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Richard Vida has had the great distinction to be a working actor, singer and dancer for the past 30 years on and off Broadway, in national and international tours, television, films, commercials, and has danced with the greats of pop music in MTV videos. This journey has also garnered him accolades “behind the table” as an award-winning talent director, television and documentary film producer, and teacher which have presented myriad bizarre opportunities from hiding from the authorities in the New York City subway tunnels on gorilla shoots with the “mole people,” and traveling the world as a documentarian observing twenty-first century side-show performers, including London’s Circus of Horrors, Toronto’s Carnival Diablo, and New York’s anarchistic Bindlestiff Family Circus. His varied and eclectic life and professional experiences have allowed him to fulfill his calling to share his and others’ voices through every medium. Still, the theatre remains his first love, and he continues to be inspired by the profound cultural consequences generated by the theatrical process in the sharing of a narrative through performance.

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Richard Vida STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
25th Anniversary Production, 2010
Thénardier [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Showroom Patron

Wall Street Wolf

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Montparnasse [Replacement]

Thénardier (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1995
Performer


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Photos: See Santino Fontana, Lesli Margherita & More at Abingdon Theatre Company's 30th Anniversary Gala

Abingdon Theatre Company rang in their 30th anniversary at their annual gala on October 24 at The Edison Ballroom. Stars came out to celebrate Abingdon’s milestone 30th anniversary as ATC honored Legacy Award Recipient Tony Award winner David Zippel and ATC Board President DMW Greer. See photos from the event here!

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of QUEENS GIRL IN THE WORLD

Abingdon Theatre Company has released opening night images of their Off-Broadway production of Queens Girl in the World. The one woman play, written by Caleen Sinette Jennings, stars Felicia Curry as protagonist, Jacqueline Marie Butler.

Photo Flash: First Look At THE LITTLE DANCER- A Holiday Family Musical At Theatre 71

The Little Dancer… a holiday family musical is currently playing a limited run at Theatre 71 (152 W. 71st Street, 10023, right off Broadway) throughout the month of December. For more information, visit thelittledancermusical.com. For tickets, visit the Box Office. Scroll down for production photos.

THE LITTLE DANCER Returns To NYC At Theatre 71

On Sunday, December 1, 2019, The Little Dancer... a holiday family musical will make a triumphant return to New York City for its second production at Theatre 71 on the Upper West Side, right off Broadway on 71st Street.

Photo Flash: Inside the Pride Week Benefit Reading of LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION!

The Tyler Clementi Foundation was honored at Moving with the Spirit, a dramatic performance and fundraiser organized by the Gay Fellowship at Blessed Sacrament Church. The event was be a celebration of New York City Pride Week and the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall riots.

BWW Review: Dancing Majesty Takes the Stage in Fisher's THE LITTLE DANCER

Directed by Richard Vida and choreographed by Lainie Sakakura, The Little Dancer is dazzling Upper West Side audiences with the poignant story it has to tell. This musical has every lovable quality a person can ever desire: from the children who comprise the Musical Theater Geek Chorus, to the graceful dancers that prove these actresses, too, strive just as hard for perfection as the characters they play, This production captures the very essence of magic that exists in a child's heart when she is given reason to hope; during a time of self-reflection and the wonder of the holiday spirit, we see just how important a place The Little Dancer will continue to hold in the hearts of all those who are fortunate enough to see it.

Photo Flash: Steven Fisher's New Holiday Musical THE LITTLE DANCER Comes to Theatre 71

The Little Dancer, a new holiday family musical written by Commonwealth Youthchoirs (CY)'s Founder and Artistic Director Steven Fisher, had its world premiere on December 1st at Theatre 71, off Broadway. Helmed by Richard Vida,The Little Dancer tells the heart-warming story of how fourteen-year-old Marie Van Goethem, the model for Edgar Degas' one and only sculpture, became the most famous ballerina in the world.

Cure Your Holiday Cheer Overload with CHRISTMAS IN HELL Reading at Urban Stages

CHRISTMAS IN HELL, a new musical comedy, will be have a staged reading on Friday, December 22nd at 7 pm as part of the Urban Stages Winter Rhythms Festival (259 West 30th St). The show won the 2017 Show-Score Best of Fest Award (Reading) at the New York Musical Festival.

