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James Wright is one of Kansas City's busiest and most
sought-after professional actors and singers. He appears throughout the midwest and regularly on stages throughout the city, including The New Theatre Restaurant, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Starlight Theatre, The Quality Hill Playhouse, The Unicorn Theatre, Musical Theatre Heritage and The American Heartland Theatre where he earned a Drama Desk nomination for Best Actor in a Musical for his work in the acclaimed I Love You, Youre Perfect, Now Change. Robert Trussell of The Kansas City Star dubbed James "one of Kansas City's most versatile comic actors. He seems to evoke laughter effortlessly with subtle body language, superb timing and minimal changes in facial expression." |
| His many stage productions include
Murder by the Book, Sweeney Todd, Frankie & Johnny in the Claire de
Lune, The Great American Trailer Park Musical, Out of Order, Rhapsody in
Gershwin, How to Succeed in Buisiness Without Really Trying, The Fantasticks,
The Pajama Game, Married Alive, Footloose, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hello Dolly,
The Buddy Holly Story, Trial by Jury, The Front Page, Music of the 1920's &
30's, The World Goes 'Round, Shear Madness, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,
Grease, Guys and Dolls, Twigs, Music of the 1950's, Cabaret Swings, Sylvia,
Youre a Good Man Charlie Brown, Gettysburg, Dames at Sea, A Salute to Richard
Rodgers, Ill Be Seeing You, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,
Showstoppers, The 1940s Radio Hour, Oscar Sings, The Music Man, The Gifts of
the Magi, Arsenic and Old Lace, The Melody Lingers On, You Cant Take It With
You, Rumors, Songs from the Silver Screen, Silver Dollar, A Little House
Christmas, Dont Dress for Dinner, Funny Money and countless others. He is a
proud member of Actor's Equity Association. James has had the distinct pleasure of sharing the stage with such stars as Gary Sandy, Jamie Farr, Ann B. Davis, Karen Valentine, Andy Williams, Kristin Chenoweth, Michele Lee, Patty Duke and the late, great Don Knotts. In addition to his stage performances, he is a regular soloist at St. Margarets Catholic Church, Unity Village, Unity Church of Independence and Unity Church of Overland Park. As a member of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) and the Screen Actor's Guild (SAG), James also manages a very busy commercial acting career, appearing in numerous television commercials, radio voice-overs, corporate videos, product jingles and print advertisements. He has also appeared in two feature films: Suspension and CSA:Confederate States of America. See his video and audio demos here. In December of 2002, James released his first CD entitled Absolutely Wright!, romantic and nostalgic songs written by Carl Bolte, Jr. and his new CD, entitled Center Stage: Songs of Spirit from the Musical Theatre is available now. . James lives in Lees Summit, Missouri with his wife Joellen and their two children. "You watch him and you can not take your eyes off of his heart on his sleeve." Frankie & Johnny in the Claire de Lune KC Stage "Wright blends decorum and depravity in perfect balance as the judge." Sweeney Todd James D. Watts Jr. Tulsa World "James Wright's lush baritone voice is, without a doubt, one of the finest in the theatre today. He effortlessly combines powerful expression with smooth crooning in a style that is eminently enjoyable." Michael Vodde; Director Los Angeles, CA " …Wright shows considerable skill…utilizing some well-timed facial expressions and physicality to establish a very funny character." Funny Money Terry Erbe PitchWeekly "Wright is most memorable…worth the price of the show." Terry Erbe PitchWeekly "An exceptional talent with an amazing voice, reminiscient of crooners of the past. Mary Beth Farrell Denver, CO James Wright is delightful to listen to, and extremely fun to watch. His warm, funny and very sincere delivery is most impressive." Christmas at the Ritz Ron Simonian PitchWeekly "Wright brings versatile, commanding vocal presence and fine comic timing…" Robert Eisele The Kansas City Star "Wright demonstrates how the power of a well-performed show tune can woo the heart…the audience ate it up" Brian McTavish The Kansas City Star "Best of all, the quartet includes cabaret king James Wright, who can be as tender as he is funny." Alan Scherstuhl The Pitch "James is one of the best I've heard at understanding and interpreting a song. He "gets it" and has a wonderful and rare talent of bringing the listener to a new insight of the music he sings so well." Andy Heath Lee's Summit, MO "James Wright delivered a virtuoso performance and received a sustained ovation for his efforts." Songs from the Silver Screen Robert Eisele The Kansas City Star "James Wright is fantastic as the Big Bopper." The Buddy Holly Story Alan Scherstuhl The Pitch "James Wright, one of Kansas City's most reliable pleasures." Married Alive! Alan Scherstuhl The Pitch "His singing touches the soul. I'm his number one fan." Patricia Seiter Overland Park, KS |
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