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Richard Amelius

Birth Place: Camden, NJ

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Richard Amelius is an innovative and versatile director, choreographer, and writer with over fifty shows to his credit. He directed Night Divine at the legendary Apollo Theatre starring Shoshana Bean and Cynthia Erivo; a sold-out female centered concert of Jesus Christ Superstar starring Morgan James, Shoshana Bean, Alex Newell, and Orfeh at Highline Ballroom; the World Premier of Time Between Us at New York Musical Festival; and Take Two at Northern Stage in Vermont. He served as Assistant Artistic Director of The Media Theatre for three seasons, and PSM for the 2004 Grand Gala starring Betty Buckley. Under his supervision, productions and actors garnered six Philadelphia Barrymore Award nominations including three for Mr. Amelius himself: Two for “Best Choreography” for Sweet Charity and Cabaret and one for “Best Leading Actor in a Musical” for his portrayal of the Emcee in Cabaret. He was also nominated for Connecticut Critic’s Circle Awards “Best Direction” and “Best Choreography” for his productions of Footloose and All Shook Up at The Ivoryton Playhouse.

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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Central New York Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Central New York Awards; SOMETHING ROTTEN!, MISS BENNETT: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLY, & More Lead!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; SOMETHING ROTTEN!, MISS BENNETT: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLY, & More Lead!


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards December 5th Standings; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards; Blackfriars Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Central New York Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Bristol Valley Theater's Summer Season Begins With DOUBLE TROUBLE Opening June 22


Bristol Valley Theater, Ontario County's only professional theater, is gearing up for the opening of the 2023 Summer Season with the high energy, wacky farce, DOUBLE TROUBLE by Bob and Jim Walton, marking the debut for new Artistic Director Richard Amelius.

Bristol Valley Theater Announces 2023 Summer Season


Bristol Valley Theater, the Finger Lakes' award-winning live professional theater, will return this summer to live performances inside their theater venue at Main Street in Naples.

Volume II of All-Female JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Concept Album to be Released This Week


On September 18, we will see the release of She Is Risen: Volume II, the hotly awaited follow-up that brings together the extraordinary team that made the first volume a resounding success.

All-Female JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Releases Concept Album, Starring Morgan James, Shoshana Bean, Cynthia Erivo, and More!


A powerful group of female performers came together for a sold-out concert of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar. The following year, the stars of the all-female Jesus Christ Superstar came back together, joined by some truly inspiring voices, for a long-awaited concept album. Learn more about the album and how to stream it!

PRETTY WOMAN's Ellyn Marie Marsh will Bring 'I'm Sorry...What' to The Green Room 42 on 9/17


Ellyn Marie Marsh, currently appearing on Broadway in PRETTY WOMAN, will return to the cabaret stage with I'M SORRY....WHAT? at The Green Room 42 on Monday, September 17 at 9:30 p.m.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Kicks Off Second Season At Music Mountain Theatre


The original 'rock-opera' comes to life on the Music Mountain Theatre stage; this time, as you have never seen it - with an all-female cast. In this powerful rendition of the passion play, the messiah is not a divine figure but a cultural phenomenon.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Kicks Off Second Season At Music Mountain Theatre


The original 'rock-opera' comes to life on the Music Mountain Theatre stage; this time, as you have never seen it - with an all-female cast. In this powerful rendition of the passion play, the messiah is not a divine figure but a cultural phenomenon.

BWW TV: Highlights from Ellyn Marie Marsh's 'I'm Sorry... What?' at Joe's Pub


sdasddEllyn Marie Marsh, of the Broadway-bound PRETTY WOMAN, returned to Joe's Pub last month with 'I'm Sorry... What?' Everyone has had a break up. Everyone has been cheated on. But not everyone can turn it into a sold out one-woman show at Joe's Pub. Check out highlights of the concert below!

The Skivvies Join Ellyn Marie Marsh At Joe's Pub In 'I'm Sorry...What'


Ellyn Marie Marsh, of the Broadway-bound PRETTY WOMAN, returns to Joe's Pub on May 21st with I'M SORRY….WHAT?

Cynthia Erivo to Sing Mary Magdalene on All-Female JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Album


Morgan James, Torya Beard, and Richard Ameliushave partnered with PledgeMusic to for an exciting new concept album featuring the only all-female cast of Jesus Christ Superstar. Superstar Cynthia Erivo has just been announced as the project's Mary Magdalene.

Shoshana Bean and Morgan James to Release Female JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Album


Morgan James, Torya Beard, and Richard Amelius have partnered with PledgeMusic to announce an exciting new concept album featuring the only all-female cast of Jesus Christ Superstar. On January 16, 2017, a powerful group of women came together at New York City's Highline Ballroom to lend their voices to a sold-out production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar. The stunning show left the audience abuzz with excitement.

PledgeMusic Hosts Campaign for 'Jesus Christ Superstar' All Female Cast Concept Studio Album


Morgan James, Torya Beard, and Richard Amelius have partnered with PledgeMusic to announce an exciting new concept album featuring the only all-female cast of Jesus Christ Superstar.

Revisit the 1960s at the Open Air Theatre with HAIR


The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical 'Hair', often hailed as the father of modern rock musicals, is up next at the Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre. Set for 6 performances, 'Hair' will be performed from July 21 through July 30, 2017 with performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 pm.

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