Brian Russell
Latest News on Brian Russell:
Antonio Cipriano Will Lead London Premiere of Joey Contreras' New Musical IN PIECES (Feb 19, 2026)
Lauren Patten, Jasmine Forsberg, Corey Mach to Star in STRIPPED: SABRINA CARPENTER (Jan 27, 2026)
Tony Winner Lauren Patten, Jasmine Forsberg, Corey Mach Set For STRIPPED: SABRINA CARPENTER At The Cutting Room (Nov 26, 2025)
Antonio Cipriano Will Lead London Premiere of Joey Contreras' New Musical IN PIECES (Feb 19, 2026)
Lauren Patten, Jasmine Forsberg, Corey Mach to Star in STRIPPED: SABRINA CARPENTER (Jan 27, 2026)
Tony Winner Lauren Patten, Jasmine Forsberg, Corey Mach Set For STRIPPED: SABRINA CARPENTER At The Cutting Room (Nov 26, 2025)
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Analyst (Understudy)
Doctor (Understudy)
Jim Harbord (Understudy)
Justin Tolman (Understudy)
Leslie Gorrell (Understudy)
Lippincott (Understudy)
Others (Understudy)
Russian Officer (Understudy)
Sarnoff's Father (Understudy)
Simms (Understudy)
Wilkins (Understudy)
William Crocker (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Member of the Court
Dr. Bird (Understudy)
Dr. Forrest Lundeen (Understudy)
Orderly (Understudy)
Movies
Murder à la Mod
[ 1968 ] writer
[ 1968 ] writer
Greetings
[ 1968 ] writer
[ 1968 ] writer
Hi, Mom!
[ 1970 ] writer
[ 1970 ] writer
Phantom of the Paradise
[ 1974 ] writer
[ 1974 ] writer
Obsession
[ 1976 ] director
[ 1976 ] director
Home Movies
[ 1979 ] producer
[ 1979 ] producer
Dressed to Kill
[ 1980 ] writer
[ 1980 ] writer
Blow Out
[ 1981 ] writer
[ 1981 ] writer
Scarface
[ 1983 ] director
[ 1983 ] director
Body Double
[ 1984 ] producer
[ 1984 ] producer
The Bonfire of the Vanities
[ 1990 ] producer
[ 1990 ] producer
Raising Cain
[ 1992 ] director
[ 1992 ] director
Carlito's Way
[ 1993 ] director
[ 1993 ] director
Rotwang muß weg!
[ 1994 ] Famous American movie director
[ 1994 ] Famous American movie director
Snake Eyes
[ 1998 ] producer
[ 1998 ] producer
Femme Fatale
[ 2002 ] writer
[ 2002 ] writer
Redacted
[ 2007 ] writer
[ 2007 ] writer
Passion
[ 2012 ] writer
[ 2012 ] writer
Videos
Video: Billy Porter on the Difference Between His Directing and Performance Styles: 'I'm About Love'
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-25 10:25:23
Video: Billy Porter Says He is Returning to a 'Better' Broadway in CABARET
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-23 10:20:16
Video: Billy Porter Talks Fulfilling Dream Role as Emcee in Broadway’s CABARET
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-21 12:00:41
Video: Watch Eva Noblezada as 'Sally Bowles' in New CABARET Footage
by Michael Major - 2025-04-17 10:36:23
Video: Adam Lambert Celebrates His Birthday at CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Stephi Wild - 2025-01-30 09:41:26
Video: John Kander Joins CABARET Cast to Celebrate 58th Anniversary of Original Broadway Production
by Stephi Wild - 2024-11-21 05:47:39
Listen: Survival Jobs Takes on the Bridgeport Film Fest Red Carpet
by Survival Jobs - 2024-10-03 13:49:56
Video: Redmayne, Rankin, Neuwirth, and More Talk CABARET on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-21 12:04:53
Video: Joel Grey and Eddie Redmayne Talk CABARET and The 'Emcee' Legacy
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-04-12 14:54:44
VIDEO: Deon'te Goodman and Katherine Thomas Star in 'A Shadow of the Real Thing' From New Musical HEARTBREAKERS IN HELL
by Stephi Wild - 2022-01-31 12:55:15
TV Exclusive: From BYU to NYC- Brigham Young University Alumni and Students Belt It Out at Broadway Sessions!
by Ben Cameron - 2018-05-15 16:43:33
News
Antonio Cipriano Will Lead London Premiere of Joey Contreras' New Musical IN PIECES
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Joey Contreras' new musical In Pieces, will make its London premiere this spring, with an exclusive one night only concert at The Other Palace on Monday 30 March.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Joey Contreras' new musical In Pieces, will make its London premiere this spring, with an exclusive one night only concert at The Other Palace on Monday 30 March.
