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Richards is an artist, who has designed show posters for Broadway shows such as Noel Coward's Present Laughter, Legs Diamond, and more.

He began his career as an illustrator in New York, sketching fashion collections for newspapers, and beauty illustrations for brands such as L'Oreal, Clairol, and Revlon.

With his interest in jazz, Richards became friends with greats such as Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughn, Peggy Lee and others. He created the album artwork for Lena Horne, Anita O'Day, Mel Torme, Peggy Lee, Bob Marley, and more.

In addition to creating Broadway show posters, Richards also developed a friendship with Peter Allen, and went on to illustrate artwork for many of his major concerts.

Also a sketch artist, Richards has illustrated the likes of James Dean, Al Pacino, Marilyn Monroe, Andy Warhol, Cher, Hugh Jackman, Audrey Hepburn, Tony Curtis, and many more. Richards is also known for his gay erotic art.

In 2016, Richards was featured in a Kate Spade advertising campaign, alongside model Jourdan Dunn, fashion muse Iris Apfel, actress and photographer Syrie Moscowitz, actress and model Anh Duong, fashion illustrator, musician and composer Jon Batisste and author Karly Sciortino

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[Broadway, 1988]
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AMANI Extends for One Week at Rattlestick Theater

National Black Theatre has announced a one week extension of AMANI - the first mainstage co-production of its 2022-2023 programmatic 55th season themed Love, A Ritual Of Repair.

National Black Theatre Announces Cast For AMANI World Premiere Co-Production With Rattlestick Theater

National Black Theatre has announced the cast for the world premiere of AMANI - the first mainstage co-production of its 2022-2023 programmatic 55th season themed Love, A Ritual Of Repair.

Cast Announced for AMANI World Premiere Presented by National Black Theatre & Rattlestick Theater

National Black Theatre has announced the cast for the world premiere of AMANI - the first mainstage co-production of its 2022-2023 programmatic 55th season themed Love, A Ritual Of Repair.

Florida Rep Announces Casts And Directors For 2019 PlayLab Festival

Florida Repertory Theatre's 2019 PlayLab Festival of New Plays and Emerging Voices kicks off May 9 with readings of five new plays and one musical, a command performance of the world-premiere play for young audiences, 'Refugee,' and a Keynote Address from literary agent, Susan Gurman.

Sir Ari Gold Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall with SOUNDTRACK TO FREEDOM Concert

Recording artist Sir Ari Gold, who also performs under the name GoldNation, will celebrate his birthday on Sunday, February 10th with two different sets at The Cutting Room. The event will also honor the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall and the role of dance music as the defining soundtrack to LGBTQ liberation and equality with music from his album 'Soundtrack to Freedom' and the upcoming 'Remix to Freedom.' The evening will contain an acoustic set at 7:30 and an electronic dance set at 9:30. 

Photo Flash: First Look at OTHELLO At Jobsite Theatre

Jobsite Theater continues their 20th Anniversary Season with another hit! Othello opens this Fri., Jan. 11, but performances are already selling so well that the company has decided to open up the run through Feb. 9. Othello begins previews tonight, Wed. Jan 9, in the Shimberg Playhouse at the Straz Center where Jobsite is resident theater company. The added performances are Feb. 7-9, all at 8pm.

BWW Review: BLACK NATIVITY at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupes's Black Nativity A Must See Sarasota Holiday Tradition

BWW Review: Eric Coble's SWAGGER Mesmerizes Young Audiences

Palm Beach Gardens, Fl. (September 12, 2018) -  Eric Coble's new play "Swagger", developed by Palm Beach Dramaworks as part of the One Humanity Tour, captivated the sixth grade students at Watson B. Duncan Middle School. The piece and accompanying talk back served to strengthen the bond between young citizens and their local police officers by generating discussion and providing resources without taking a side on what is today a hot topic issue. "Swagger" delivers the same event from three points of view in a direct address format focusing on story and character relationships.

Palm Beach Dramaworks Presents Second Annual ONE HUMANITY Tour

Palm Beach Dramaworks' One Humanity Tour, a project designed for sixth-grade students that aims to contribute to the development of informed, thoughtful, and compassionate citizens, launches its second season on September 6 at The Conservatory School. Thus far 11 performances have been booked for the tour, which concludes on October 4, and more Palm Beach County middle schools will be added in the coming weeks.

Photo Flash: Palm Beach Dramaworks Presents EQUUS

Why did a teenage boy who literally worships horses commit the unspeakable act of blinding six of them? That is the mystery psychiatrist Martin Dysart must unravel in order to help his disturbed young patient in Peter Shaffer's Tony Award-winning Equus . The psychological thriller opens at Palm Beach Dramaworks on May 18 and continues through June 3, with specially priced previews on May 16 and 17.

Palm Beach Dramaworks Presents EQUUS by Peter Shaffer

Why did a teenage boy who literally worships horses commit the unspeakable act of blinding six of them? That is the mystery psychiatrist Martin Dysart must unravel in order to help his disturbed young patient in Peter Shaffer's Tony Award-winning Equus. The psychological thriller opens at Palm Beach Dramaworks on May 18 and continues through June 3, with specially priced previews on May 16 and 17.

BWW Reviews: MNM's LITTLE SHOP a Star-Studded Suppertime

Bruce Lisner pulls together a star-studded cast of performers, each bringing their own personal blends onto the classic expectations. Despite some technical stumbles, MNM's Little Shop is a toe-tapping, smile-inducing injection for theatre-goers of any age.

BWW Reviews: AN OCTOROON Cruel and Incredible Theatre

In the hands of honed director John Rodaz, the script's challenges are imagined as spectacles of the highest sort.

BWW Previews: AN OCTOROON at Area Stage Company

Under the wise hands of John Rodaz, An Octoroon is going to be a show all too pressing for the contemporary theatre.

AN OCTOROON Makes Its Florida Premiere at The Area Stage Company

The Area Stage Company invites us to take a glimpse into that era of racist complacency - and laugh at it.

MOME and Brooklyn College to Host Scriptwriting Contest with Stories By, For & About Women

The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) and Brooklyn College's Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema today announced the launch of a citywide scriptwriting contest highlighting stories by, for, or about women in New York City.

San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Issues Statement of Solidarity for Pulse Shooting Victims

Today, San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus (SFGMC) issued a statement of solidarity for those affected by this past weekend's mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Read the statement below.

Photo Flash Exclusive: Vivian Reed Premieres New Show 'Standards and More' at the Metropolitan Room

VIVIAN REED, the two-time Tony Award-nominated Broadway star and concert artist called 'remarkable and ferocious' by The New York Times, returned to New York on Saturday April 2 at 9:30 PM, with the opening night of her new show 'Standards and More' at The Metropolitan Room. BroadwayWorld brings you an exclusive look below!

All of the 88th Academy Awards Nominees and Winners; Complete List!

Tonight, the 88th annual Academy Awards will be broadcast on ABC at 8:30 p.m.ET/5:30 p.m.PT live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Beginning at 7:00pm, BroadwayWorld will have all of your live, theatre-centric Oscar. We will be updating this list of nominees as soon as they are announced, so keep checking throughout the night to update your Oscar Predictions list. 

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