RICHARD ROWAN

Lucky Stiff

Also doing well in a variety of roles, sometimes with lightning-swift changes, are . . . the especially versatile Richard Rowan (master of mischievous madcap and a Cheshire Cat grin}.

Rob Lester, Talkin' Broadway

 

Do Re Mi

Much of the production's expert comedy comes from the trio of unsavory colleagues, with polished line readings, economy of movement, and laughable facial reactions by Eric Michael Gillett, Richard Rowan, and John Leone.

Rob Lester, Talkin' Broadway

 

Sugar

Richard Rowan (was) phenomenal, hilarious . . . . great fun . . . really knows how to deliver a line.

Peter Filichia, Broadway Radio

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I really loved Richard Rowan as Osgood Fielding III.  He was just amazing . . . I thought he was just wonderful.

Michael Portantiere, Broadway Radio

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Two memorable supporting characters add considerably to the antics:  Richard Rowan as Osgood, a demonically ditzy aging playboy, and Oren Korenblum as Spats Palazzo, a diminutive mob boss who,

alongside his two oversized henchmen, expresses every sentiment in nonstop tap dancing.

Will Friewald, The New York Sun

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She Loves Me

A scene in the Cafe Imperiale gives Richard Rowan a chance to strut some wonderful stuff as the Headwaiter, all teeth and rectangular jaw, insisting on the "Romantic Atmosphere" of his louche establishment, complete with a "Tango Tragique," in contrast to the retail working romance, waltz, and patter, of Maraczek's shop.

Jim Kates, The Arts Fuse

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Beauty and the Beast

The most laughs, however, probably come from Jim J. Bullock and Richard Rowan as Cogsworth and Lumiere, respectively.  It's rare that they utter a word that isn't funny.  Both actors completely and genuinely embrace their characters' distinctive traits.

Brian Passey, The Spectrum

 

The supporting cast is excellent, especially Richard Rowan as Lumiere and Cathy Newman as Mrs. Potts.

Tom Wharton, The Salt Lake Tribune

 

As is the case in the film, the supporting characters shine, most notably Matt Merchant as the arrogant Gaston and Richard Rowan as the very-French Lumiere.

Jonathan Decker, ldsmag.com

 

A Little Night Music

Rowan offers a fine and sympathetic performance of a man still haunted and drawn to his first love but desperately seeking to be loyal to his wife.  When Rehn and Rowan unite in the show's classic number, "Send in the Clowns," they deliver all the heartache and all the bittersweet joy that has enshrined this song as a classic even today.

Christopher White, aleteia.org

 

Likewise her lovers, Langeder and Rowan respectively, were satisfyingly present and complex . . . . again, I am inclined to applaud Rowan and Langeder for playing opposing gentlemen with considerable reality and spunk.

Jerron Herman, theasy.com

 

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

And Richard Rowan, as a disgruntled Vice Principal, is even more than that.  Mr. Rowan has the lion's share of the funny lines here and his dead-pan delivery is perfectly timed.

Tom Holehan, ctcritics.org

 

The Spickner Spin

. . . Rowan, whose Horstein is . . . cunningly realized and superbly sung.

Matthew Murray, talkinbroadway.com

 

As an opportunistic politico, Richard Rowan sneered evily; his powerful wide-ranging baritone should never need amplification.

Carolyn Albert, Trek or Treat

 

Forever Plaid

. . . Richard Rowan as Smudge, the lugubrious bass who holds his own both as a singer and an actor.  His "Sixteen Tons" is a welcome moment, and his "Rags to Riches" rendition made me laugh out loud.

Claudia Perry, aislesay.com

 

 

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

The pharaoh (Richard Rowan) is the spitting image of Elvis right down to the southern drawl and gyrating pelvis.

Jill Grogg, Times Record

 

Richard Rowan, who plays both Jacob and Potiphar, creates two distinct characters.  I wasn't even aware it was the same actor until I read my program closely after the show.

Michelle Monteforte Gray, Tribune Chronicle

 

Kiss Me, Kate

Stealing the show, however, are Richard Rowan and Kevin McClarnon as gangsters who get bitten by the acting bug.  Between Rowan's droll delivery (in taunting "Mr. Gray-ham") and McClarnon's James Cagney gesture, the pair garner the most laughs; and their version of "Brush Up Your Shakespeare," performed vaudevillian-style before a drop curtain, is an audience favorite.

Brian Bixler, Press Journal

 

Godspell

His (Jesus') duet with Richard Rowan on "All for the Best" brought down the house.

Andrew Eggert, Off-Off-Broadway Review

 

The Mikado

Vocally, he (Nanki-Poo) is counterbalanced by . . . the magnificent, every-wiry Richard Rowan as Pish-Tush.

Leonard Jacobs, The Resident

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Bound  for  Broadway!

Richard Rowan--The next Jim Carrey?  . . . . Richard Rowan's facial expressions, body movements, posture, and overall appearance were so similar to Jim Carrey's, the star of the Ace Ventura movies and others, that I had to look in the program to see if there was any relation.  I do admit, though, Rowan's voice is much better than Carrey's---who can be heard singing in his new movie The Cable Guy.  With that  voice, acting ability and similar Carrey style, Rowan really could be the next "Ace."

Nicole Gill, The River Reporter

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Puttin' on the Ritz

Richard Rowan keeps the entire evening well whipped up.  He is everywhere and can--and does--almost anything and everything with an amazing degree of panache.  He has a wonderful face and physical being for comedy, high-camp or low farce, combined with a rich vocal prowess.  You are always amazed when he vocally turns on for a semi-serious or serious song.  With the breaks and properly handled, this young man could be most successful.

Frank Wagner, The Islander

 

Richard Rowan was born for the theatre.  Tall and expressive, he connects with the audience in a way I have seen few performers ever do.  It is difficult to imagine this young man doing anything else this well for a living.

Dan Shank, Happenings

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With a Song in My Heart

Richard Rowan's warm baritone is matched by his winning ways.

Maxine Ginsberg, Naples Daily News

 

The News in Revue

. . . Richard Rowan's work-up of Prince Charles.  Done expertly by this versatile actor, Rowan wears enormous plastic ears attached to his own, garnering the actor a laugh from his very entrance.  Then, to make matters even funnier, he employs his rich, almost showstopping baritone to a version of "I Am What I Am" which attempts to justify his much-ballyhooed aloofness toward Prince Diana.

Leonard Jacobs, The Resident

 

. . . Richard Rowan, with giant ears as Prince Charles (as well as John Gotti, Jack Kemp and others) is exceptionally funny.

William A. Raider, Star Ledger

 

 

 

 

 

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