MICHAEL
VASILEVICH
Dancer, Singer, Actor,
2x American Ninja Warrior Competitor
WELCOME!
Hi! I'm Michael Vasilevich (vuh-sil-eh-vich) an athletic triple-threat performer born and raised on the northwest side of Chicago. Growing up in the city, I was immediately drawn to performing
from a young age and my love for musical theatre has only grown
stronger over time. I’m currently wrapping up my final semester
at Western Michigan University pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre Performance with a Minor in Dance.
Some of my favorite past roles include Munkustrap in Cats,
Race in Newsies and Mark in A Chorus Line. Just a few weeks before graduating in the spring, I'll be performing in the iconic
West Side Story as Snowboy at Miller Auditorium!
Outside of the theatre, I’m also a 2-time competitor on NBC's American Ninja Warrior, a life long dream of mine I've
been training years for. You can catch me tackling the world's toughest obstacle course on Season 17 streaming on Peacock,
then stay tuned for an official release date for my second appearance THIS SUMMER on Season 18! When I’m not dancing around the stage or swinging on crazy obstacles, you might find
me riding roller coasters, rock climbing, or watching Survivor
with my twin sister (I've seen all 49 seasons!).
With strong athleticism and excellent comedic timing, I bring versatility, focus, and heart to every performance. I could not be more excited to continue sharing my passion for the stage with audiences everywhere!
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Star of WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights
as ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competitor
Munkustrap
Ensemble
Race
Munkustrap
Brad Majors
Munkustrap
Ensemble, u/s Plankton
Mark, Dance Captain
Race
Max
Munkustrap
Ensemble, u/s Plankton
Munkustrap
Ensemble, u/s Plankton
Mark, Dance Captain
Max
AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR
I’ve been obsessed with American Ninja Warrior since the moment I first discovered the show at 10 years old. What started as watching the show quickly became building obstacle courses everywhere I went, and dreaming of stepping on to the course one day. I began training and competing competitively at 12, and at 14 I competed on the first season of American Ninja Warrior Junior, placing in the top half of my age group. Since then, I’ve competed in championships across the country, with my proudest achievement being placing 20th in the world in the Pro Division. My childhood dream finally came true last year when I competed on Season 17 of American Ninja Warrior, and I could not be more thrilled to be returning to the course for my second appearance on
Season 18, airing summer 2026!
Ninja Warrior training has shaped how I move, tell stories, and approach physically demanding performances on stage. The crossover between elite athleticism and musical theatre has fueled my work as a performer, allowing me to take risks, commit fully, and bring a bold physical presence to storytelling. My dream is to continue merging these two worlds, incorporating my athletic abilities on stage in any way I can!
NEXT UP!
WEST SIDE STORY
Miller Auditorium - April 18th
I could not be more thrilled to perform as Snowboy in West Side Story at Miller Auditorium later this spring! The timeless story of forbidden love comes to life with Leonard Bernstein’s unforgettable score, Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics, and electrifying choreography. Travel to New York’s Upper West Side with Tony, Maria, and the dueling Jets and Sharks to experience the musical masterpiece that took Broadway by storm.
AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR
Summer 2026 on NBC & Peacock
This summer, you can catch me competing on Season 18 of American Ninja Warrior streaming on on NBC & Peacock! Competing on American Ninja Warrior has been a life long dream of mine and I am beyond excited to be making my second appearance on the show. Be sure to tune in to watch me and the nation's strongest athletes tackle the world's toughest obstacle course in Summer 2026!
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