Hector Coris brings latest
revue to Manhattan. (11/6/08 by Kevin Scott Hall) Welcome to a day in the life of Coris, 37, who seems to be single-handedly keeping the
city’s small clubs afloat.
"MY MOMENT (THE AMERICAN IDOL SONG)"
"Whether literally in the spotlight singing, or being honored with a nomination or win for their work in 2009, or a time to sit with friends and colleagues drinking in a summary of the year, the MAC Awards night was “the moment” for many. Some grabbed the moment, as parodied in the hilarious song called 'My Moment' (subtitled 'The American Idol Song') performed by Angela Shultz, winner of the Hanson Award. Written to be an opportunity for a performer to pull out all the stops, poke fun at that TV show’s performers’ excesses and showcase a vocal arsenal, Angela did it all sensationally. The very funny song was written by Hector Coris.
- Rob Lester, Nitelife Exchange (review of the 2010 MAC Awards)
AROUND THE WORLD IN A BAD MOOD (Phoenix, AZ)
"One of the most charming sequences spotlights two flight attendants [Rachael Lee and Hector Coris] (who really want to be actors, of course) trying to charm the pants off a showbiz bigwig in first class by incorporating show tunes and choreography into each bit of customer service." - Julie Peterson, Phoenix New Times (April 2, 2010)
"The Mesa Arts Center is currently playing host to Rene Foss' remarkably funny comedyAround the World in a Bad Mood. From take off to landing, the delightful Rene Foss and her brilliantly gifted friends, Hector Coris and Rachael Lee, make Around the World... appear lighter than air. This flight is filled with non-stop laughter as Foss and company poke delicious, manic fun at airlines and air travel. If flight attendants were as entertaining as Ms. Foss, Ms. Lee and Mr. Coris, then flying would definitely be more fun. Mr. Coris is incredibly funny as a German stewardess, Mona Lot, one of his many flighty roles. The loony, lunatic, side-splitting hilarity of Around the World in a Bad Mood will dispel all of life's peccadilloes and leave you with a happy, Cheshire cat's grin. You will be exhausted from laughter." - Joseph Gordon, Gilbert Theater Examiner (March 24, 2010)
Check out our live appearance on "Sonoran Living" (Phoenix, AZ) on March 23, 2010. (after the ad)
THE CONCERTS AT TUDOR CITY GREENS "The program presented a solidly professional roster of talent, including the exuberant Hector Coris...Performing outdoors can be tricky. Subtle vocal effects that make a ballad moving in a club get lost beyond the front rows; ditto fast-paced “throw-away” quips that become...well, thrown away. That’s why performers like Hector Coris...got solid attention."
- Peter Haas, Cabaret Scenes (May 13, 2009)
FADE-OUT, FADE-IN "Hector Coris is a blustery hoot." - Michael Dale, BroadwayWorld.com (February, 2009)
THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND
"Some of the performers are so good that shows could be built around them. Hope Landry (also a fine singer and actor) has an affecting “My Coloring Book” and is joined in good counterpoint with Coris’s full-voiced “I Don’t Remember You." - OOBR (April 2007)
SNOOPY THE MUSICAL
"It’s a delightful way to spend an hour and a half. The voices here are terrific—and the ensemble is musically crisp and well-rehearsed. Hector Coris as Snoopy lets it rip with a belty version of 'The Big Bow-Wow' in Act II. Coris’s dry takes and well-timed deadpans as Snoopy are hilarious...his energy as Snoopy and understanding of famous pooch’s absurdly moody temperament is spot-on." - Matt Schicker, The Brooklyn Papers (March 11, 2006)
WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM?
