Backstage

Russ working in class with Shelly Markham at the piano.

Russ working in class with cabaret legend Andrea Marcovicci

After the Faculty Concert. l-r, Christopher Denny, Russ, Shelly Markham, Irenka Jakubiak, Barry Kleinbort, David Gaines

The ladies of the Class of 2006 backstage before the final concert.

Russ with Karen Mason backstage before the final concert.

The boys of the Class of 2006 (both of them!) - Russ with classmate Robert Green from Sydney, Australia.

Russ with fellow classmate Jenna Esposito.

Russ with classmate Gretchen Reinhagen

Marquee of The Empire Plush Room

Backstage at The Empire Plush Room. l-r, Eric Thompson (drummer), Kelly Park (Musical Director/piano), Tony Malfatti (sax/clarinet)

Backstage at The Empire Plush Room - Tony Malfatti, Russ' sax/clarinet player.

Hitting the road! Reid Whatley & Eric Thompson finish packing the van as the boys head to LA.

Russ' bass player Reid Whatley at Sterling's Upstairs in Los Angeles.

Reid Whatley & Eric Thompson crash in the van after the first show at Sterling's Upstairs in Los Angeles.

Kelly Park and Reid Whatley relax after the second show at Sterling's Upstairs in Los Angeles.

Eric Thompson crashes in the hotel after the second show at Sterling's Upstairs in Los Angeles.

With Hermyne, one of Russ' Austin fans!

The great Eartha Kitt, with whom Russ shared the stage at the gala.

The boys in the band! l-r, Kelly Park (Musical Director/piano), Reid Whatley (bass), Russ, Tony Malfatti (sax/clarinet)

Gathered around the piano, singing show tunes!

Russ as the "amusing decorator", Reynaldo Descanso

Russ in his costume as Jeff Weston, ace reporter

Most of the cast - another incredible team!!

In the dressing room

An artistic shot by Russ' castmate and friend, Christa Boggs

Christa and Russ at the opening night party

Greg MacKellan and Russ at the opening night party

The glorious cast of "Miniie's Boys" - what a fabulous crew to work with!

Ladies and Gentlemen, Miss Dusty Rhodes! (as portrayed by her creator, Miss Amy Cole)

Russ' homage to Dusty!

Opening Night of "Red, Hot & Blue!"

Brian Yates Sharber and Amanda King giving a bit of 'tude at the cast party!

Michael Patrick Gaffney (our fantastic Finian) and his partner Kim at the cast party

Long before Gay marriage was legal in Massachusetts, Russ played a blushing groom

August 2006 - Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts Camp, Steamboat Springs, CO

Russ working in class with Shelly Markham at the piano.