Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#1Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/27/18 at 5:32pm
!!!
https://twitter.com/MichaelPaulson/status/968610092743647238
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Is-Michael-Riedel-Departing-the-NY-Post-for-Radio-20180227
#2Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/27/18 at 6:02pmI will miss his co!umn.
Just give the world Love.
#3Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/27/18 at 6:56pm
Was this expected? Seems out of the blue to me.
#4Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/27/18 at 7:11pm
the radio job was not expected so far as I know but being led toward the exit at the Post was an ongoing project.
#5Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:06am
I wish he was leaving the theatre world entirely. And taking Ben Brantley with him.
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
#6Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:12am
His mediocrity is surpassed only by his irrelevance.
raddersons
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/14/13
#7Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:21am
First he left as one of the hosts of Theater Talk and now he's out at the NYPost... what's going on with his career? Is he just retiring?
#8Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:27am
A little upsetting. I did like reading his column. Although, in recent years, it has been as "regular" with when and how often it was published.
"Ok ok ok ok ok ok ok. Have you guys heard about fidget spinners!?" ~Patti LuPone
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#9Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:35am
A little more detail: https://broadway.news/2018/02/27/michael-riedel-leaving-new-york-post-co-host-radio-show/
"'I’ve been a tough columnist over the years, but when I talk about Broadway on the radio, I want to talk about Broadway in an enthusiastic way,' he said.
That is to say, instead of attending first previews of shows or focusing on behind-the-scenes drama, Riedel said he hopes to attend opening night parties and talk about the shows he enjoys."
LarryD2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/1/14
#10Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:42am
I wouldn't be surprised if his exit was a little less voluntary than it's being spun to seem.
#11Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:53am
BroadwayConcierge said: "That is to say, instead of attending first previews of shows or focusing on behind-the-scenes drama, Riedel said he hopes to attend opening night parties and talk about the shows he enjoys."
Well, that would be a novel approach for him.
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
ScottyDoesn'tKnow2
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/22/14
#12Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/28/18 at 10:01am
Seems like he wants to rebrand his image somewhat.
#13Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/28/18 at 10:59am
Just curious but does anyone know what his political leanings are? IIRC I believe I once read he was a conservative Republican but haven't been able to confirm it.
#14Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/28/18 at 11:08am
Honestly, I'm gonna miss him. He had a role to play, he played it well, and he served a useful purpose as far as I'm concerned. That said, it can be a bit grating to be the whipping boy of Broadway for doing a job in a certain persona, so here's hoping that radio gives him the freedom he wants to actually express positivity about shows that he personally wishes to talk about.
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#15Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/28/18 at 11:39am
...I would think that one could co-host a morning radio program and write a regular column.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#16Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/28/18 at 12:12pm
g.d.e.l.g.i. said: "Honestly, I'm gonna miss him. He had a role to play, he played it well, and he served a useful purpose as far as I'm concerned. That said, it can be a bit grating to be the whipping boy of Broadway for doing a job in a certain persona, so here's hoping that radio gives him the freedom he wants to actually express positivity about shows that he personally wishes to talk about."
Just curious, what did you see his (useful) "role" as?
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#17Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/28/18 at 12:40pm
I'll miss his column too. I love reading theater gossip. Just fun and interesting.
#18Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/28/18 at 12:45pm
Lot666 said: "Just curious, what did you see his (useful) "role" as?"
He points people's attention to Broadway. Not that anyone on this site needs it, but for the general population, they might be more apt to read a gossip column than a full-on profile, feature, or anything else about Broadway otherwise.
#19Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/28/18 at 12:55pm
I would be astounded if more than an infinitesimal fraction of Post readers are even aware of the existence of Riedel's column. (Which is probably at least one reason he's getting the boot.)
#20Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/28/18 at 12:59pm
haterobics said: "Lot666 said: "Just curious, what did you see his (useful) "role" as?"
He points people's attention to Broadway. Not that anyone on this site needs it, but for the general population, they might be more apt to read a gossip column than a full-on profile, feature, or anything else about Broadway otherwise."
A gossip column seems a rather sad purpose to me. Pander to the lowest common denominator, eh?
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
#21Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/28/18 at 1:14pm
"Pander to the lowest common denominator, eh?"
Isn't that The Post's official mission?
#22Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/28/18 at 1:38pm
Demitri2 said: "Just curious but does anyone know what his political leanings are? IIRC I believe Ionce read he was a conservative Republican but haven't been able to confirm it."
What does that have to do with anything?
"Was uns befreit, das muss stärker sein als wir es sind." -Tanz der Vampire
#23Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/28/18 at 1:42pm
Lot666 said: "A gossip column seems a rather sad purpose tome. Pander to the lowest common denominator, eh?"
Isn't 60% of BWW gossip?!
#24Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/28/18 at 1:47pm
One's political affiliation is all I need to know about a person. When there's a party that does not support the arts, is anti LGBT, against women's rights, pro guns, anti climate change and the list goes on.Theatre and politics have always merged in theatre history. Elfoolbuh, I suggest you research shows like THE CRADLE WILL ROCK and NO FOR AN ANSWER for starters. Then treat yourself to a ticket to ANGELS IN AMERICA.
Updated On: 2/28/18 at 01:47 PM
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#25Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Posted: 2/28/18 at 1:53pm
Demitri2 said: "One's political affiliation is all I need to know about a person."
How tolerant and open-minded of you.
