Sultry, versatile, mesmerizing,
powerful......these are just a few of the words written by
entertainment critics worldwide to describe the talent of MS.RYAN.
A native of Detroit, Michigan, Ms Ryan has entertained and
delighted millions of people for more than 30 years as an actress,
singer, recording artist, nightclub, and concert performer. Rarely
do we find a talent that gives 100% and more, but Ms. Ryan does
exactly that, packing each and every performance with emotion and
her unique expressive style. From the hottest night spots
throughout the Midwest and Coast to coast, to the fabulous Las
Vegas Strip to the cruise decks of some of the most famous ships in
the United States.... from just about anywhere in the world to
stages, television, and the silver screen, Ms. Ryan captures her
audiences by first alluring them with her vocal magic then trapping
them with her charm, wit, passion, and sincerity. Ms.
Ryan’s Broadway credits include, Dreamgirls,
(the role of Effie White, Ain’t Misbehavin, (the
role of Nell Carter) Chicago the Musical, (the role of Matron Mama
Morton) and Madison Square Gardens A Christmas Carol, (the role of
The Ghost Of Christmas Present) Ms Ryan is the only woman to ever
perform that role. Additional theater credits include the Role of
Bloody Mary in the musical South Pacific in Thailand, Australia and
China. Blues in The Night, for which Ms. Ryan was awarded both the
Carbonell and Zoni Award for Best Actress in a Musical. The Old
Settler, Seven Guitars, and Cole Porter Request The Pleasure, in
which she gave another award winning performance; receiving the
Carbonell Award for Best Supporting Actress. A diverse performer
capable of appealing to a wide array of audiences, Ms. Ryan is also
an accomplished actress, well known to television viewers as Amelia
Heterbrink on the hit sitcom "Amen", and Mrs. Dixon on the hit
sitcom "Good News". Film work include Francis Ford
Coppola’s "The Cotton Club", "Went to Coney
Island", Disney’s Animated Feature "Hercules",
(the voice of Thalia), the Hercules television cartoon series on
ABC and Mrs. William’s in "Nikita Blues" - a
film produced by Roz Ryan and Marc Cayce. She played oppisite John
Amos as "Flo Anderson" on the hit WB series "All About The
Andersons". And as Loretta McKee on "JAG" In 2005, she is "Mae
Palmer" on The Showtime series "BARBERSHOP", The Landlady in Chris
Rocks 2007 hit "I Think I Love My Wife" Mother Candace in the
feature film "Divine Intervention" written and directed by Van
Elder. Jan 2008 has Mz. Ryan adding her voice as "Bubbie" in
Cartoon Networks "The Marvelous Misadventures of Flap Jack" and
returning to Broadway on Jan 14, in "Chicago The Musical" for
another of many opened end runs. "All things are accomplished
through Christ Jesus." - Praise God!!!