Lauren Patten, Jasmine Forsberg, Corey Mach to Star in STRIPPED: SABRINA CARPENTER
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026
Tony winner Lauren Patten joins Jasmine Forsberg and Corey Mach in the upcoming musical showcase STRIPPED: SABRINA CARPENTER, highlighting the works of Sabrina Carpenter.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026
Tony winner Lauren Patten joins Jasmine Forsberg and Corey Mach in the upcoming musical showcase STRIPPED: SABRINA CARPENTER, highlighting the works of Sabrina Carpenter.
Tony Winner Lauren Patten, Jasmine Forsberg, Corey Mach Set For STRIPPED: SABRINA CARPENTER At The Cutting Room
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025
Stripped: Sabrina Carpenter, the inaugural concert of the new series from Broadway Sings, has announced its very first lineup. On December 5 at 5pm and 8pm, a cast of Broadway talents will belt out the hits of the pop (and Broadway!) star Sabrina Carpenter, accompanied by a full band at the Cutting Room.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025
Stripped: Sabrina Carpenter, the inaugural concert of the new series from Broadway Sings, has announced its very first lineup. On December 5 at 5pm and 8pm, a cast of Broadway talents will belt out the hits of the pop (and Broadway!) star Sabrina Carpenter, accompanied by a full band at the Cutting Room.
Video: CABARET Stars Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace Discuss Art as Resistance
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2025
Having recently begun their run in Broadway's Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Tony Award winner Billy Porter and Olivier Award nominee Marisha Wallace visited MSNBC's Morning Joe to discuss the production. Watch the interview now.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2025
Having recently begun their run in Broadway's Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Tony Award winner Billy Porter and Olivier Award nominee Marisha Wallace visited MSNBC's Morning Joe to discuss the production. Watch the interview now.
Video: Billy Porter on the Difference Between His Directing and Performance Styles: 'I'm About Love'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 25, 2025
Billy Porter has returned to Broadway as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, a role he played earlier this year in the West End production. The Tony-winner recently visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the show, along with his beauty line Black Mona Lisa Beauty. Watch the interview!
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 25, 2025
Billy Porter has returned to Broadway as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, a role he played earlier this year in the West End production. The Tony-winner recently visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the show, along with his beauty line Black Mona Lisa Beauty. Watch the interview!
Video: Billy Porter Says He is Returning to a 'Better' Broadway in CABARET
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 23, 2025
Billy Porter is now playing the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club and, ahead of opening night, the Tony-winner stopped by TODAY to share his thoughts on joining the production. Watch the interview!
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 23, 2025
Billy Porter is now playing the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club and, ahead of opening night, the Tony-winner stopped by TODAY to share his thoughts on joining the production. Watch the interview!
Video: Billy Porter Talks Fulfilling Dream Role as Emcee in Broadway’s CABARET
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 21, 2025
Playing the Emcee on Broadway has been a longtime dream for Billy Porter. The Tony-winner, who steps into the shoes of the Cabaret host this week, visited CBS Mornings to talk about playing the role in the current Broadway production. Watch the interview!
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 21, 2025
Playing the Emcee on Broadway has been a longtime dream for Billy Porter. The Tony-winner, who steps into the shoes of the Cabaret host this week, visited CBS Mornings to talk about playing the role in the current Broadway production. Watch the interview!
Billy Porter and Marisha Wallace to Join CABARET; Production to Close in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025
Emmy Award, GRAMMY Award, and three-time Tony Award winner Billy Porter and two-time Olivier Award nominee Marisha Wallace will star as ‘Emcee’ and ‘Sally Bowles’ in the Tony Award-winning Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025
Emmy Award, GRAMMY Award, and three-time Tony Award winner Billy Porter and two-time Olivier Award nominee Marisha Wallace will star as ‘Emcee’ and ‘Sally Bowles’ in the Tony Award-winning Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway.
Antonio Cipriano, Stephanie Torns and More to Join Joey Contreras’ IN PIECES at Joe’s Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025
Acclaimed musical theatre writer Joey Contreras will bring Songs from IN PIECES: A New Musical to Joe’s Pub for two intimate concerts. Learn more and see how to attend!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025
Acclaimed musical theatre writer Joey Contreras will bring Songs from IN PIECES: A New Musical to Joe’s Pub for two intimate concerts. Learn more and see how to attend!
Video: Watch Eva Noblezada as 'Sally Bowles' in New CABARET Footage
by Michael Major - Apr 17, 2025
Watch new footage of Eva Noblezada in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway. The new video features the production's new 'Sally Bowles' performing 'Mein Herr,' while she discusses taking on the iconic character.
by Michael Major - Apr 17, 2025
Watch new footage of Eva Noblezada in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway. The new video features the production's new 'Sally Bowles' performing 'Mein Herr,' while she discusses taking on the iconic character.
