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Damien Stanton And Chris Marcus Discuss The Campaign For THE SHOW MUST GO ON!
by Fiona Scott - January 19, 2021


Damien Stanton and Chris Marcus are the team behind the now iconic “The Show Must Go On!” Campaign. Merchandise featuring the slogan and lettering from sixteen of London’s West End shows has helped raise millions for those in the theatre sector who have fallen on financial hardship in recent months....

VIDEO: Joaquina Kalukango Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - January 17, 2021


Watch as he chats with 2020 Tony nominee (for Slave Play) Joaquina Kalukango, who stars in Regina King and Kemp Powers' One Night in Miami. The film is available to stream on Prime Video starting today, January 15....

VIDEO: Haley Swindal Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - January 16, 2021


Watch as Richard chats with the wonderful Haley Swindal, who streams her Birdland solo show, To New York, With Love, tonight (7pm ET and later available On Demand)....

VIDEO: Kelli O'Hara Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - January 16, 2021


Watch as Richard chats with Broadway's favorite soprano, Kelli O'Hara, who will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, January 17 (8pm) and Monday, January 18 (3pm)....

VIDEO: Wayne Brady Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - January 10, 2021


Watch as Richard Ridge chats with star of stage and screen Wayne Brady, who will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, January 10 (8pm) and Monday, January 11 (3pm)....

VIDEO: Jane Krakowski Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - January 09, 2021


Watch as Richard Ridge chats with beloved star of stage and screen Jane Krakowski, who hosts FOX's all-new updated musical game show NAME THAT TUNE, airing Wednesday nights on FOX!...

Lesli Margherita Shares Details About YOU I LIKE – A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF JERRY HERMAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 08, 2021


Pasadena Playhouse's upcoming musical revue honoring the icon who brought some of theater's best-known shows to the stage, including Hello, Dolly!; Mame; La Cage aux Folles and more, will be the first theatrical tribute to Jerry Herman by a professional theater company since the Broadway legend's pa...

VIDEO: Seth Rudetsky Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - January 03, 2021


Watch as Richard chats with the wonderful Seth Rudetsky, who is back for two very special concerts with Alex Brightman on Sunday, January 3 (8pm) and Monday, January 4 (3pm)....

Andrew Barth Feldman Gives a Behind-The-Scenes Look Into RATATOUILLE: THE TIKTOK MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 31, 2020


Few things have fed our appetite for theatre during the pandemic like Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical has. Born entirely from creative minds on TikTok, Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical stemmed from a fun social media trend to a full-fledged virtual musical event, the first of its kind.  ...

Laura Osnes Shares Behind the Scenes Moments, Favorite Performances & More About R&H GOES POP!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 29, 2020


The effervescent, Tony-nominated Laura Osnes is known for a great many things both on stage and on screen, but if it is necessary to pinpoint one defining element to her career, her relationship with the work of Rodgers & Hammerstein shines especially bright. We caught up with Laura Osnes about her ...

VIDEO: Kerry Butler Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - December 27, 2020


Watch as Richard chats with the incomparable Kerry Butler, who will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, December 27 (8pm) and Monday, December 28 (3pm). ...

Jennifer Nettles Talks HALLELUJAH ANYWAY Holiday Special, GO-BIG SHOW, a Possible Broadway Return & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 21, 2020


This week, Jennifer Nettles is bringing the holiday spirit into our homes with a livestreamed concert entitled Hallelujah Anyway! On Wednesday, December 23rd at 7pm CT, she will be performing songs from her Christmas album, To Celebrate Christmas, giving viewers a sneak peak of new music, and much m...

VIDEO: Jim Caruso, Klea Blackhurst & Billy Stritch Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - December 20, 2020


Watch as he chats with Jim Caruso, Klea Blackhust and Billy Stritch, who stream A Swinging Birdland Christmas with Radio Free Birdland, now available on demand....

VIDEO: Adam Pascal Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - December 18, 2020


Watch as he chats with the incomparable Adam Pascal. Adam will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, December 20 (8pm) and Monday, December 21 (3pm)....

VIDEO: Norm Lewis Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - December 16, 2020


Watch as Richard chats with Broadway favorite Norm Lewis, who streams his new concert, Christmastime Is Here, from 54 Below Premieres starting December 17 (8pm ET)....

Stan Zimmerman Talks YES, VIRGINIA, Starring Mindy Sterling and Arnetia Walker
by David Clarke - December 15, 2020


YES, VIRGINIA is a heartwarming and hilarious holiday comedy about two older women navigating the perils of aging in suburban Detroit. The acclaimed dramedy is crafted in the vein of Stan Zimmerman’s writing for 'The Golden Girls'. To get the inside scoop about the upcoming digital production of YES...

VIDEO: Darius de Haas Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - December 13, 2020


Watch as Richard Ridge chats with Darius de Haas, who streams his new concert, Let Me Carry You This Christmas, from Radio Free Birdland starting December 10 (7pm ET)....

Ruben Santiago-Hudson Talks Adapting MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM, Chadwick Boseman and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 13, 2020


The screen adaptation of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom was brought to life by the legendary Ruben Santiago-Hudson, whose connection to August Wilson spans from the personal to professional - not only was he a close friend of the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, but Santiago-Hudson has established himse...

VIDEO: James Monroe Iglehart Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - December 13, 2020


Watch as Richard Ridge chats with Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart, who will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, December 13 (8pm) and Monday, December 14 (3pm)....

COME FROM AWAY Creators Irene Sankoff & David Hein Talk 'This Is Canada Nice', Broadway's Return & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 12, 2020


David Hein and Irene Sankoff, the Tony-nominated husband and wife creators of Come From Away, are back with a new venture! Partnering with Destination Canada, the creative duo penned an original song, 'This is Canada Nice', celebrating Canada's beauty, generosity, and diversity....

