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Jeff Richmond

Richmond worked at The Second City and Child's Play Touring Theatre before he became music director for the late-night television variety show Saturday Night Live. Richmond left SNL in 2006 to produce and compose music for the situation comedy 30 Rock.

BIO

Richmond worked at The Second City and Child's Play Touring Theatre before he became music director for the late-night television variety show Saturday Night Live. Richmond left SNL in 2006 to produce and compose music for the situation comedy 30 Rock. Richmond has also appeared as an extra on various occasions on 30 Rock, as the character Alfonso Disparioso; and, beginning in 2010, he directed five episodes: "Argus", "Plan B", "The Ballad of Kenneth Parcell", "Today You Are a Man", and "A Goon's Deed in a Weary World".


In 2008, he composed the score to the film Baby Mama, which starred Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.

Richmond has also appeared in a recurring role on Late Night with Conan O'Brien as the short character "Russian Hat Guy".

He wrote music for the Broadway stage adaptation of Mean Girls, which had its out of town Broadway tryout in Washington, DC. The musical began previews on Broadway March 12, 2018, and opened officially on Broadway on April 8, 2018. Mean Girls premiered on London's West End in June 2024.

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Productions

 
[West End, 2024]
Music
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Composer
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Composer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Additional Music Arrangements
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2017]
Music
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Original Music

Writing

Composer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Jeff Richmond, Mean Girls

News

MEAN GIRLS to Close Music Theater Works' 2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2026

Music Theater Works will present the musical Mean Girls, book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond and lyrics by Nell Benjamin and based on the iconic Paramount Pictures film as the final production of its 47th season.
TOPDOG/UNDERDOG & More Lead Chicago's October 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Oct 1, 2026

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for October 2026 include TOPDOG/UNDERDOG and more.
Stolen Shakespeare Guild Reveals Nine-Show 2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2026

Stolen Shakespeare Guild in Fort Worth revealed its 2027 lineup featuring nine productions including DREAMGIRLS, MEAN GIRLS, and Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR and THE COMEDY OF ERRORS. Season passes are available for $135.
COME FROM AWAY & More Lead Chicago's September 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Sep 3, 2026

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for September 2026 include Come From Away and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 14, 2026- JUST IN TIME To Welcome Whitney Leavitt and More
by - Aug 14, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 14, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Exclusive Photos: Victoria Mozitis, Caroline Siegrist and More in MEAN GIRLS at The Cape Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2026

You can now get a first look at production photos of The Cape Playhouse's Mean Girls, featuring a book by Tina Fey and music by Jeff Richmond and Nell Benjamin.
MEAN GIRLS to Take Stage at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2026

Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center will present MEAN GIRLS, the musical based on the 2004 film, with performances running on weekends at the venue's East Los Angeles Avenue location.
Jennifer Ellison Joins MEAN GIRLS UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026

Jennifer Ellison will play Ms Heron/Ms Norbury/Mrs George in select cities including Bristol, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Newcastle as MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL tours the UK and Ireland through January 2027.
Isaac Mizrahi and More Set for Upcoming 54 Below Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2026

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Schuyler Iona Press, Ryan James Monroe, Project Runway All Stars’ Isaac Mizrahi, Wicked;s Allison Bailey and more.
MEAN GIRLS, THE MUSICAL Cast Set for Actors Studio of New Jersey
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2026

The Actors Studio of New Jersey announced the full cast and creative team for MEAN GIRLS, THE MUSICAL, set to run at the historic Dunellen Theatre this fall.
MEAN GIRLS: THE MUSICAL to Open at Firehouse Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2026

The Pleasanton Youth Theater Company will present Mean Girls: The Musical (High School Edition) at the Firehouse Arts Center, featuring two rotating youth casts under director Mathew Glynn.
Review: MEAN GIRLS at BECK CENTER
by Roy Berko - Jul 28, 2026

Tina Fay’s MEAN GIRLS, with the right level of farce can be a delightful experience.   Beck’s staging, inspite of a talented cast, was pleasant.  It could have been great with the right concept.  Go?, Of course! Most audience members, as displayed by the standing ovation at the end of the performance I attended, displayed their like-level of enjoyment.
Victoria Mozitis, Caroline Siegrist and More to Star in MEAN GIRLS at The Cape Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026

The Cape Playhouse has revealed the complete and creative team for Mean Girls, featuring a book by Tina Fey and music by Jeff Richmond and Nell Benjamin. Mean Girls, which is based on Tina Fey’s Paramount Pictures film.
Review: Viciously Funny MEAN GIRLS AT Rules Toby's In Columbia
by Cybele Pomeroy - Jul 11, 2026

MEAN GIRLS at Toby’s in Columbia is a popcorny treat with juicy musical numbers. Enjoy climate-controlled family-friendly live entertainment and a great meal with wonderful service, provided primarily by the show's actors. Through August 23, 2026.
Interview: Breanna Lemerise on Regina George and Lady Cher at Clear Space Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Jul 7, 2026

Breanna Lemerise returns to Clear Space Theatre Company for her second summer season, and she's not taking it easy. This year she's carrying two leads at once, playing the queen bee of North Shore High in Mean Girls: The Musical while also stepping into Lady Cher in The Cher Show, both running in repertory June 26 through August 29.
MEAN GIRLS: THE MUSICAL to Open at Cabaret on Main with NHAOPA Teen Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026

New Haven Academy of Performing Arts will present Mean Girls: The Musical at East Haven's Cabaret on Main Theater, featuring teens from NHAOPA's Broadway Bound Summer Intensive in the Tina Fey-penned Broadway hit.
LES MISÉRABLES, MEAN GIRLS and More Set for PCPA 63 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2026

PCPA has revealed Season 63, featuring seven productions including Les Miserables, Mean Girls, A Midsummer Night's Dream and more across its Santa Maria and Solvang venues.
Review: MEAN GIRLS, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 30, 2026

Winner of Best New Musical (WhatsOnStage Awards) and direct from the West End, Mean Girls is the hilarious smash-hit musical comedy from an award-winning creative team including writer Tina Fey (30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Saturday Night Live) and starring TV personality, actor & Steps star Faye Tozer, alongside Emily Lane as Cady (Frozen, Starter for Ten) and Vivian Panka as Regina (Dear Evan Hansen, Heathers).
MEAN GIRLS to Make Chicago-Area Premiere at Paramount Theatre in Aurora
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2026

Aurora's Paramount Theatre will open its 15th Broadway Series with the Chicago-area premiere of MEAN GIRLS, the Tony-nominated musical based on Tina Fey's film, directed by Devon Hayakawa in their Paramount solo directing debut.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jeff Richmond written?

Jeff Richmond has written 1 shows including Mean Girls (Composer).

What awards has Jeff Richmond been nominated for?

and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Mean Girls.

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