Robert Russell
Latest News on Robert Russell:
Interview: Give Credit Where Credit is Due When it Comes to The Orchestrator! (Jun 21, 2024)
Interview: Kennedy Center's Musical Director on Why BYE, BYE, BIRDIE's Orchestrations Sound Better Than Ever (Jun 10, 2024)
Photos: First Look at APPLAUSE at The Players Guild of Leonia (Jun 7, 2024)
Interview: Give Credit Where Credit is Due When it Comes to The Orchestrator! (Jun 21, 2024)
Interview: Kennedy Center's Musical Director on Why BYE, BYE, BIRDIE's Orchestrations Sound Better Than Ever (Jun 10, 2024)
Photos: First Look at APPLAUSE at The Players Guild of Leonia (Jun 7, 2024)
BIO
Robert Russell (b. 1971 in Kansas City, MO) received his Master of Fine Arts from the California Institute of the Arts, Santa Clarita, CA and his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI.
Russell has been the subject of recent solo exhibitions at Anat Ebgi Gallery, Los Angeles, CA; Miles McEnery Gallery, New York, NY; OSMOS Station, Stamford, NY; The Cabin LA, Los Angeles, CA; Burrard Arts Foundation, Vancouver, BC, Canada; LA>
He has been included in recent group exhibitions at A Very Serious Gallery, Chicago, IL; Anat Ebgi Gallery, New York, NY; Gowan Contemporary, Geneva, Switzerland; NeueHouse Bradbury, Los Angeles, CA; Anat Ebgi Gallery, Los Angeles, CA; Roberts and Tilton Gallery, Los Angeles, CA; Pasadena Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA; Material Press, Los Angeles, CA; and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, CA.
His work may be found in the collections of the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University, Auburn, AL and the Grand Valley State University Art Gallery, Allendale, MI.
Russell lives and works in Los Angeles, CA.
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Movies
Shadow of Fear
[ 1963 ] Ransome
[ 1963 ] Ransome
Othello
[ 1965 ] Senator, Soldier, Cypriot
[ 1965 ] Senator, Soldier, Cypriot
The Whisperers
[ 1967 ] Andy
[ 1967 ] Andy
Bedazzled
[ 1967 ] Anger
[ 1967 ] Anger
Robbery
[ 1967 ] Detective
[ 1967 ] Detective
Witchfinder General
[ 1968 ] John Stearne
[ 1968 ] John Stearne
Inspector Clouseau
[ 1968 ] Stockton
[ 1968 ] Stockton
Sudden Terror
[ 1970 ] Headquarters Policeman
[ 1970 ] Headquarters Policeman
The Breaking of Bumbo
[ 1970 ] Sgt. Clegg
[ 1970 ] Sgt. Clegg
Man in the Wilderness
[ 1971 ] Smith
[ 1971 ] Smith
Sitting Target
[ 1972 ] Prison Warder One
[ 1972 ] Prison Warder One
Double Exposure
[ 1977 ] Kidnapper Russell
[ 1977 ] Kidnapper Russell
Queen of the Blues
[ 1979 ] Roscoe
[ 1979 ] Roscoe
Silver Dream Racer
[ 1980 ] Garage Mechanic
[ 1980 ] Garage Mechanic
Strange Horizons
[ 1992 ] Shorty
[ 1992 ] Shorty
Nosferatu
[ 2024 ] First Clerk
[ 2024 ] First Clerk
TV Shows
Doctor Who
The Caber, Guard
The Caber, Guard
Orlando
Jeremiah Gutbucket, Policeman
Jeremiah Gutbucket, Policeman
The Black Arrow
Priest', Red Hal
Priest', Red Hal
Z Cars
Big Man, Elliott
Big Man, Elliott
Videos
Video: Watch Phillipa Soo & the CAMELOT Cast Perform 'The Lusty Month of May' on THE TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - 2023-05-01 11:12:27
Video: Watch Highlights from CAMELOT on Broadway- Opens Tonight!
by Show Highlights - 2023-04-13 11:09:33
PHOTO/VIDEO: Get A First Look At Shereen Ahmed, Laird Mackintosh & More In MY FAIR LADY
by Alan Henry - 2019-12-18 10:41:22
VIDEO: On This Day, April 3- Kelli O'Hara Stars In A Broadway Revival of SOUTH PACIFIC
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-04-03 11:31:00
VIDEO: On This Day, April 3- Kelli O'Hara and Paulo Szot Star In SOUTH PACIFIC at Lincoln Center
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-04-03 16:41:32
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Ashley Brown, John Cudia and More in Highlights of Lyric Opera's OKLAHOMA
by Christina Mancuso - 2013-05-06 17:00:08
News
Interview: Give Credit Where Credit is Due When it Comes to The Orchestrator!
