Video: Richard Thomas Is Happy to Be 'In the Bosom of the Broadway Community'

Did you know that stage and screen star Richard Thomas made his Broadway debut at the age of seven? 68 years later, he has earned his second Tony Awards nomination, as the this season's nominated actor with the longest career on Broadway. The nomination comes for his performance in the hilarious, The Balusters. 

"It's so much fun to give [audiences] so much pleasure," he told BroadwayWorld. "It's just delicious and also there are nine fabulous actors that I get to sit and watch every night. Just to watch the ensemble is breathtaking."

Watch in this video as Richard chats more about the show's incredible ensemble of actors, why he loves making audiences laugh eight times a week, and so much more. Plus, check out who he is up against and catch up on all the latest Tony Awards coverage!

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