Michael Riedel

Photos: Lesley Manville & Mark Strong Celebrate OEDIPUS on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 31, 2025

Lesley Manville and Mark Strong toast at the OEDIPUS cocktail party. The production, directed by Robert Icke, is now performing at Studio 54.

Listen: SINGULAR SENSATION Releases Miniseries on the Making of RENT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2024

Broadway Podcast Network has released the second miniseries of the new podcast, “Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway,” hosted by journalist and Broadway columnist Michael Riedel. Listen now.

Broadway Podcast Network Launches New Site & Listening Platform, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024

Broadway Podcast Network is launching their new website and listening platform. Learn more!

Documentary Honoring Eric Bentley to Have World Premiere at New Plaza Cinema at The Macaulay Honors College
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2023

Royal Road Productions is proud to present a new documentary about the life and legacy of Eric Bentley, one of the most respected theater critics, playwrights, editors and translators of our time.

Industry Pro Newsletter: BWW 20th Hosts Announced, A Tentative Agreement Between AEA and the Broadway League
by Alex Freeman - Dec 5, 2022

Nothing has been more exciting than our announcement last week of our 20th Anniversary Celebration set to take place on May 21, 2023 at Sony Hall in the theatre district. The event will be hosted by none other than BroadwayWorld’s Richard Ridge and Tony Award-Winning Broadway Legend Chita Rivera.

Can Broadway Rebound in 2023?
by Cara Joy David - Dec 5, 2022

It’s no secret that Broadway has not rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. The Thanksgiving week box office gross was $37,475,773, compared to $41,687,333 for Thanksgiving week 2019. (While fewer shows were playing, capacity was also down, as was average ticket price.) The list of reasons for this is long: tourism is not fully back, we have a strong dollar, Covid is still keeping many traditional theatergoers away, at-home entertainment is booming, crime is constantly in the news, etcetera.

Photos: First Look at THE SPIDER QUEEN, Opening Tonight as Part of New York Theater Festival's WinterFest
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2022

The award winning production of The Spider Queen, based on the behind the scenes tale of the greatest flop in Broadway history, opens in New York tonight as part of the New York Theater Festival’s WinterFest.

Finalists Announced for Twelfth Annual Clive Barnes Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2022

The Clive & Valerie Barnes Foundation has announced the date for the 12th Annual Clive Barnes Awards. Hosted by New York 1's Frank DiLella, the presentation of the awards recognizing excellence in theater and dance will take place on Sunday, September 18th, 2022 at 3pm at the Westbeth Studio.

THE SPIDER QUEEN Will Play New York This November
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2022

The award winning production of The Spider Queen, based on the behind the scenes tale of the greatest flop in Broadway history, will premiere in New York this November as part of the New York Theater Festival's WinterFest.

Sunday Morning Michael Dale: My Favorite Cease and Desist Letters
by Michael Dale - Aug 14, 2022

A while back. I was in an audience of theatre fans watching an onstage conversation between Frank Rich and Stephen Sondheim and the subject of unauthorized changes made in regional and amateur productions came up. The composer/lyricist mentioned that he had heard of a production of Company that ended with Bobby committing suicide by shooting himself.

Hugh Jackman Talks Scott Rudin, THE MUSIC MAN, and More in New Interview
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2022

Hugh Jackman recently sat down with Vanity Fair for a new interview about The Music Man. In the interview, he chatted with Michael Riedel about Scott Rudin's departure from the production, Broadway's changing landscape, how the show has survived the pandemic, and more.