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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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Recap the 2026 Tony Awards Photo
Recap the 2026 Tony Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2026

Another Tonys has come and gone! The American Theatre Wing's 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk, aired live last night from Radio City Music Hall, honoring theatre professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway and wrapping up the 2025/26 awards season.
Video: Lorne Michaels Celebrates Tony Win- 'Broadway Has Always Been a Part of My Lif Photo
Video: Lorne Michaels Celebrates Tony Win- 'Broadway Has Always Been a Part of My Life'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 8, 2026

Earlier tonight at the 79th Annual Tony Awards, Schmigadoon! took home a Tony Award for Best Musical. After the team left the stage at Radio City Music Hall, lead producer Lorne Michaels checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction! Watch in this video.
Video: Joshua Henry Is Living to Share His Tony Win with Caissie Levy and the RAGTIME Photo
Video: Joshua Henry Is Living to Share His Tony Win with Caissie Levy and the RAGTIME Company
by Talking Tonys - Jun 8, 2026

Joshua Henry took home a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Ragtime. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction! Watch in this video.
Video: Caissie Levy Reacts to Tony Win- 'It's All I Ever Dreamed Of' Photo
Video: Caissie Levy Reacts to Tony Win- 'It's All I Ever Dreamed Of'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026

Caissie Levy took home a Tony Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for Ragtime. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share her initial reaction!
Video: Ali Louis Bourzgui Says His LOST BOYS Cast Almost Broke the Elevator When He W Photo
Video: Ali Louis Bourzgui Says His LOST BOYS Cast Almost Broke the Elevator When He Won
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026

Ali Louis Bourzgui took home a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for The Lost Boys. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge.
Video: Qween Jean Reacts to Tony Win - 'It's a Tremendous Blessing' Photo
Video: Qween Jean Reacts to Tony Win - 'It's a Tremendous Blessing'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026

At the Tony Awards, Qween Jean took home the award for Best Costume Design of a Musical for CATS: The Jellicle Ball. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share her initial reaction!
Video: Alden Ehrenreich Reacts to His Tony Win and Shares a Nugget He Learned from An Photo
Video: Alden Ehrenreich Reacts to His Tony Win and Shares a Nugget He Learned from Angela Lansbury
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026

Alden Ehrenreich took home the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for Becky Shaw. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
Video: Jack Knowles Reacts to Tony Win- 'It's Dedication, Hard Work, and Appreciation Photo
Video: Jack Knowles Reacts to Tony Win- 'It's Dedication, Hard Work, and Appreciation'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026

Jack Knowles took home a Tony Award for  Best Lighting Design of a Play for Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
Video: Chloe Lamford Reacts to Tony Win and Shares Easter Eggs from Her Scenic Design Photo
Video: Chloe Lamford Reacts to Tony Win and Shares Easter Eggs from Her Scenic Design
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026

Chloe Lamford took home a Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play for Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share her initial reaction!
Video: Daryl Roth, Eva Price and Rachel Sussman React to Tony Win- 'Change Can Happen Photo
Video: Daryl Roth, Eva Price and Rachel Sussman React to Tony Win- 'Change Can Happen!'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026

Producers Daryl Roth, Eva Price and Rachel Sussman took home the Tony Award for Best Play for Liberation. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction!
Video: Kai Harada on His Tony Win- 'I Do Know What I'm Doing Sometimes!' Photo
Video: Kai Harada on His Tony Win- 'I Do Know What I'm Doing Sometimes!'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026

At the 79th Annual Tony Awards, Kai Harada took home a Tony Award for  Best Sound Design of a Musical for Ragtime. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
Video: Bess Wohl Reacts to Tony Win- 'LIBERATION Was the Collaboration of a Lifetime' Photo
Video: Bess Wohl Reacts to Tony Win- 'LIBERATION Was the Collaboration of a Lifetime'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026

Earlier tonight at the 79th Annual Tony Awards, Bess Wohl took home a Tony Award for Best Play for Liberation. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share her initial reaction!
Video: Mikaal Sulaiman Reacts to Tony Win- 'It Wasn't Easy' Photo
Video: Mikaal Sulaiman Reacts to Tony Win- 'It Wasn't Easy'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026

Mikaal Sulaiman took home a Tony Award for Best Sound Design of a Play for Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
Video: Jeff Mahshie Reacts to Tony Win- 'We Were a Dream Team' Photo
Video: Jeff Mahshie Reacts to Tony Win- 'We Were a Dream Team'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026

At the 79th Annual Tony Awards, Jeff Mahshie took home a Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play for Fallen Angels. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge.
Video: Cinco Paul Responds to 2 Tony Wins- 'SCHMIGADOON! Is Finally Home' Photo
Video: Cinco Paul Responds to 2 Tony Wins- 'SCHMIGADOON! Is Finally Home'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026

Cinco Paul took home the Tony Awards for Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score for Schmigadoon! After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
Video: Zhailon Levingston & Bill Rauch on Their Tony Win- 'People Coming Together is Photo
Video: Zhailon Levingston & Bill Rauch on Their Tony Win- 'People Coming Together is the Only Path Forward'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026

Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch took home the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for CATS: The Jellicle Ball. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge.
Video: Shoshana Bean Celebrates Tony Win- 'Broadway Is My Family' Photo
Video: Shoshana Bean Celebrates Tony Win- 'Broadway Is My Family'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026

Earlier tonight at the 79th Annual Tony Awards, Shoshana Bean took home a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for The Lost Boys. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
Video: Dane Laffrey Reacts to Tony Win- 'It Was a Big Swing!' Photo
Video: Dane Laffrey Reacts to Tony Win- 'It Was a Big Swing!'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026

Dane Laffrey took home a Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Musical for The Lost Boys. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
Video: Doug Besterman & Mike Morris React to Tony Win- 'It Doesn't Get Any Better' Photo
Video: Doug Besterman & Mike Morris React to Tony Win- 'It Doesn't Get Any Better'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026

At the 79th Annual Tony Awards, Doug Besterman and Mike Morris took home a Tony Award for Best Orchestrations for Schmigadoon! After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge. Watch in this video.
Video: Tony Winners Omari Wiles & Arturo Lyons Are Ready for the Next Job Photo
Video: Tony Winners Omari Wiles & Arturo Lyons Are Ready for the Next Job
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026

Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons took home the Tony Award for Best Choreography. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction! Watch in this video.
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