Testimonials
"Kelly's unique voice and his wonderful songwriting style come together to make great music. I love it."
Paul Gongaware
Co-CEO, AEG Live/Concerts West
“Wonderful.”
Andrew Lyndford
Casting Director CTG, Center Theatre Group
Ahmanson/Mark Taper Forum
"Kelly produces cutting edge music tracks with super tight contemporary rhythms which energize his skilled and impactful compositions. Uniquely talented across a wide range of occupations, that is who Kelly Brighton is. Watching Kelly in his role of Pontius Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar was like an emotional tornado ripping through the hearts of the audience. Kelly is a passionate, nuanced actor and powerful singer that can deliver notes that send chills down the spine of everyone in the audience."
Stephan Oberhoff
Music Producer & Performer (Quincy Jones, Melissa Manchester, Brenda Russell, Jason Gould and many others.)
"Kelly is a remarkably gifted vocalist and songwriter. A great actor. A powerhouse of talent."
Jim West
Grammy-nominated Recording Artist
Lead Guitarist for “Weird Al” Yankovic
"Kelly is without question one of the most gifted vocalists I've worked with. Even a casual spin of his recordings will reveal this and more to the uninitiated."
John Hill
Nashville Symphony/Grammy Winning Recording Engineer
Professor of Recording Industry, MTSU
"Awesome."
Erika Sellin
Casting Director CTG, Center Theatre Group
Ahmanson/Mark Taper Forum
"I have worked with hundreds of musical theatre performers on Broadway, the Ahmanson Theatre and elsewhere. When it comes to performing, Kelly Brighton is as good as it gets. He truly is a virtuosic tenor and a wonderful, dynamic actor. I am also consistently impressed with his terrific skills as a composer, producer, arranger and musical book writer."
Christopher Raymond (Composer, Writer, Musical Director)
Music Director of the L.A. Ovation Awards, Ahmanson Theatre, and DOMA Theatre Company
"Excellent."
Danny Feldman
Producing Artistic Director
Pasadena Playhouse
"Fun!"
Phyllis Schuringa
Geffen Playhouse
Artistic Associate & Casting Director
"Excellent!"
Geoff Elliot
Artistic Director
A Noise Within
"Kelly is a multi-talented artist. He tapped into a deep source and his music flows freely from it, nourishing everyone who hears his beautiful songs and voice."
Teri DeSario
Grammy-nominated Recording Artist
"Kelly is an accomplished musician and actor. Truly gifted in his talents."
Darcy Fulmer
Former Music Director - KROQ, MTV and VH1
"Kelly Brighton is a vocal phenomenon. He's a sensation singing everything from Pop to Sondheim to Opera."
Delores Stevens
Artist Director Martha's Vineyard Chamber Music/Renowned Concert Pianist
Grammy Nominating Committee, NARAS