Outdoor Concert Kicks Off the Zach Theatre Season

Music, moonlight, and Mickey Mouse thrills audience and performers alike

"...to what it once was," said actor and singer Roderick Sanford. "Theatre has the capability of doing that."..."

March 4, 2022 Arts Feature by Dina Barrish

Zach Theatre's The Ballad of Klook and Vinette

In tracking one couple's affair, this production shows us how love is an imperfect art

"...Shouldering the burden of combining these elements are actors Roderick Sanford and Chanel, whose effortless chemistry is the reason..."

May 17, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

TexARTS’ Little Shop of Horrors

This production of the horror comedy musical makes watching inept humans get devoured by an alien plant just a damn good time

"...exotic plants, one of which he nicknames Audrey II (Roderick Sanford). Fortunes shift when strange and unusual "Twoey" draws..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Arts Review by Laura Jones

A Christmas Carol

Zach Theatre's musical version abounds in great voices, but it may drown out Dickens with songs

"...(Bob Cratchit) and his operatic "O Holy Night." There's Roderick Sanford as Marley (and other characters too numerous to..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Arts Review by Laura Jones

Zach Theatre's A Christmas Carol

This slick and polished musical adaptation of the Dickens classic serves up holiday cheer in abundance

"...which stand out. As the Ghost of Jacob Marley, Roderick Sanford delivers a soulful, dirgelike version of Michael Jackson's..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

The Gospel at Colonus

After 18 years, Zach has remounted this mix of Greek tragedy and gospel, and miracles abound

"...– Janis Stinson, Judy Arnold, Jacqui Cross, Felicia Dinwiddie, Roderick Sanford, Kenny Williams – and all bring to this..."

April 25, 2014 Arts Review by Robert Faires

'The Gospel at Colonus'

After 17 years, Zach Theatre revives this spirited mix of soulful music and Greek tragedy

"...Ismene; Felicia Dinwiddie as Evangelist Ismene; and Judy Arnold, Roderick Sanford, and Kenny Williams. And for those roles that..."

March 28, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Little Shop of Horrors

This year's Zilker Summer Musical swaps the Swiss Alps for Skid Row, but it's as hugely entertaining as ever

"...a delicious Orin Scrivello (Audrey's masochistic dentist lover) and Roderick Sanford as the most soulful Audrey II I've heard...."

July 26, 2013 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

Zach Theatre

Construction is starting on Zach's third performance space, its biggest yet

"...a theme for the day. The ceremony opened with Roderick Sanford (Rent, Porgy and Bess) singing "Wheels of a..."

Feb. 11, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

It Ain't Nothin' but the Blues

It Ain't Nothin' but the Blues is a blues primer covering every variation on the form, and in the Zachary Scott Theatre Center's production its lessons are driven home with verve and fervor and musical excitement

"...Your) Hoochie Coochie Man," sold with serpentine seductiveness by Roderick Sanford; the gospel hymn "Catch on Fire" set ablaze..."

April 23, 2004 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Rockin' Christmas Party: Party Out of Bounds

Robert Faires gets a buzz from the Zachary Scott Theatre Center production of Rockin' Christmas Party.

"...besides Dinwiddie, the cast includes Jacqui Cross, Andra Mitrovich, Roderick Sanford, Rebecca Schoolar, and Kenny Williams -- and they..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Payne Pleasures 2004

Sam Bass Theatre's Forever Plaid took top honors at the 30th anniversary B. Iden Payne Awards

"...Roderick Sanford (It Ain't Nothin' but the Blues)..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Get Ready for the 2022 B. Iden Payne Awards

The full list of nominees before Monday's award ceremony

"...Productions Amber Quick (Abby Pollock), Pet Dick, Jarrott Productions Roderick Sanford (Det. James Roscoe), Pet Dick, Jarrott Productions Theatre..."

Oct. 22, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

This Is Who We Are #4: Zach Theatre's The Gospel at Colonus

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...– Janis Stinson, Judy Arnold, Jacqui Cross, Felicia Dinwiddie, Roderick Sanford, Kenny Williams – and all bring to this..."

May 7, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Off the Record

Scott Newton and Ginger Leigh go under the lens

"...Detroit hip-hop outfit PPP, and Porgy & Bess veteran Roderick Sanford (Collins), Rent rocked with an emotional wallop that..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Payne Pleasures 2004

Latest ACoT theatre-award nominations favor two Austin musicals

"...Roderick Sanford, It Ain't Nothin' but the Blues..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2003-2004

The full list of nominations for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...Roderick Sanford, It Ain't Nothin' but the Blues..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Exhibitionism

Chronicle arts reviews

"...representing the men responsible for many of these heartaches, Roderick Sanford exudes rakishness, his voice all deep, smooth allure...."

Feb. 6, 1998 Arts Review

Exhibitionism

Rockin' Christmas Party: Glistening And Thrumming

"...Away." And no way can you stay stiff as Roderick Sanford ñ whose legs go boneless on command ñ..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Arts Review

Exhibitionism

Dreamgirls: Groovin' All Night Long

"...the stage as C.C., Effie's gullible yet talented brother. Roderick Sanford, with his incredible voice and onstage charisma, works..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Arts Review

Ain't That Good News

Getting Real Gospel on the Zach Scott Stage

"...artists Judy Arnold, Janis Stinson, Felicia Dinwiddie, Jacqui Cross, Roderick Sanford, and Kenneth Williams were dazzling audiences in Zach's..."

Oct. 4, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gospel Postponed

"...of the ZSTC production of Beehive, Kenneth Williams, and Roderick Sanford. Looking for Characters Anyone who daydreams of having..."

Jan. 12, 1996 Arts Column

Katy Cusack

"...production. (Alongside the closeup of performers John Robinson and Roderick Sanford was a quote from director Dave Steakley.) The..."

Dec. 15, 1995 Arts Column

1995 Austin Critics' Table Nominations

"...Roderick Sanford, Rockin' Christmas Party, Dreamgirls..."

May 12, 1995 Arts Feature

Further Reflections

"...McLaughlin, Randy Gitsch; DP: Rich Lerner, David McLaughlin; Ed: Roderick Kent; Cast: Alan Alda, Leonard Maltin, Roddy McDowall, Debbie..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature