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The Following reviews concern themselves with various roles & performances I have done over the last few years. This page does not include my Les Miserables reviews.Those can be found in les miserables reviews .  More "pics" will be coming to this page.
miscellaneous reviews...
"Unsinkable Molly Brown"
What keeps this production afloat are the charismatic lead performances of Dohan & Kinsey. The lanky Kinsey is a charming leading man with a glorious bass voice.
-Les Spindle, Backstage West

In Susan Dohan & Richard Kinsey, director Jan Duncan has two of the strongest leads imaginable. Kinsey takes center stage everytime he appears.
-Eric Marchese, Orange County Register
"J.C. Superstar"
But the most compelling characters here are the most evil. All the priests, but particularly Caiaphas - the established Richard Kinsey - and Annas - the up and coming Jessie Galvan - are deliciously menacing.
-Ada Calhoun, Austin, Texas
Jesus Christ Superstar:
Richard as Caiphas.
www.richardkinsey.com
"Where in the world?" From the "Yestin /Koppitt" Phantom
Blind Bartemeus: The Glory of Easter
"Man Of LaMancha"
Leading the effort is Richard Kinsey in the duel role of Spanish poet/playwright Cervantes and the crazed, yet noble Don Quixote De LaMancha. Boasting a powerful singing voice,
Kinsey lends ballast to Quixote's soaring ballads and poetic speeches; he mines this challenging role for every ounce of comic irony and pathos. - Les Spindle, Backstage West, "Crtics' Pick"

Kinsey, best known to some for his Broadway incarnation of Les Miserables' stern Inspector Javert, thoroughly enjoys playing a likeable madman here. Everytime Kinsey becomes Quixote, he is thoroughly inspired.
-Alessandra Djurklou, Daily Pilot
"RAGTIME"
Richard Kinsey performs a shortsighted but multi-shaded father.
-Les Spindle Backstage West

Kinsey's square jaw and stiff neck reflect father's rigidity, and his baritone, the man's underlying sadness and frustration.
-Eric Marchese, Orange County Register

Father, Richard Kinsey is a strong, imposing figure representing American values.
-Peggy O'Hara, Fullerton News Tribune

PHANTOM!!
But the core of the show-as any production should have-is made up of strong, compelling characters who can project feelings that the audience can identify with. While not so menacing or ethereal as Michael Crawford's Phantom, Richard Kinsey is tremendously affective in a more vulnerable way.
He has a deep commanding voice and while he verges on overplaying the drama. Mr. Kinsey's tormented Phantom elicits great sympathy.
His songs are particular highlights.
-Jonathan P. Turner, The Litchfield County Times

The cast is nothing short of celestial. Strong & Kinsey create a bond between the ill-starred would be lovers that touches every romantic heart string in our hearts. Both sing phenomenally and act with equal aplomb.
-Michael Frym Santa Barbara News Press
RAGTIME
Victoria strong, Karrington Chaney & Richard
Phantom is distinquished by the excellent singing and acting of Richard Kinsey & Victoria Strong.
-Paul Froemming, The Independent
Yestin/Koppit Phantom:
Victoria Strong & Richard Yestin/Koppitt Phantom
Photo Ed Krieger
Once Upon A Mattress:
Charlotte Carpenter as lady Larkin
Richard as Sir Harry
Matching Dohan's  talent with a remarkable voice and magnificent assurance is the charismatic Richard Kinsey as "Leadville Johnny Brown"
-Peggy O'Hara, Fullerton News Tribune

Richard Kinsey delivers an extraordinary baritone performance as "Leadville Johnny Brown.
-Starshine Roshell, Santa Barbara News Press

Broadway star, Richard Kinsey brings down the house with his rich baritone voice singing the role of "Leadville Johnny"
-Fulleron Observer
"Among the chosen few"
Portraying a series of Generals
Richard Kinsey-grave, brave and ramrod - straight-leaves a strong impression.
Daryll H. Miller, Los Angeles Times

"Violet"
Richard Kinsey as Violet's father does a fine job of conveying the torment of a man who because of a second of misjudgement, causes his child years of pain.
-Scott Proudfit, Backstage West
OKLAHOMA!
Chuck Wagner as Curly
Richard as Jud Fry
KISS ME KATE"
Cast in the lead roles are Frances Epsen Devlin, playing both Katherine and Lilli Vanessi (the actress portraying Katherine), and Richard Kinsey, as Petruchio and Fred Graham (the actor starring as Petruchio). The chemistry between the two is truly magical. Both are truly gifted thespians with magnificent voices and tremendous acting skills.
- Marc Samberg, Theatre Critic, East Bay Voice


"CAMELOT"
Kinsey provides the evening highlight and showstopping, "If Ever I Would Leave You". He sings and acts magnificently.
-Bruce Fessier, Desert Sun
"Mourning Becomes Electra"
Kinsey's Captain Brand (Agisthus), the lover is handsome and sexy.
-Glenda Frank, The Westsider, NYC

"Once Upon A Mattress"
Richard Kinsey is a s pompous and pseudo-macho as he can be as the dumbest knight in the middle ages.
-T.H. McCulloh, Los Angeles Times