Richard Humphrey News

THE RIDE Will Ride Again This Spring

by Stephi Wild — March 2, 2023

THE RIDE, New York's unique travelling theater, closed on October 16 after 12 years and 30,414 performances.

New York City's THE RIDE to Close This Month After 12 Years and 30,414 Performances

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 10, 2022

New York’s unique traveling theater The Ride will close on October 16 after 12 years and 30,414 performances.

THE RIDE 2.0. To Have World Premiere, July 14

by A.A. Cristi — June 23, 2022

THE RIDE'S Author/Director/Co-CEO/CCO, Richard Humphrey, has assembled a 14-piece orchestra to record the original score for THE RIDE 2.

The Ride's EYES ON NEW YORK Takes Flight July 1 at Staten Island's Empire Outlets

by A.A. Cristi — June 15, 2021

NYC entertainment staple THE RIDE has announced, EYES ON NEW YORK, a new experiential entertainment in THE RIDE's global tradition of family fun.

THE RIDE Celebrates 1,000,000 Riders

by A.A. Cristi — January 29, 2020

On Tuesday, February 25, 2020, THE RIDE, the experiential sightseeing theatrical tour/phenomenon, will welcome its one millionth RIDER on its 28,545th performance.

The Iconic HOLIDAY RIDE Launches 8th Season Of Magic, November 14

by A.A. Cristi — November 8, 2019

The ICONIC 8th Year HOLIDAY RIDE is now on sale as THE RIDE prepares for a repeat of last Season's ticket-buying frenzy.

THE RIDE In Masquerade Opens The 2019 Enchanted Halloween Season

by Stephi Wild — September 6, 2019

Approaching its 27,000 performance, the spectacular, immersive, interactive, experiential phenomenon, THE RIDE will be in bewitching masquerade for this Halloween Season.

THE RIDE Celebrates 25,250 Performances

by A.A. Cristi — May 21, 2019

On Sunday, April 21st, THE RIDE, the experiential sightseeing theatrical tour/phenomenon, and its family of New York-based productions, celebrated its 25,250th performance and its 840,000 RIDERS.

The Iconic Holiday RIDE Launches Today

by Stephi Wild — November 14, 2018

The ICONIC 7th Year HOLIDAY RIDE will premiere on today, November 15, 2018 and will dazzle audiences until Sunday, January 6, 2019.

THE RIDE In Masquerade Opens in New York City

by Stephi Wild — September 19, 2018

Approaching its 25,000 performance, the spectacular, immersive, interactive, experiential phenomenon, THE RIDE will be in bewitching masquerade for this Halloween Season.

THE RIDE Greets Its 800,000 RIDER Next Thursday

by A.A. Cristi — August 20, 2018

On Thursday, August 30, 2018, THE RIDE'S CEO/CCO and Author/Director, RICHARD HUMPHREY, will be at the 42nd Street Boarding Location of his award-winning Bus to greet THE RIDE'S 800,000th Rider.

The Iconic HOLIDAY RIDE Launches Next Week

by BWW News Desk — November 9, 2017

The ICONIC 6th Year HOLIDAY RIDE is now on sale at THE RIDE'S Box Office (584 Eighth Avenue between 38 and 39 Streets) preparing for a repeat of last Season's ticket-buying frenzy.

Industry Editor Exclusive: Inside THE RIDE's Theatrical Quest to Take Over the Streets of NYC & Beyond

by Cara Joy David — October 4, 2017

In summer 2010, something described in a Variety article as a 'melding of a Broadway show and a Gray Line bus tour' was announced and I was very confused.

THE RIDE: IN MASQUERADE Enchants Throughout October

by BWW News Desk — October 2, 2017

Approaching its 16,000th performance, the spectacular, immersive, interactive, experiential phenomenon, THE RIDE, will be in bewitching masquerade for this Halloween Season from Monday, October 2 through Tuesday, October 31.

CEO Announces Management Buyout of THE RIDE, LLC.

by BWW News Desk — September 15, 2017

Richard Humphrey, CEO/CCO of The Ride, LLC.

THE RIDE Celebrates Eighth Season of Triumph

by A.A. Cristi — July 31, 2017

On Monday, October 2, 2017, THE RIDE'S Award-Winning CEO/CCO and Author/Director, RICHARD HUMPHREY, will inaugurate his eighth Season of Triumph on the streets of New York while simultaneously celebrating the sixth-month sold-out anniversary of his ground-breaking virtual-reality-driven DOWNTOWN EXP

Shared Experience Announces Tour of AS YOU LIKE IT and Artistic Associates

by BWW News Desk — July 11, 2017

Shared Experience today announced its first national tour since Polly Teale's final production of Mermaid in 2015.

THE RIDE Celebrates its 15,000th Performance

by BWW News Desk — May 31, 2017

Written and Directed by THE RIDE LLC'S CEO/CCO, Richard Humphrey, these two historic milestones are the euphoric inspiration for Mr.

THE RIDE Choses TimeLooper to Create New Virtual Reality Experience

by BWW News Desk — March 13, 2017

The Award-Winning Times' Square attraction juggernaut, THE RIDE, has chosen TimeLooper, a global Virtual Reality platform, to create unforgettable VR moments in New York's history to be scripted into its new timeless production, THE DOWNTOWN EXPERIENCE, Powered by THE RIDE.

Funding Update for the Orange Tree Theatre

by BWW News Desk — January 26, 2017

Artistic Director Paul Miller, Executive Director Sarah Nicholson and Chair of the Board Richard Humphreys issue a statement on the future of funding at the Orange Tree Theatre.