Woo Woo with Rachel Dratch Michael Cyril Creighton: Mercury in Retrograde and Pre-Show Rituals
Nov 19, 2025
Michael Cyril Creighton, known for roles in Only Murders in the Building and Spotlight, dives into the quirky world of astrology and Mercury in retrograde. He shares his journey from childhood theater to professional acting, and how a pre-show ritual involving a special meal turned into a necessity. Expect laughs as he reveals personal superstitions, discusses theatrical rituals, and even touches on his dog’s astrological insights. This conversation blends humor and unexpected wisdom, all amidst the cosmic chaos of astrology!
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Early Theater Journey Shaped Career
- Michael Cyril Creighton recounts early acting experiences from teenage theater to Emerson College shaping his path into professional acting.
- He credits Emerson for welcoming different, progressive creatives and giving him confidence to pursue acting in New York.
Breakthrough From A Stage Role
- Michael describes landing his role in Spotlight after being seen in a play and auditioning for casting.
- He values the friendship formed with the real person he portrayed and the life-changing experience of that film.
Dinner With Shirley MacLaine
- Michael recalls a surreal dinner with Shirley MacLaine where they both ordered cheeseburgers and martinis.
- He remembers MacLaine's blunt questions about marriage and feeling overwhelmed by the whole experience.