A graduate of The American Academy Of Dramatic Arts, as a performer Mr. Ryall has worked with George Abbott, Hal Prince, Sir Peter Hall, Mike Ockrent, Susan Stroman, Des McAnuff, Herbert Ross, Wayne Cilento, Rob Marshall, Kent Thompson, Dan Siretta and extensively with Tommy Tune. He was Mr. Tune's understudy in My One and Only, appeared in The Best Little Whorehouse, Whorehouse Goes Public, and was involved with Grand Hotel from its inception, remaining with the Broadway Company for a year before becoming the Dance Captain for the International Touring Company. He received rave reviews across the country for his portrayal of Spats in the 2002 - 2003 National Touring Company of Some Like It Hot, starring Tony Curtis, and was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical of 2002 by the Dallas Theater League. Mr. Ryall also received the distinction of being voted one of the Top Ten Cabaret Performers in NYC of 2002 by Theatermania.com. He has been seen on Broadway in the original casts of Me and My Girl, Grand Hotel, How To Succeed, Whorehouse Goes Public, High Society, Amadeus, and Seussical The Musical, and can be heard on all of the cast recordings. (With the exception of Amadeus, of course.) He has appeared on three Tony Awards broadcasts and has made numerous television and film appearances. |
Direction | ||
2003 Broadway Gypsy of the Year "Group Sales" Opening Number |
Palace Theatre | featuring Julie Halston, Mario Cantone & 35 Broadway "Gypsies" |
47 Minutes of 47 Years | Don't Tell Mama's | Mus. Dir. Steven Silverstein |
Grand Hotel | San Jose Civic Light Opera | January 1994 |
1998 Broadway Gypsy of the Year | Marquis Theatre | Co-directed with Sam Ellis Hosted by Lea Delaria, Martin Short |
1997 Broadway Gypsy of the Year | Virginia Theatre | Hosted by Lea Delaria, Jonathan Haadary |
1996 Broadway Gypsy of the Year Presentation for How to Succeed... |
Virginia Theatre | |
1995 Broadway Easter Bonnet Presentation for How to Succeed... |
Palace Theatre | |
Simply Grand Musical Revue | San Francisco, Tempe, and Salt Lake City | Benefited local AIDS organizations |
Seasons of Love Cabaret | Triad Theatre | Curran Reichert and Phil Hall |
As I Am One-Man Show | Steve McGraw's | Benefit for BC/EFA |
The Veracity of Tenacity One-Man Show | Triad Theatre | Benefit for BC/EFA |
Choreography | ||
Grand Hotel | San Jose Civic Light Opera | January 1994 |
1998 Broadway Gypsy of the Year | Marquis Theatre | Conceived, Directed and Choreographed Opening Number |
1998 Broadway Gypsy of the Year | Marquis Theatre | Conceived, Directed and Choreographed Opening Number |
1997 Broadway Gypsy of the Year | Virginia Theatre | Hosted by Lea Delaria, Jonathan Haadary |
The Misanthrope "Fred and Ginger" Duet | Marymount College | Directed by Richard Niles |