Richard E. Waits
Latest News on Richard E. Waits:
Richard E. Waits Makes Metropolitan Opera Debut in I PURITANI (Jan 8, 2026)
Sheryl Lee Ralph, The DIVA Foundation, & Richard E. Waits to Present Reading of COCONUT CAKE (Apr 4, 2025)
Review: The St Louis Premiere of COCONUT CAKE at The Black Rep is a Sweet Slice of Theater (Feb 13, 2025)
Richard E. Waits Makes Metropolitan Opera Debut in I PURITANI (Jan 8, 2026)
Sheryl Lee Ralph, The DIVA Foundation, & Richard E. Waits to Present Reading of COCONUT CAKE (Apr 4, 2025)
Review: The St Louis Premiere of COCONUT CAKE at The Black Rep is a Sweet Slice of Theater (Feb 13, 2025)
BIO
RICHARD E. WAITS A recently ordained Reverend, started his career dancing with the legendary Ginger Rogers!
Mr. Waits is celebrating 41 years in show business.
Many projects since then, many shows, many highs, many lows. I’m still here and LOVING IT!
As a playwright, his show in development Mama Rose played LaMaMa and Royal Family Productions.
As show business consultant; he’s consulted in varied areas of the biz.
As a composer he was commissioned by Maxwell House Coffee and Pioneer Theatre Company.
Upcoming Cannes Film Festival Indie feature film noir: Ramsey
Upcoming Netflix: Hells Gate Narrows.
Upcoming TV RomCom Pilot: The Hospital.
Thank you: Agent Eddie Rabon, Susannah Clark and my team at Take 3 Talent.
Social Media: @RichardE.Waits
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Front row – Director Scott Ebersold, Benjamin Howes, April Ortiz, Taylor Frey, Jeremy Pope
Middle row – Frenchie Davis, Nancy Ticotin, Nathan Lee Graham, Michael Longoria, Anthony Alfaro, Ben Mayne
Back row — Richard E. Waits and Music Director Jame
Date:
05/21/2017
From: Photo Coverage: THE VIEW UPSTAIRS Celebrates 100th Performance
STAGE CREDITS
Videos
Video: Watch Nick Rashad Burroughs as James 'Thunder' Early in DREAMGIRLS at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-30 14:50:49
Video: Watch Footage of 'Steppin' to the Bad Side' from DREAMGIRLS at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-29 16:01:39
Video: Tiffany Mann Sings 'One Night Only' in Rehearsals at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-21 10:26:22
Photos & Video: Get a First Look at WHITE CHRISTMAS at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-11-28 13:37:15
TV Exclusive: Watch Randy Redd Record 'Some Kind of Paradise' for THE VIEW UPSTAIRS Cast Album!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-09-11 13:31:53
News
Richard E. Waits Makes Metropolitan Opera Debut in I PURITANI
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
The Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Vincenzo Bellini’s bel canto masterpiece I Puritani, features theatre actor Richard E. Waits making his Met debut!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
The Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Vincenzo Bellini’s bel canto masterpiece I Puritani, features theatre actor Richard E. Waits making his Met debut!
Review: The St Louis Premiere of COCONUT CAKE at The Black Rep is a Sweet Slice of Theater
by James Lindhorst - Feb 13, 2025
COCONUT CAKE is a character driven play that examines how the choices we make in the short term impacts our long-term wellbeing. It is a superbly constructed play with surprising reveals that are neither illogical nor unexpected. Beaty’s play is packed with immense honesty. Jones and his talented well-rehearsed cast give Beaty’s exceptional script the eloquent staging it deserves.
by James Lindhorst - Feb 13, 2025
COCONUT CAKE is a character driven play that examines how the choices we make in the short term impacts our long-term wellbeing. It is a superbly constructed play with surprising reveals that are neither illogical nor unexpected. Beaty’s play is packed with immense honesty. Jones and his talented well-rehearsed cast give Beaty’s exceptional script the eloquent staging it deserves.
HARRY REEMS GOES TO HOLLYWOOD Comes to Little Red Light Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024
Little Red Light theatre will present a staged reading of a new musical comedy: Harry Reems Goes to Hollywood with book, music, and lyrics by John Verderber on Sept 20th and 21st at 8 PM at Ripley Grier performance space.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024
Little Red Light theatre will present a staged reading of a new musical comedy: Harry Reems Goes to Hollywood with book, music, and lyrics by John Verderber on Sept 20th and 21st at 8 PM at Ripley Grier performance space.
