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Richard Ridge fell in love with the theatre at the age of five when he went through his parents record cabinet and stumbled upon their original cast album collection and the rest is history.He has toured the world as a performer and for the past twenty years he has been the host of the television program Broadway Beat and now, BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE.

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Video: Carrie Coon & Company Explain What BUG Is All About
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 8, 2025

After taking the world be storm with acclaimed appearances in The Gilded Age and The White Lotus, Carrie Coon returns to Broadway this season in Bug, written by her husband a frequent collaborator Tracy Letts. Watch in this video as the company chats more about what audiences can expect!
Video: TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Hits the Red Carpet On Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2025

The new musical Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) celebrated its opening night on Broadway with a red carpet full of family, fans, friends, and supporters. Visit the red carpet in new video from opening night as BWW correspondent, Richard Ridge, chats up stars Sam Tutty, Christiani Pitts and more!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 21, 2025- WICKED: FOR GOOD Hits Theaters and More
by - Nov 21, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 21, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Yolanda Adams Says HELL'S KITCHEN Broadway Debut is a 'Bucket List' Moment
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Nov 20, 2025

Grammy-winning gospel icon Yolanda Adams is heading to Broadway! The four-time Grammy Award winner will step into the role of Miss Liza Jane in Hell’s Kitchen. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge sat down with Yolanda to discuss her Broadway debut.
Video: Sean Nyberg on Producing Major Shows on Broadway, in the West End and More
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Nov 20, 2025

Husbands and producing partners Sean Nyberg and Paul Danforth are collaborating on nearly three dozen productions in on Broadway, Off-Broadway, in London's West End, and more.  BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge sat down with Season Nyberg.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 19, 2025- CURSED CHILD Grosses Get A Boost from Tom Felton and More
by - Nov 19, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 19, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Meet the Company of MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT is launching a North American Tour, and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge went behind the scenes with the cast to get a sneak peek! 
Video: Mason Alexander Park Talks THE PANSY CRAZE at Audible Theater and More
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Nov 18, 2025

Mason Alexander Park's Audible Theater show, THE PANSY CRAZE, is returning for three new live shows. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge sat down with Mason Alexander Park to discuss their upcoming performances and recent theatre experiences. 
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 18, 2025- SPELLING BEE Opens At New World Stages and More
by - Nov 18, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Opening Night Red Carpet of OEDIPUS With Mark Strong, Lesley Manville and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

See footage from the opening night red carpet o Oediups, starring Mark Strong, Lesley Manville and more! Watch as BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge interviews the cast and creative team.
Video: Zachary Noah Piser Can't Wait to Return to Carnegie Hall
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 14, 2025

An all-star lineup of Broadway performers will unite at Carnegie Hall for Seth Rudetsky and his Broadway Friends. Molloy University will present an intimate evening featuring Broadway stars singing the songs that shaped their careers—from early roles in junior high and community theater to the performances that brought them to Broadway. One of them is Zachary Noah Piser. In this video, watch as he chats more about what audiences can expect from the big night!
Video: Kate Baldwin & Alex Newell Are Strutting Back to Broadway in CHICAGO
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 12, 2025

The name on everybody's lips is gonna be Kate... and Alex!  Broadway’s long-running hit Chicago is getting ready to welcome two new stars- two-time Tony Award nominee Kate Baldwin and Tony Award winner Alex Newell. Watch in this video as both chat more about their new roles!
Video: Taylor Louderman Is Getting Ready to Raise Her Voice at Carnegie Hall
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 11, 2025

Molloy University will present Seth Rudetsky and his Broadway Friends, an intimate evening featuring Broadway stars singing the songs that shaped their careers—from early roles in junior high and community theater to the performances that brought them to Broadway. One of them is Taylor Louderman. In this video, watch as she chats more about what audiences can expect from the big night!
Video: THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Celebrates Opening Night
by Joey Mervis - Nov 10, 2025

New Yorkers needn't travel all the way to France to get a taste of Versailles this Broadway season. That's because The Queen of Versailles, has made its royal entrance at the St. James Theatre, led by Broadway superstar Kristin Chenoweth. Watch in this video as we go inside opening night with the whole company.
Video: June Squibb and the Cast of MARJORIE PRIME Are Getting Ready for Broadway
by Joey Mervis - Nov 7, 2025

Next up at Second Stage Theater is Jordan Harrison’s MARJORIE PRIME, which finally arrives on Broadway, directed by Tony Award Nominee and Obie Award-winner Anne Kauffman. Watch in this video as the company explains what it's all about! 
Video: Catching Up on All the Latest at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 6, 2025

What's new at Asolo Rep? A whole lot, actually! In just days, the award-winning theatre begins performances for Come From Away (November 12-December 28) and soon after, All Is Calm (December 3-19). Learn more about the latest goings on at the beloved Florida theater in this video!
Video: In Studio with Broadway Vocal Coach Extraordinaire, Matt Farnsworth
by Joey Mervis - Oct 24, 2025

When it comes to keeping their voices in tip-top shape, even Broadway stars need a guiding light. One of the brightest is Matt Farnsworth of Matt Farnsworth Vocal Studio. Watch in this video as Matt and his team chat more about their work.
Classic Stage Company Unveils Classic Perspectives Series for 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025

Classic Stage Company has revealed the Classic Perspectives Series for the 2025-2026 season. Classic Perspectives is a post-show discussion program at CSC offering audiences the chance to go beyond the performance. Learn more!
Video: Unlocking Shakespeare with RICHARD II's Michael Urie & Craig Baldwin
by Joey Mervis - Oct 22, 2025

Richard II takes Manhattan in the newest production of Shakespeare's history play.  Red Bull Theater is about to open its 2025-26 Season with Michael Urie starring in a version of Shakespeare's Richard II, adapted and directed by Craig Baldwin.  Watch in this video as both chat more about the new take on the classic play.
Videos You Missed This Week: RAGTIME, ROMY & MICHELE and More
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 17, 2025

Fall has officially arrived and a new season is very much in swing. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 17, 2025 with videos from Ragtime, Romy & Michele, and more!

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