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 21, 2024
Recently I wrote a Broadway World feature dealing with a partial restoration of Robert Ginzler’s original orchestrations for Bye, Bye, Birdie at the Kennedy Center by conductor John Bell with additional work by Joshua Clayton. When the piece was shared on social media, it started a bigger conversation about proper credit for the original orchestrator. Robert Ginzler was somehow never acknowledged in the Kennedy Center program.
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 21, 2024
Recently I wrote a Broadway World feature dealing with a partial restoration of Robert Ginzler’s original orchestrations for Bye, Bye, Birdie at the Kennedy Center by conductor John Bell with additional work by Joshua Clayton. When the piece was shared on social media, it started a bigger conversation about proper credit for the original orchestrator. Robert Ginzler was somehow never acknowledged in the Kennedy Center program.
Interview: Kennedy Center's Musical Director on Why BYE, BYE, BIRDIE's Orchestrations Sound Better Than Ever
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 10, 2024
Nowadays orchestra size has become more and more of an issue for me. Even when seeing productions of classic Broadway musicals, there is a tendency to reduce the size of the orchestra for more in the way of production elements. It’s even worse when a production “reimagines” the charts completely and wipes away the work of Robert Russell Bennett, Don Walker, and even Jonathan Tunick. The latter should be deemed sacrilege.
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 10, 2024
Nowadays orchestra size has become more and more of an issue for me. Even when seeing productions of classic Broadway musicals, there is a tendency to reduce the size of the orchestra for more in the way of production elements. It’s even worse when a production “reimagines” the charts completely and wipes away the work of Robert Russell Bennett, Don Walker, and even Jonathan Tunick. The latter should be deemed sacrilege.
Photos: First Look at APPLAUSE at The Players Guild of Leonia
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2024
The Players Guild of Leonia is presenting “Applause the Musical”. Check out all new photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2024
The Players Guild of Leonia is presenting “Applause the Musical”. Check out all new photos here!
New Jersey Symphony to Present Daniil Trifonov Playing Gershwin's Piano Concerto In F
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024
Experience the New Jersey Symphony with Daniil Trifonov performing Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F. Learn more about the concert and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024
Experience the New Jersey Symphony with Daniil Trifonov performing Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F. Learn more about the concert and see how to purchase tickets.
Full Cast Set For RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA! in Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024
Further casting has been announced for RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA! in Concert, which returns to its original West End home, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, on Monday 19 August and Tuesday 20 August.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024
Further casting has been announced for RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA! in Concert, which returns to its original West End home, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, on Monday 19 August and Tuesday 20 August.
FLORA THE RED MENACE Comes to Court Square Theater Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2024
Forager Theatre Company will present Kander & Ebb's first musical, 'Flora the Red Menace,' a rarely-mounted tale about labor rights, female self-actualization, and the power of community in Depression-era New York
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2024
Forager Theatre Company will present Kander & Ebb's first musical, 'Flora the Red Menace,' a rarely-mounted tale about labor rights, female self-actualization, and the power of community in Depression-era New York
Phil Dunster and Zizi Strallen Will Lead Rodgers & Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA! in Concert stars Emmy, Critics Choice & Olivier Award-nominated actor Phil Dunster (Ted Lasso) as Curly alongside West End star Zizi Strallen (Mary Poppins) as Laurey.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S OKLAHOMA! in Concert stars Emmy, Critics Choice & Olivier Award-nominated actor Phil Dunster (Ted Lasso) as Curly alongside West End star Zizi Strallen (Mary Poppins) as Laurey.
MY FAIR LADY Comes To Popejoy Hall In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2024
The national tour of MY FAIR LADY has announced its cast for the 2023-2024 season.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2024
The national tour of MY FAIR LADY has announced its cast for the 2023-2024 season.
MY FAIR LADY Comes to the Benedum Center in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2023
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced that the Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY is coming to Pittsburgh on January 30 to February 4, 2024, at the Benedum Center, 237 7th Street.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2023
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced that the Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY is coming to Pittsburgh on January 30 to February 4, 2024, at the Benedum Center, 237 7th Street.
MY FAIR LADY Comes to Popejoy Hall in March
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023
Popejoy Presents Broadway in New Mexico is pleased to announce that the Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY is coming to Albuquerque March 21 – March 24, 2024 for six performances at Popejoy Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023
Popejoy Presents Broadway in New Mexico is pleased to announce that the Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY is coming to Albuquerque March 21 – March 24, 2024 for six performances at Popejoy Hall.