Cure Your Holiday Cheer Overload with CHRISTMAS IN HELL Industry Reading Today at Urban Stages

Need a cure for holiday cheer overload? Go to hell! CHRISTMAS IN HELL, a new musical comedy, will be have an industry presentation (by invitation) today, December 14th, at 12 noon at Urban Stages (259 W 30th St). An encore reading open to the public is on Friday, December 22nd at 7 pm as part of the Urban Stages Winter Rhythms Festival.

Cure Your Holiday Cheer Overload with CHRISTMAS IN HELL Industry Reading at Urban Stages

Need a cure for holiday cheer overload? Go to hell! CHRISTMAS IN HELL, a new musical comedy, will be have an industry presentation (by invitation) on Thursday, December 14th at 12 noon at Urban Stages (259 W 30th St). An encore reading open to the public is on Friday, December 22nd at 7 pm as part of the Urban Stages Winter Rhythms Festival.

THE SIMPSONS Contributing Writer Gary Apple Will Debut New Irreverent Holiday Musical at NYMF

Gary Apple, who has served as a contributing writer on hit comedy series such as "The Simpsons," will debut his new irreverent holiday musical Christmas In Hell during this summer's New York Musical Festival.

11th Annual Henry Awards Nominees Announced!

The Colorado Theatre Guild's 11th Annual Henry Awards will take place Monday, July 18, 2016 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue in Parker, Colorado. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails and the awards ceremony will begin at 7 p.m., followed by an after-party. Tickets are $23 for CTG members (limit 2 per person online with the code Henry2016), $30 non-members or $50 VIP. Tickets go on sale June 20 through the PACE Center website, parkerarts.org, or by calling the box office at 303-805-6800. 

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of Shoshana Bean and More in NSMT's FUNNY GIRL

Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) presents a new production of FUNNY GIRL, starring Broadway's Shoshana Bean in the lead role of Fanny Brice. FUNNY GIRL opened Tuesday, June 7 and plays through Sunday, June 19, 2016. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

BWW REVIEW: Shoshana Bean Makes FUNNY GIRL Her Own at NSMT

It's a lot to ask of a leading lady to make audiences forget Barbra Streisand in the role that catapulted her to stardom. That's one of the reasons why FUNNY GIRL, the musical that forever linked Streisand to the title character Fanny Brice, has never been revived on Broadway. Well, look no more, producers. If ever there was an actress who could fill Streisand's shoes and make FUNNY GIRL her own, it's the star who's currently electrifying audiences in the role at North Shore Music Theatre in Beverly: Shoshnna Bean.

Photo Flash: First Look at Shoshana Bean and More in NSMT's FUNNY GIRL

Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) presents a new production of FUNNY GIRL, starring Broadway's Shoshana Bean in the lead role of Fanny Brice. FUNNY GIRL opened last night, Tuesday, June 7 and plays through Sunday, June 19, 2016. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

Watch Shoshana Bean Perform the FUNNY GIRL Finale at North Shore Music Theatre

Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) will soon stage a sparkling new production of FUNNY GIRL, starring Broadway's Shoshana Bean in the lead role of Fanny Brice. FUNNY GIRL began performances last night, June 7 and plays through Sunday, June 19, 2016. Below, watch as Bean performs the show's finale for the first time!

Photo Flash: First Look at Shoshana Bean and More in Rehearsals for NSMT's FUNNY GIRL; Opening Tonight!

Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) will soon stage a sparkling new production of FUNNY GIRL, starring Broadway's Shoshana Bean in the lead role of Fanny Brice. FUNNY GIRL starts performances tonight, Tuesday, June 7 and plays through Sunday, June 19, 2016. Check out a first look at rehearsals below!

STAGE TUBE: Finally Fanny! Shoshana Bean Previews 'Don't Rain on My Parade' from NSMT's FUNNY GIRL

Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) will soon stage a sparkling new production of FUNNY GIRL, starring Broadway's Shoshana Bean in the lead role of Fanny Brice. FUNNY GIRL starts performances on Tuesday, June 7 and plays through Sunday, June 19, 2016. The cast is currently in rehearsals, and Bean just released a preview of her take on the show's classic 'Don't Rain on My Parade' - check it out below!

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