Photo: Orville Peck Teases CABARET Look With New Preview
by Michael Major - Mar 24, 2025
Just days before his first performance, Orville Peck has further revealed his identity with a new look at him in Cabaret. New photos show the country singer peeking from behind a curtain, showing his eyes without his iconic mask for the first time.
by Michael Major - Mar 24, 2025
Just days before his first performance, Orville Peck has further revealed his identity with a new look at him in Cabaret. New photos show the country singer peeking from behind a curtain, showing his eyes without his iconic mask for the first time.
Photos: See Unmasked Orville Peck & Eva Noblezada in CABARET Preview
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2025
Orville Peck has officially been unmasked as he prepares to take on the role of the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club! See new photos of the unmasked country singer, alongside his upcoming co-star, Eva Noblezada as Sally Bowles.
by Michael Major - Mar 18, 2025
Orville Peck has officially been unmasked as he prepares to take on the role of the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club! See new photos of the unmasked country singer, alongside his upcoming co-star, Eva Noblezada as Sally Bowles.
Photo: Orville Peck Reveals That He Will Perform Without Mask in CABARET
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2025
Orville Peck has confirmed that his iconic mask will not, in fact, be part of his Cabaret costume. Fans have been eager to see Peck's full face, which has not been revealed since his first album was released in 2019.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2025
Orville Peck has confirmed that his iconic mask will not, in fact, be part of his Cabaret costume. Fans have been eager to see Peck's full face, which has not been revealed since his first album was released in 2019.
Photo: New Look at Orville Peck as the Emcee in CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Michael Major - Mar 11, 2025
See a new look at Orville Peck as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. The photo cuts off Peck's eyes, not yet making it clear if the country music singer will don one of his classic masks for his performance.
by Michael Major - Mar 11, 2025
See a new look at Orville Peck as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. The photo cuts off Peck's eyes, not yet making it clear if the country music singer will don one of his classic masks for his performance.
Photo: New Look at Eva Noblezada as 'Sally Bowles' in CABARET
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2025
See a new look at Eva Noblezada in character as Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. The Great Gatsby alum joins the Broadway revival alongside Orville Peck. See new photos of her in in Sally Bowles' fuzzy green jacket and purple costume.
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2025
See a new look at Eva Noblezada in character as Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. The Great Gatsby alum joins the Broadway revival alongside Orville Peck. See new photos of her in in Sally Bowles' fuzzy green jacket and purple costume.
New Musical BIG FAMOUS Workshop Presentation Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025
The Directors Company will produce a workshop presentation of the new musical BIG FAMOUS, directed by Rachel Klein. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025
The Directors Company will produce a workshop presentation of the new musical BIG FAMOUS, directed by Rachel Klein. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
Photos: Eva Noblezada & Orville Peck Get Into CABARET Costume
by Michael Major - Feb 26, 2025
A first look at Eva Noblezada and Orville Peck in Cabaret has been revealed. The production has shared first look photos of the pair in costume, teasing a first look at Peck without his iconic mask on.
by Michael Major - Feb 26, 2025
A first look at Eva Noblezada and Orville Peck in Cabaret has been revealed. The production has shared first look photos of the pair in costume, teasing a first look at Peck without his iconic mask on.
Ellen Harvey to Join CABARET on Broadway as 'Fraulein Schneider'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025
Ellen Harvey will return to Broadway as ‘Fraulein Schneider’ in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre starting Monday, March 31. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025
Ellen Harvey will return to Broadway as ‘Fraulein Schneider’ in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre starting Monday, March 31. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Adam Lambert Celebrates His Birthday at CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025
Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club and Pride Live/Stonewall National Monument Visitors Center celebrated GRAMMY Award nominee Adam Lambert’s birthday with a special curtain call. Check out a video here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025
Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club and Pride Live/Stonewall National Monument Visitors Center celebrated GRAMMY Award nominee Adam Lambert’s birthday with a special curtain call. Check out a video here!
Orville Peck & Eva Noblezada to Join CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025
Country music star Orville Peck and two-time Tony Award nominee and GRAMMY Award winner Eva Noblezada will star as ‘Emcee’ and ‘Sally Bowles’ in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025
Country music star Orville Peck and two-time Tony Award nominee and GRAMMY Award winner Eva Noblezada will star as ‘Emcee’ and ‘Sally Bowles’ in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Brian Russell been in?
Brian Russell has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Brian Russell been in?
Brian Russell has not appeared in the West End.
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