Video: DREAMGIRLS Takes The Stage At The Muny
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2024
Get a first look at video highlights of The Muny's production of Dreamgirls!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2024
Get a first look at video highlights of The Muny's production of Dreamgirls!
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for DREAMGIRLS at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - Jun 25, 2024
Go inside rehearsals for The Muny's production of Dreamgirls in this all-new video!
by Joshua Wright - Jun 25, 2024
Go inside rehearsals for The Muny's production of Dreamgirls in this all-new video!
Full Cast and Team Set For DREAMGIRLS at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2024
The Muny has announced its full cast, design and production teams for Dreamgirls, the second show in the theatre’s 106th season, which runs June 27-July 3 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2024
The Muny has announced its full cast, design and production teams for Dreamgirls, the second show in the theatre’s 106th season, which runs June 27-July 3 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park.
CANDIED CAMERA LIVE! Comes To Red Eye NYC This April
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024
Join the fun at Red Eye on April 27th for CANDIED CAMERA LIVE! A unique, interactive entertainment experience that you won't want to miss. Organized by Daniel Nardicio.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024
Join the fun at Red Eye on April 27th for CANDIED CAMERA LIVE! A unique, interactive entertainment experience that you won't want to miss. Organized by Daniel Nardicio.
La MaMa Presents CANDIED CAMERA LIVE! The On-Stage Variety Show Celebrating The 30th Anniversary Of The 'Storied' Public Access TV Program
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2024
CANDIED CAMERA LIVE! at LA MAMA - Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the 'Storied' Public Access TV Program - opens tonight. Don't miss this on-stage variety show with special guests Michael Musto, Kevin Aviance, Lauren Ezersky, and Linda Simpson.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2024
CANDIED CAMERA LIVE! at LA MAMA - Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the 'Storied' Public Access TV Program - opens tonight. Don't miss this on-stage variety show with special guests Michael Musto, Kevin Aviance, Lauren Ezersky, and Linda Simpson.
Michael Musto, Kevin Aviance & More to Join CANDIED CAMERA LIVE! La MaMa
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024
La MaMa will present “Candied Camera LIVE!” – Nora Burns’ tongue-in-chic variety show (think “The Comeback” meets Spinal Tap) with guests, monologues, a multi-media mix of video clips and, of course, go-go boys.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024
La MaMa will present “Candied Camera LIVE!” – Nora Burns’ tongue-in-chic variety show (think “The Comeback” meets Spinal Tap) with guests, monologues, a multi-media mix of video clips and, of course, go-go boys.
Review: Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS At Bucks County Playhouse
by Marakay Rogers - Dec 21, 2023
The Bucks County production of WHITE CHRISTMAS, starring Broadway performer Jeremiah James, is the stuff Christmas - and earworms - are made of.
by Marakay Rogers - Dec 21, 2023
The Bucks County production of WHITE CHRISTMAS, starring Broadway performer Jeremiah James, is the stuff Christmas - and earworms - are made of.
Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS Announced At Bucks County Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2023
Bucks County Playhouse presents 'Irving Berlin's White Christmas' from November 17 to December 31. Directed by Hunter Foster and choreographed by Richard Riaz Yoder, this beloved holiday musical is sure to bring joy and magic to audiences in New Hope, PA.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2023
Bucks County Playhouse presents 'Irving Berlin's White Christmas' from November 17 to December 31. Directed by Hunter Foster and choreographed by Richard Riaz Yoder, this beloved holiday musical is sure to bring joy and magic to audiences in New Hope, PA.
Ashley Blanchet, Jarran Muse & More to Star in Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023
Bucks County Playhouse caps off a magical 2023 mainstage season with the beloved holiday musical, “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” beginning November 17 through December 31.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023
Bucks County Playhouse caps off a magical 2023 mainstage season with the beloved holiday musical, “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” beginning November 17 through December 31.
Broadway's Vicki Lewis and John Scherer Will Lead THE PROM at Axelrod PAC
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023
The Axelrod Performing Arts Center will mount New Jersey's first professional production of the Broadway musical, The Prom, beginning on May 5 and running through May 21.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023
The Axelrod Performing Arts Center will mount New Jersey's first professional production of the Broadway musical, The Prom, beginning on May 5 and running through May 21.
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