Interview: Chris Miller and Brian Usifer On Orchestrating The Avett Brothers For The Stage
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 8, 2023
Chris Miller and Brian Usifer are currently living their theatre lives as the co- Music Arrangers/Orchestrators of The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away. Brian also serves as the Musical Supervisor for the show which runs through January 14th in the Kreeger Theater space at Arena Stage.
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 8, 2023
Chris Miller and Brian Usifer are currently living their theatre lives as the co- Music Arrangers/Orchestrators of The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away. Brian also serves as the Musical Supervisor for the show which runs through January 14th in the Kreeger Theater space at Arena Stage.
Listen: Hear Christopher Plummers Vocals on 'Edelweiss' & More on THE SOUND OF MUSIC Super Deluxe Soundtrack
by Michael Major - Dec 1, 2023
With an alternate version of “Edelweiss,” the Super Deluxe Edition offers never-before-heard alternate takes of the film’s iconic songs, including such favorites as “My Favorite Things” featuring Julie Andrews and cast, “The Sound of Music,” “Something Good,” “Sixteen Going On Seventeen,” “Maria,” and over 40 other previously unreleased tracks.
by Michael Major - Dec 1, 2023
With an alternate version of “Edelweiss,” the Super Deluxe Edition offers never-before-heard alternate takes of the film’s iconic songs, including such favorites as “My Favorite Things” featuring Julie Andrews and cast, “The Sound of Music,” “Something Good,” “Sixteen Going On Seventeen,” “Maria,” and over 40 other previously unreleased tracks.
MY FAIR LADY Comes to Toledo in December
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2023
The American Theatre Guild is pleased to present the Lincoln Center Theater critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY. This production is part of the 23–24 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO SERIES and will take the Stranahan Theater stage December 14–17, 2023.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2023
The American Theatre Guild is pleased to present the Lincoln Center Theater critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY. This production is part of the 23–24 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO SERIES and will take the Stranahan Theater stage December 14–17, 2023.
Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIRY LADY Comes to Madison This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023
Overture Center has announced that the Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY is coming to Madison. With eight performances, the show will run Tuesday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 26 in Overture Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023
Overture Center has announced that the Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY is coming to Madison. With eight performances, the show will run Tuesday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 26 in Overture Hall.
Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY Comes to the North Charleston PAC in February
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2023
The Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY is coming to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center February 9 – 11, 2024. The show is part of the 2023 – 2024 Best of Broadway.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2023
The Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY is coming to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center February 9 – 11, 2024. The show is part of the 2023 – 2024 Best of Broadway.
Full Cast Set For the 2023-24 Tour of MY FAIR LADY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2023
Complete casting has been announced for the upcoming 2023-24 tour of Lincoln Center Theater’s production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY. Find out who is starring in the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2023
Complete casting has been announced for the upcoming 2023-24 tour of Lincoln Center Theater’s production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY. Find out who is starring in the show here!
TITANIC THE MUSICAL Opens At New Jersey's Old Library Theatre This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2023
Old Library Theatre (OLT), Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theatre company, will present TITANIC, THE MUSICAL, over two weekends, October 13th through October 22nd.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2023
Old Library Theatre (OLT), Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theatre company, will present TITANIC, THE MUSICAL, over two weekends, October 13th through October 22nd.
MY FAIR LADY Tickets On Sale This Week at the Overture Center
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2023
Overture Center for the Arts has announced that the Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY, directed by Bartlett Sher, is coming to Madison with eight performances beginning Tuesday, Nov. 21 in Overture Hall. Learn more about the musical here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2023
Overture Center for the Arts has announced that the Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY, directed by Bartlett Sher, is coming to Madison with eight performances beginning Tuesday, Nov. 21 in Overture Hall. Learn more about the musical here!
Broadway Revival of MY FAIR LADY Comes To The Weidner March 2024; Tickets On Sale This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2023
Don't miss the acclaimed Lincoln Center Theater production of My Fair Lady coming to The Weidner on Mar 8, 2024. Tickets on sale Friday Sept 29.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2023
Don't miss the acclaimed Lincoln Center Theater production of My Fair Lady coming to The Weidner on Mar 8, 2024. Tickets on sale Friday Sept 29.
Album Review: Extra! Extra! Read All About It! The WORLD PREMIER COMPLETE RECORDING OF OKLAHOMA! Is An H-I-T All Over Again!
by Bobby Patrick - Sep 15, 2023
Sinfonia of London is indeed an exciting super-orchestra and John Wilson & CO have polished a diamond of the American Musical Theatre to a high gloss
by Bobby Patrick - Sep 15, 2023
Sinfonia of London is indeed an exciting super-orchestra and John Wilson & CO have polished a diamond of the American Musical Theatre to a high gloss
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Robert Russell written?
Robert Russell has written 1 shows including Take Me Along (Bookwriter).
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