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Krissy Richmond's
REVIEWS
February 20, 2020
BWW Review: A FANTASTICKS FOR THE AGES OPENS THE GORDY
Stages THE FANTASTICKS is just that - a treat. Directed with a delicate touch by Kenn McLaughlin with lilting, whimsical choreography by Krissy Richmond and skillful musical direction by Robin Ward Holloway, this performance pulls aside the trappings and trinkets of grander musicals and lets the actors tell their stories simply and with truth and joy.
August 20, 2018
Announcing the 2018 Houston Theater Awards
Richmond, former Houston Ballet principal and Broadway star (Roxie Hart in Chicago, the Garbo-esque Madame Grushinskaya in Grand Hotel, the imperious Queen in Matthew Bourne's gay-infused Swan Lake), and Houston treasure (she teaches the Parkinson class for Houston Ballet), glosses this underground world with a tacky inventiveness and a Broadway pro's technique and know-how. Her Cabaret swirls in dark tones and silky moves; it's smoothly seductive. It's got glitz and grunge allure. There's nothing more that can be done to cafe chairs than what the Kit Kat Club girls do to them in “Mein Herr.” Richmond has graced our stages as performer and choreographer, and last year received her first Houston Theater Award for Choreography (Godspell at A.D. Players). Now, she has another.
September 5, 2014
'New Girl' enjoyable despite its flaws
The two key reasons for doing the show, however, are well served in Krissy Richmond's sympathetic portrayal of the heroine and the orchestra's strong performance of Merrill's melodious score, conducted with spirit and sensitivity by Dominique Royem.
February 4, 2020
The Fantasticks Delivers Fantastically at the New Gordy Theater
All the voices are good (often great) in this production, but what also impressed me was the physical agility of this cast. From intricate choreography from Krissy Richmond, to running with scissors (okay, big hedge shears—did I mention that gardening is an important motif in this play?) to an actual tableau, everyone gives it all they’ve got in terms of pure energy.
August 22, 2017
Announcing the 2017 Houston Theater Awards
But what truly raises the barre is the gifted, dare we say inspired, work of choreographer Krissy Richmond, former Houston Ballet principal and, later, Broadway star, and now guru to those wanna-be Broadway babies at The Kinkaid School as director of dance. Which is proof that she knows her way around a stage. She swathes Godspell with heavenly movement, a divine pastiche that echoes jazzy Fosse, the irrepressible Jack Cole glamour of Hollywood fame and plain old Broadway pizzazz. She makes each routine unique, filled with a bursting charm that drips charisma. She raises your pulse. They are dance-mad at A.D. Players, whether pounding a table, frugging in a backup group or shimmying in a kickline. So you think you can dance? Well, maybe if Krissy Richmond gives you the steps.
September 5, 2014
New Girl in Town Is a Forgotten Gem, Resuscitated by Bayou City Concert Musicals
A better rendition would be hard to find. The casting is impeccable. We've known for a long time that Krissy Richmond (Anna), former principal dancer at Houston Ballet and veteran of Broadway, is a triple threat as singer, dancer, and actor, but she's a revelation here.
April 28, 2010
Capsule Stage Reviews: Man from Nebraska, Reefer Madness, Stick Fly
The play comes fully alive when he takes flight, meeting the raunchy divorcee (Krissy Richmond), the knowing earth mother (Portia Gant) and her cheeky sculptor boyfriend (David Matranga). The splendid ensemble cast keeps the play alive until Ken discovers his abandoned feelings and reconciles his life — or as best as one can, so Letts writes, with someone by your side.
January 31, 2020
Delightful Fantasticks
Opens The Gordy, Stages' New Home
This production taps into a world of make-believe that doesn’t take itself too seriously and desperately wants you to have a good time. Though the most cynical among us might disagree, I’d bet that even a cynic would crack a smile and find their toes tapping. Even if it might be against their will. This is exemplified best by their laugh-inducing duet “Never Say No,” which is really pushed over the top by Krissy Richmond’s playful choreography. Richmond incorporates all manner of dance throughout the production, including waltz, a balletic death, and the recognizable arm circles of flamenco, but the horse riding and sword fight miming and two-man kick line for the dads are particularly apt for such a lighthearted show.
July, 2017
A.D. Players presents unique interpretation of 'Godspell'
Godspell" is directed by Houston actor and director Justin Doran. Doran has more than 100 professional theatre credits as an actor and director, having performed and/or directed for the Alley Theatre, Main Street Theater, 4th Wall, Stages Repertory Theater, Black Lab Theater, Houston Grand Opera and the Houston Ballet.The show is choreographed by Krissy Richmond, a former principal dancer for the Houston Ballet and a veteran Broadway performer. Jack Beetle is the music director, and the onstage band is led by Stephen W. Jones.
October 27, 2013
The funny opera: A silly and sumptuous Die Fledermaus shows HGO isn't afraid to laugh
This Fledermaus has several impressive spectacles by choreographer and associate director Daniel Pelzig, including a grand waltz, a camp Hungarian bellhop czárdás, and a sweeping Astaire-and-Rogers routine danced confidently by Philip Broomhead and Krissy Richmond.
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