ADRYAN RUSS
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About the off-Broadway Adryan Russ/Doug Haverty musical Inside Out:
“A bright, witty and wise musical comedy about the way we live now.” — Stephen Holden, New York Times.
“Every song drew an emotional response and enthusiastic applause.” — A Jacobsen, New York Newsday
“Songs infectiously hummable, fascinating and complex, sure to resonate with everyone.” — Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA
“The music is not only a part of the plot, but more urgently becomes the almost guaranteed therapeutic force of nature for the entire piece.”
— Don Grigware, Broadway World.
"In the ten-song set of Barry White’s album Barry & Glodean, Adryan Russ’s song “The Better Love Is, The Worse It Is When It’s Over” stands out.”
— Record World
About the CD, Everyone Has A Story: The Songs of Adryan Russ, “With unmistakably Broadway melodic lines, razor-sharp lyrics and wide-eyed performances by top cabaret stars like Sharon McNight and Jason Graae, (this CD) finally puts this gifted composer front and center. Russ, best known for her off-Broadway musical Inside Out, couldn't ask for a more convincing showcase. Thanks to the dedication of arranger Grant Geissman and producer Bruce Kimmel this is an embarrassment of riches. You'll hear shimmers of Menken, Hamlisch, and Shire, but more often, an original voice sings out.”
— LMLMusic
Joel Evans & Adryan Russ’s CD Changing My Tune features songs they call “new standards.” Says one Amazon customer, “I have been captivated by the
poignant lyrics and delicious melodies that rival the wonderful songwriting team, the Bergmans (Alan & Marilyn). I listen to it over and over again.”
KAY COLE
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“Corky Hale, singer and instrumentalist, has brought a labor of love the to the Montalbán Theatre. Presenting I Only Have Eyes For You, The Life and Lyrics of Al Dubin…featuring lyrics by Al Dubin, music mostly by Harry Warren, book by Jerry Leichtling and Arlene Sarner, and musical direction by Gerald Sternbach. The production is brilliantly directed and infectiously choreographed by Kay Cole.”
— Suzanne Birrell, Discover Hollywood Magazine.
“The joy of this shiny new show is due completely to director and choreographer Kay Cole. Her insight into this damaged genius, and those who loved and hated him, is brilliant. Her detailed and thrilling choreography perfectly matches the era and the emotion while at the same time revealing and reflecting the dramatic moments in the show.” — Patricia Foster Rye, Larchmont Chronicle
For Boy From Oz at Montalbán Theatre, Los Angeles: “The joy of this shiny new show is due completely to director and choreographer Kay Cole. Her detailed and thrilling choreography perfectly matches the era and the emotion while at the same time revealing and reflecting the dramatic moments in the show.” — Larchmont Chronicle, Patricia Foster Rye
For In A Booth At Chasen’s, “a perfect off-Broadway show lovingly directed by Kay Cole.” — BroadwayWorld.com
About the play A Dull Pain Turned Sharp, by Brent Beerman, at The Group Rep in North Hollywood, “Excellent timing, really selling the jokes, aided by director Kay Cole’s witty eye.” — Mary Mallory, Tolucan Times
For Love Again, a new musical, by Doug Haverty and Adryan Russ, “Meticulous direction from Kay Cole,” — Don Grigware, Broadway World.
“Kay Cole helms, eliciting solid work all around,” — Les Spindle, Frontiers.
“Masterfully directed by Kay Cole,” — Lorenzo Marchessi, the Geek Authority