"Given the style of these songs, it's fair to say that they live or die in their lyrics, so we're happy to report that Coris displays a sassy sense of humor. From the darkly funny "Find It In Your Heart," about a knife rather than love, to the rousing "In Heaven (They Sing Nothing But Showtunes)," the lyrics are playful and consistently amusing. What's Your Problem? features a cast of three solid performers. Coris is one of them, and he's particularly adept at putting over his own material." -Scott & Barbara Siegel, Nightlife Notes (April 21, 2006)
"Character clown Coris is hammy, show-biz fun! - Michael Dale, BroadwayWorld.com
"Coris is a charming master of ceremonies, as he narrates an occasional anecdote about a song’s history or tells a joke as a segue. His cabaret experience is apparent, and he has enough charismatic stage quality to do a one-man show." - Jaime Robert Carillo, NYTheatre.com July 25, 2005)
"Hector is an eager-to-please entertainer with great comic timing and the ability to sell a song to a faretheewell. He can sing and he's clearly not shy!" - Rob Lester, TalkinBroadway.com (June 3, 2005)
NOT ME "Hector Coris is a delightful discovery.Not Me, this songwriter/singer's playful act at Don't Tell Mama, was wry, rueful, and royally ridiculous. Coris sings his own inspired, self-deprecating songs with a genuine talent for performance: He has impeccable comic timing and a great sad-sack mug." - Scott & Barbara Siegel, The Siegel Column (July 13, 2004) "Hector not only bubbles with energy and mischiefbut knows how to sell a song putting his musical theatre training to good use."- Rob Lester, EDGE New York
"What makes Hector so special is that not only is he a good singer, he is also very funny...and clever and sweet, and playful and charming - qualities that carry through from his delightful original lyrics and patter to his delivery. Lying at the core of all the humor and frivolity is a mix of intelligence and niceness, and while he is a polished performer, he does everything with unassuming natural ease. As if that weren't enough, he is as huggable as he is talented, making his show a particularly joyful experience. ." - Roy Sander, critic and columnist
BYE BYE BIRDIE "Hector Coris , a veteran of many Brooklyn Family Theatre shows, once again proves he can make any part his own...Coris has a voice and presence that keeps the show moving briskly."
- Paulanne Simmons, The Brooklyn Papers (November 6, 2004)
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN "This reviewer never tires of hearing Coris' brassy baritone."
- Paulanne Simmons, The Brooklyn Papers (February 21, 2004)
AROUND THE WORLD IN A BAD MOOD (NYC)
"[Rene] Foss was blessed with an outstanding supporting cast, all of whom had terrific voices and contributed immeasurably to the evening's brightest moments, especially the adorably versatile Hector Coris."
-Doug DeVita,OOBR (January 2000)
SUBWAYS ARE FOR SLEEPING "This is truly musical comedy, a now extinct species, and it is a marvel to me that you can find performers who can still do it. Director Hector Coris and choreographer Diego Funes have both brought inventiveness to the show. As this amazing production shows, classical musical theater -- the art that lured so many of us to New York -- is alive and kicking. Bravo!" - Howard Kissel, The Daily News (November 10, 2009)
"The spirited small-scale production, as directed with pep and humor by Hector Coris, provides a great deal of musical comedy fun in an intimate cabaret setting." - Matt Windman, amNY (November 11, 2009)
ANGELA SHULTZ: KISS ME LIKE YOU MEAN IT "Kiss Me Like You Mean It is very nearly the ideal show, boasting a finely balanced program of mostly newer songs, wonderful custom-tailored arrangements from pianist/music director Brett Kristofferson (including some of his own material), and performances by both Ms. Shultz and Mr. Kristofferson that were pitch-perfect – both musically and theatrically. There are two gems of love lost from Mr. Kristofferson – ' Goodbye Love' and 'Things that Haunt Me' – and director Hector Coris’ hilarious send-up of American Idolatry, 'My Moment'. Ms. Shultz, Mr. Kristofferson, and Mr. Coris are to be commended for their eclectic and smart song selection." - Chuck Lavazzi, KDHX.org
THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE GOES PUBLIC "A FAST, FUNNY AND SOLID CHARMER! Director Hector Coris and choreographer Dana Boll deliver a swift, fully-entertaining production!" - Michael Dale,BroadwayWorld
BRING BACK BIRDIE
"Treated with real affection but with a sense of self-awareness, the broad comic elements were handled slyly and deftly. They didn’t cross the line into the land of no return: cartoonish or condescending style. And wisely, they didn’t go too far in the other direction by asking us to take things too seriously. Things moved briskly and breezily, with in-character reactions a specialty. Bring Back Birdie was a major bright spot in the theatre year of 2006. Make that a standing ovation!" - Rob Lester, EDGE NY
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