Richard Frankel
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 10, 2026- THE FEAR OF 13 On Broadway Adds New Cast Members and More (Feb 10, 2026)
How 54 Below is Confronting Financial Challenges; Richard Frankel Discusses the Future (Feb 9, 2026)
BIO
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Producers (2001) Producer
Hairspray (2002) Producer
Photos
Jason Tam, Gilbert L. Bailey II, Adam Chanler-Berat, Lauren Marcus, Taylor Iman Jones, Andy Mientus, Jessie Hooker-Bailey, John Simpkins, Jennifer Ashley Tepper, Byron Easley, Steven Baruch, Marc Routh, Tom Viertel and Richard Frankel and Company
From: Photos: THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT Opens Off-Broadway
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
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Richard Frankel
Richard Frankel, Leap of Faith
Richard Frankel, A Little Night Music
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Richard Frankel, The Norman Conquests
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Richard Frankel, Company
Richard Frankel, Sweeney Todd
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Richard Frankel, Mnemonic
Richard Frankel, Swing!
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Richard Frankel, The Mystery of Irma Vep
Richard Frankel, The Sound of Music
Richard Frankel, Smokey Joe's Cafe
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Richard Frankel, The Cocktail Hour
Videos
Video: BACK TO THE FUTURE Reveals Special Performance To Celebrate Back to the Future Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-10-13 12:45:59
Breaking: Casey Likes Joins Roger Bart in BACK TO THE FUTURE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-03-01 09:00:20
BACK TO THE FUTURE Will Open on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre in Summer 2023
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-10-21 10:00:20
Meet the 2022 Tony Nominees: Feinstein's/54 Below's Richard Frankel and Tom Viertel
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-05-30 10:00:20
Andrew Barth Feldman to Present PARK MAP at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-04-21 12:34:38
Video: Mike Stoller Chats About The Return Of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-06-06 20:00:32
VIDEO: Mike Stoller Appears at Opening Night of Ogunquit's Off-Broadway Bound SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-05-24 22:25:21
VIDEO: First Look at Ogunquit's Off-Broadway Bound SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE
by Alan Henry - 2018-05-24 15:28:32
TV Exclusive: Watch Just-Released Promo for PENN & TELLER: LIVE ON BROADWAY!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-04-29 16:41:48
TV Exclusive: Watch the Newtildas Preview WHEN CHILDREN RULE THE WORLD at 54 Below
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-10-06 13:14:56
MEGA STAGE TUBE: Highlights From WHEN I GROW UP: BROADWAY'S NEXT GENERATION at 54 Below!
by Stage Tube - 2013-08-05 17:33:16
MEGA STAGE TUBE: Rory O'Malley, Andrew Keenan-Bolger & More Perform with the Skivvies
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-06-13 10:44:33
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes at 54 Below with Bebe Neuwirth and More!
by Stage Tube - 2013-05-22 19:58:51
TV: On the Scene with Steve Kazee, Barbara Cook & More at 54 Below!
by Randy Rainbow - 2013-04-26 16:11:45
News
by Alex Freeman - Feb 16, 2026
From Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS distributing $3.2 million to food programs nationwide to financial updates and future plans at 54 Below, the theater community continues to navigate challenges while supporting artists and audiences alike. We also look ahead to key dates for the Lucille Lortel Awards, explore a Stage Mag spotlight on THE SOUND INSIDE at Capital Stage, and share a moving PBS feature on Ukrainian theater uplifting children during wartime.
by - Feb 10, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 10, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Cara Joy David - Feb 9, 2026
In December, word started spreading that the venue we know as 54 Below was hitting the rental market. Various area businesses were contacted by those who were marketing the property for occupancy in the first quarter of 2027.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2025
The inaugural Rochelle Denton Awards will be presented September 15 at Judson Memorial Church in NYC, honoring John Clancy, Michael Criscuolo, Tim Cusack, David Fuller, Elena K. Holy, and Judith Jarosz.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 18, 2025
Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including a free outdoor summer concert, magicians Penn and Teller at Radio City Music Hall, and stars of Broadway and film/TV doing solo shows.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 1, 2025
See some of the biggest stars of the stage, screen, jazz, cabaret & Broadway performing at cabaret venues this month at a range of budget points. Tickets to these shows are limited and likely to sell out
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more. See the full month of programming here!
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 11, 2025
The new musical, The Jonathan Larson Project, is open now at at the Orpheum Theatre Off-Broadway. Check out photos from opening night here and learn more about the show!
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 27, 2024
What happened over the seven consecutive shows, was indeed a Christmas miracle. There was plenty of laughter and tears, and intimate interaction with the audiences. It is simply the “must-see” holiday event of the season.
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 19, 2024
Norm Lewis kicked off THE BEST OF CHRISTMAS, running nightly through 12/24, on 12/18. In addition to a lovely show, Norm’s opening night was a benefit that also aided 54 Below’s Ticket Subsidy program.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024
Penn & Teller will celebrate 50 years together when they headline Radio City Music Hall on Thursday August 21, 2025. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2024
54 BELOW has revealed the first cohort of early career artists selected to participate in the Genesis Project. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2024
Grab your slushees and head down to 54 Below to celebrate the songs made famous by the iconic hit TV show, “GLEE.” Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 27, 2024
Charles Kirsch, host of the Backstage Babble podcast, produced Monday night’s 54 Sings The Rink concert, featuring an array of talent who all had some connection to the 1984 musical. The Rink was a treasure, and this concert was a treasure, too, featuring Karen Ziemba, Mary Testa, Caroline O'Connor and many other stars.
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jun 3, 2024
I had no idea that 54 DOES 54 has been an annual event for many years, but I am so glad I was there on Sunday night to witness the range of talents and the performances from so many of the staff of the club and personnel from the offices upstairs of 54 Below.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024
Great Scott! A new block of tickets for BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical on Broadway has just been released for sale through Sunday, April 27, 2025. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 27, 2024
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical’s Tony-winning star Roger Bart was honored on Thursday with a portrait at famed theatrical dining institution Sardi’s. Check out photos from the event here!
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 3, 2024
54 Below recently welcomed six new members to their distinguished board of directors. We asked them a few questions to get to know them a bit better. Meet James Gunderson, Tom Hood, Howard Lee Morgan, Brian Kaltner, Lee H. Perlman and Susan L Raanan!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2024
54 Below, the celebrated Times Square cabaret venue that is the recipient of a 2022 TONY AWARDS Special Honor for Excellence in the Theater, has announced new board members. James Gunderson, Tom Hood, Howard Lee Morgan, Brian Kaltner, Lee H. Perlman and Susan L Raanan have joined the award-winning supper club board, effective immediately.
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 31, 2023
It's time to see what resonated the most with Broadway World Cabaret lead writer and Editor Stephen Mosher on the last day.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Lifetime Achievement Award (The Lortels), Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Leap of Faith, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Little Night Music, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Norman Conquests, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Company, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Unique Theatrical Experience (The Lortels) for Mnemonic, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Swing!, Outstanding Revival (The Lortels) for The Mystery of Irma Vep, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Sound of Music, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Smokey Joe's Cafe and Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for The Cocktail Hour.
Richard Frankel has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He won the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Lortels. He earned Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Play for The Norman Conquests and Best Revival of a Musical for Company. Additionally, he received The Lortels awards for Unique Theatrical Experience for Mnemonic, Outstanding Revival for The Mystery of Irma Vep, and Outstanding Play for The Cocktail Hour.
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