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Richard Thompson STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Martin (Standby)

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
Bernard

[Broadway]
1995
Morris Townsend [Replacement]

Arthur Townsend (Understudy)

Morris Townsend (Understudy)


Richard Thompson Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play

Richard ThompsonLook Back in Anger

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Sarah Blacker to Release 'HORIZON LINE' EP in February; Release Party at Music Hall Lounge in Portsmouth

Sarah Blacker will host her upcoming EP Release Party at The Music Hall Lounge on 2/10/24. Don't miss this special Valentine's Day show!

Video: Netflix Drops CAPTAINS OF THE WORLD Trailer About FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Following on from the co-produced series Captains, which followed players throughout qualification for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Netflix and FIFA+ partnered on a new series that goes behind the scenes at the tournament. Featuring behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with captains, prominent players, coaches and more. Watch the video now!

The Third Mind Announce First U.S. Tour

The Third Mind, the improvisational music collective dedicated to experimenting with new, unorthodox, and unrehearsed sounds while paying tribute to groundbreaking artists like Michael Bloomfield and Fred Neil, set their first U.S. tour in support of their recently released critically acclaimed sophomore album, The Third Mind 2.

Louis Cole Scores GRAMMY Nom for Best Alternative Jazz Album; Announces Tour Dates

Louis Cole’s album Quality Over Opinion (Brainfeeder) has been nominated for Best Alternative Jazz Album at the upcoming 66th annual GRAMMY Awards ceremony, scheduled to take place on Monday February 5th, 2024. 20 tracks deep, Quality Over Opinion was written, performed and produced on his own.

Boston's Notorious Bees Deluxe Swarm NYC's Stitch Bar & Blues

Bees Deluxe brings electrifying modern blues to Stitch Bar & Blues in NYC. Don't miss this transatlantic sensation on November 16th. Free admission.

Oratorio Society Of New York to Open 150th Anniversary And 2023-24 Season With Bach's Magnificat And Mozart's Requiem

The Oratorio Society of New York, led by Music Director Kent Tritle, will kick off its its 150th Anniversary and 2023-2024 season on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 7:00pm with Bach's Magnificat and Mozart's Requiem.

The Third Mind Share 'Groovin' Is Easy'

The brainchild of GRAMMY award-winning guitarist Dave Alvin and veteran alternative music bassist Victor Krummenacher (Camper Van Beethoven, Monks of Doom, Eyelids), The Third Mind also features guitarist David Immerglück (Counting Crows, Monks of Doom, Camper Van Beethoven), and more.

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils Fourth Group Of Artists For 2023

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass today announces a fourth round of artists for their highly anticipated 2023 iteration in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, September 29- October 1.

Otherish Release 'How Lucky We Are Being Us and Each Other'

In the darkness of the unknown, where it’s too far to turn back but there’s still no sense of where one might arrive... that is the place where the Belfast-via-Bristol quartet Otherish find themselves on their third album How Lucky We Are Being Us And Each Other.

Ida Mae Release New Single 'Lost on Your Time' From 'Thunder Above You'

The 11 song collection was conceived following Chris Turpin and Stephanie Jean discovering she was pregnant while on tour with Willie Nelson and Lucinda Williams in San Francisco. They also worked with Ethan Johns, who contributed drums on the album, and bassist Nick Pini (Laura Marling, Nick Mulvey), to record the album live to tape.

Ally Pally Celebrates Its 150th Year With Programme of Live Music

In its 150 years, Alexandra Palace has hosted seminal moments of entertainment history and a myriad of breakout, mind-bending live music performances. The venue was built as 'The People's Palace', with the purpose of bringing leisure and entertainment to the masses - a mission that continues to this day, with over five million people expected to visit this year and more than 250 events and activities on offer. 

Robert Ellis Releases New Album 'Yesterday's News'

The arrangements are harmonically sophisticated, drawing on the open tunings and intricate fingerpicking of English songwriters like Nick Drake or Richard Thompson. Ellis’s performances are similarly subtle and nuanced, tapping into the bittersweet longing of Chet Baker and the playful poignancy of Bill Evans and Jim Hall.

Rock Guitarist Yvette Young to Premiere First Orchestra Score In NY This June

One of the most respected names in modern guitar culture, Yvette Young, is The Next Festival of Emerging Artists' Featured Guest Composer as part of their 10th Anniversary Season.

Robert Ellis Releases Haunting New Single 'On The Run'

Ahead of the release of his anticipated new album Yesterday's News, Texas-based singer/songwriter Robert Ellis released a new single called 'On The Run.' An eerie, haunting track, 'On The Run' searches for meaning and escape in an empty horizon as Ellis channels a wayward, destitute outlaw.

SNL Vocalist Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez To Appear At The Emelin, April 22

Rock n' soul will rule the night on Saturday, April 22 at 8:00 pm as Christine Ohlman, the flashy, gritty platinum-blonde 'Beehive Queen,' who is the longtime vocalist with NBC's Saturday Night Live Band, brings Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez to The Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck for “THE QUEEN MEETS THE KINGS,” teaming with legendary Billy Joel drummer Liberty Devitto & The Slim Kings in a night of roots-driven, soulful rock n' roll that will spotlight songs from their recordings, including Ohlman's latest, 

Al Stewart And The Empty Pockets Will Play City Winery Boston This Month

 Legendary singer-songwriter Al Stewart, along with his band The Empty Pockets comes to City Winery Boston for one show only Thursday, March 30 at 8pm.

Robert Ellis Shares Tranquil New Single 'Gene' From New Album

Texas-based singer/songwriter Robert Ellis released a new single titled 'Gene.' The song is the latest peak at his forthcoming album Yesterday's News. Like much of the record, 'Gene' is a tranquil rumination on a flawed and broken world, one that acknowledges the ugliness that surrounds us but still insists on finding the beauty.

Robert Ellis Announces New Album 'Yesterday's News'

Coming off his raucous 2019 album Texas Piano Man, Ellis is changing course and embracing a raw minimalist approach that prizes patience and restraint above all else. He also shared the stunning video for the title track “Yesterday’s News,” a wry tune that drifts like a cloud on the breeze as he channels a washed up singer on some dimly lit stage.

Afghan Arts Festival Leads Slate of Winter Events at Seattle Opera

In conjunction with its upcoming world premiere of A Thousand Splendid Suns, Seattle Opera offers a slate of unique educational and cultural events to celebrate Afghan art, culture, and history, and provide a deeper look into the making of a new opera.

Award Winning Multi-Instrumentalist Sarah Blacker Returns To Club Passim

The incredibly talented Sarah Blacker returns to Club Passim in Harvard Square on February 4th for her first Boston area show in three years. Blacker will be joined by her band as she introduces new songs and shares some stories from a life of music.

Richard Thompson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Richard Thompson been in?

Richard Thompson has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Richard Thompson been in?

Richard Thompson has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Richard Thompson been nominated for?

Richard Thompson has been nominated for the Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play award at the Helen Hayes Awards for his performance in Look Back in Anger.

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