Reviews
Originally from Chicago, Brad now makes Los Angeles his home. He has built an extensive career in both Opera and Musical Theatre - a true "crossover" talent.
Brad was cast by Hal Prince in the original cast of the National Tour of The Phantom of The Opera (Webber) - credited with over 3,000 performances.
In 1988 David Stivender, Conductor and Chorus Master of the Metropolitan Opera, described Brad's voice as "the authentic Verdi instrument." Recently in a La Traviata performance, The Ventura Star wrote: "blessed with a warm,flowing, baritone...(Keating) raises the vocal level of every scene he enters delivering with passion and dignity."
Brad has appeared with: The Lyric Opera of Chicago, Lyric of Kansas City, Chicago Opera Theatre, Santa Barbara Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Whitewater Opera, Kennedy Center, Pasadena Playhouse, New Jersey Symphony, Milwaukee Melody Top and performed for both the President and Mrs. Bush and the President and Mrs. Clinton.
In 2001, Brad was brought to the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California (home of the Hour of Power world wide telecast) by Grammy award winning conductor, Johnnie Carl (Celine Dion and John Tesh). For years Brad has thrilled audiences with his renditions of Johnnie Carl's Magnificat and O Holy Night.
" What a vital performance Brad Keating gives...His commanding baritone voice catches all the sardonic nuances of his situation."
Chicago Tribune (world premiere of Ghouls)
"Keating's rich sound and presence gave both weight and beauty to the Opera's key moment's, earning him enthusiastic applause after his solos. He continued his glorious work in duets with Manzi where they completely matched each other in phrasing, timing and dynamics."
Santa Barbara News-Press
"The role of Engel is a touching one, and Keating brought a robust voice to it."
Chicago Sun-Times
Brad Keating was the standout as Giorgio Germont....Blessed with a warm, flowing baritone, Keating raises the level of every scene he enters...Keating delivers with passion and dignity, Above all, he does justice to Verdi's captivating music."
Ventura County Star
His Voice has the warmth that made this Prologue poignant."
The (Oregon) Register-Guard
" Brilliant character turn by Brad Keating, Inspired as the empty-headed movie star Randy Curtis."
Chicago Tribune
"Count Danilo was ably sung and acted by Brad Keating, who made for a dashing and persuasive leading man."
Richmond Palladium
"The marvelous repartee between Brad Keating and Sue Wiley was the best thing about 'Rose-Marie'."
Chicago Sun-Times
"Brad Keating's Germont is tremendous....strong and intimidating.... He instills fear, but also shows tenderness and understanding to both Violetta and his son....This is easily the best "La Traviata" I've ever seen."
Paul Berenson - The Paul Berenson Show - KTMS Santa Barbara
AWARDS
San Francisco Opera Auditions - National Finalist
Metropolitan Opera National Council - Midwest Regional Finalist
WGN/Illinois Opera Guild Auditions of the Air- National Semi-Finalist
Bel Canto Foundation - Winner of Carlo Bergonzi Award
International Opera, LTD Competition - Third Place Winner
Scholarship award from the Metropolitan Opera to study with David Stivender
Opera Rep
Germont La Traviata
Count Di Luna IL Trovatore
Tonio I Pagliacci
Silvio I Pagliacci
Sharpless Madame Butterfly
Escamillo Carman
Gianni Schicchi Gianni Schicchi
Valentin Faust
Mandarin Turandot
Danilo The Merry Widow
Frank Die Fledermouse
Bob The Old Maid and the Thief
Enrico Lucia di Lammermoor
Geronimo IL Matrimonio Segreto
Rev. Hale The Crucible
Musical Theatre
The Poet Kismet
Sky Guys and Dolls
Bob Baker Wonderful Town
Buquet The Phantom of the Opera (Webber)
Firmin The Phantom of the Opera (Webber)
Danilo The Merry Widow
Dr. Engle The Student Prince
Randy Lady in the Dark
Curtis 110 in the Shade
Marauder Shenandoah
Cliff Cabaret
Dr. Knox Ghouls
Preston On a Clear Day
Herman Rose-Marie
Beauregard Mame
Capt. Corcoran Utopia Unlimited
Horace Hello Dolly
Blindman Glory of Easter
Shepherd Glory of Christmas
Joseph Glory of Christmas
Recordings
Voices of Broadway Dodie Petit producer
Merry Christmas Disc Studio Detroit
Glory of Christmas Crystal Cathedral/Johnny Carl
Concert
New Jersey Symphony
Greenbay Symphony
Fox River Valley Symphony
Lake Shore Symphony
Sunday Evening Club Telecast PBS
Luis Palau World Wide Crusade
Starlite Orchestra New York City
Teachers of Note
Voice:
David Stivender (Metropolitan Opera), John Fiorito (Met.), Margaret Harshaw (Met., Indiana University), Elizabeth Fischer(Northwestern University), Hermandas Baer(Northwestern University)
Acting:
Dominic Missimi (Northwestern University),Ron Parady (Northwestern University)
Education
Northwestern University B.S. School of Speech
Northwestern University Masters Candidate in Vocal Performance
