arden’s contributions extend to television, film, composing, and a personal commitment to his Midland roots.