VIDEO: Carmen Cusack Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - December 06, 2020


Tune in below as Richard chats with Tony nominee Carmen Cusack, who just brought her brand new show to The Space, marking her Vegas debut!...

VIDEO: Ana Gasteyer Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - December 05, 2020


Recently, Richard Ridge caught up with stage and screen superstar Ana Gasteyer. Ana will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, December 6 (8pm) and Monday, December 7 (3pm)....

VIDEO: John Lloyd Young Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - December 05, 2020


Richard recently caught up with with Tony winner John Lloyd Young, who headlines a holiday concert at The Space tonight, December 4 (9pm ET). '[The Space] acts like a soundstage and these livestreams are as exciting as you can get, because it feels like you're doing a TV shoot in a live theatre spac...

VIDEO: Michael James Scott Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - December 04, 2020


Tune in below as Richard Ridge chats with Michael James Scott, who just debuted his Christmas EP, 'A Fierce Christmas' on all streaming platforms. ...

VIDEO: Caroline Bowman and Aisha Jackson Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - November 30, 2020


Tune in today, November 30 (12pm), as he chats with Frozen alums Caroline Bowman and Aisha Jackson, who will lead a special performance of 'Let It Go' as a part of the Disney Holiday Singalong, airing tonight, November 30 (8pm) on ABC....

VIDEO: Patti Murin & Colin Donnell Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - November 25, 2020


Tune in right here as he chats with Broadway power couple Patti Murin and Colin Donnell. Patti and Colin will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, November 29 (8pm) and Monday, November 30 (3pm)....

VIDEO: Michael Ball & Alfie Boe Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge - Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - November 24, 2020


Tune in right here today, November 24 (1pm ET) as he chats with Broadway and West End superstars Michael Ball and Alfie Boe, who just released a new album ‘Together at Christmas,’ available now!...

VIDEO: Luba Mason Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - November 19, 2020


Tune in right here Thursday, November 19 (12:30pm ET) as he chats with star of Girl from the North Country, Luba Mason, who will host a listening party for her new album, Triangle, on November 20 (9pm)....

VIDEO: Eva Noblezada & Reeve Carney Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - November 18, 2020


Tune in right here today, November 18 (2pm ET) as he chats with Hadestwon stars Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney, who will both perform in upcoming concerts (November 20 & December 3), as a part of the Radio Free Birdland series....

VIDEO:Nikki Renée Daniels Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - November 13, 2020


Tune in right here as he chats with the wonderful Nikki Renée Daniels, who will perform a very special concert tonight, November 19 (7pm), as a part of the Radio Free Birdland series....

VIDEO: Lillias White Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - November 12, 2020


Tune in right here as he chats with Tony winner Lillias White. Lillias will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, November 15 (8pm) and Monday, November 16 (3pm)....

Sierra Boggess Shares Details About Upcoming Radio Free Birdland Concert and More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 12, 2020


Sierra Boggess is a performer who infuses beautiful energy and warmth into everything she does. On Friday, November 13 at 7pm, Boggess will be stepping into the spotlight for a special concert taped in the Birdland Theater, and presented exclusively on BroadwayWorld....

Marie Cisco Talks Cisco & Co. Productions, the Impact of the 'Theatres Not Speaking Out' List and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 09, 2020


Marie Cisco is a powerhouse in the theater industry, having worked at The National Black Theatre, The New Black Fest, and was at the center of a national conversation this summer after creating the 'Theatres Not Speaking Out' spreadsheet after the death of George Floyd. We spoke with Marie Cisco abo...

VIDEO: Jessie Mueller Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - November 07, 2020


Tune in right here as he chats with Tony winner Jessie Mueller. Jessie will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, November 8 (8pm) and Monday, November 9 (3pm)....

VIDEO: Laura Osnes Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - November 06, 2020


Tune in right here as he chats with one of Broadway's most enchanting leading ladies, Laura Osnes, who will perform a very special concert tonight, November 6 (7pm), as a part of the Radio Free Birdland series....

VIDEO: Christopher Sieber Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - November 05, 2020


Tune in right here as he chats with one of Broadway's most beloved actors, Christopher Sieber, who will perform a very special concert tonight, November 5 (7pm), as a part of the Radio Free Birdland series....

VIDEO: Beth Malone Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 29, 2020


Tune in right here today, October 29 (3pm ET), as he chats with one of Broadway favorite Beth Malone. Beth will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, November 1 (8pm) and Monday, November 2 (3pm)....

VIDEO: Rafael Casal & Adrienne Warren Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 28, 2020


Tune in right here today, October 28 (12pm ET), as he chats with Rafael Casal and Adrienne Warren, who star in one-night-only virtual Halloween benefit concert presentation of The Nightmare Before Christmas, benefitting the Actors Fund and the Lymphoma Research Foundation. ...

Kaliswa Brewster Talks Moliere In The Park's THE SCHOOL FOR WIVES Featuring an All-Woman Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 24, 2020


Kaliswa Brewster is starring alongside an all-woman cast in Molière in the Park's live stream of Richard Wilbur's translation of Molière's satire THE SCHOOL FOR WIVES, directed by Lucie Tiberghien. This production looks at the classic play through a modern lens, putting the focus on the power of jus...

VIDEO: LaChanze Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 21, 2020


Tune in right here today, October 21 (12pm ET), as he chats with one of Broadway's favorite leading ladies, LaChanze. LaChanze will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, October 25 (8pm) and Monday, October 26 (3pm). ...



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