Richard Ridge News

Totally reinventing one of the most beloved musicals of all time is no small feat and Diane Paulus is very aware. As the architect of the most inventive, immersive musical of the season, she knows that spectacular results only come after months, and in this case, years of preparation. Watch in this video as she explains more about how she conceptualized the Masquerade experience.

The Second Stage Theater production of Gina Gionfriddo’s Becky Shaw is coming to Broadway,  directed  by Trip Cullman. A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, Becky Shaw received its New York premiere with Second Stage Theater in 2009. Watch in this video as the company chats more about what audiences can expect.

Dog Day Afternoon, a new play by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis, is on its way to Broadway, starring Emmy Award winner Jon Bernthal and two-time Emmy Award winner Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Watch in the video as the whole company chats more about what audiences can expect.

Lindsey Ferrentino’s The Fear of 13 is coming to Broadway, starring two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody and Golden Globe Award nominee Tessa Thompson in their Broadway debuts.  Watch in this video as the stars chat more about what the new play is all about!

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge recently spoke with the company of The Rocky Horror Show to discuss what it means to them to bring the show to the stage! 

Listen up, let a new group of ladies tell you a story! Six on Broadway has welcomed a new cast! Watch in this video as they chat about their new gig and their first night onstage at the Lena Horne Theatre.

Daniel Radcliffe shares why he's returning to Broadway in Every Brilliant Thing, the acclaimed solo show beginning previews in February 2026. Watch in this video as Radcliffe, MacMillan and Herrin explain what the play is all about!

John Cameron Mitchell and Simu Liu have joined the company of Tony Award-winning comedy Oh, Mary! on Broadway. Watch in this video as the duo discusses their new gig and why they are so happy to join Broadway's finniest play. 

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 4, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Watch a video of Sierra Boggess, Adam Jacobs, Jelani Remy, and Isabella McCalla talking to Richard Ridge about performing in EPCOT's Disney on Broadway concert series as part of the Festival of the Arts in Disney World.

The Outer Critics Circle, the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital news publications, has revealed the key dates for the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards.

Mark William will return to The Green Room 42 to celebrate his recent album, If I Can Dream, which was recorded live there last May and dropped in August.

Bob the Drag Queen has walked into the Moulin Rouge purse first. Literally. The RuPaul's Drag Race superstar officially strutted onto the Al Hirschfeld Theatre stage earlier this week as  “Harold Zidler” in Moulin Rouge! . Watch in this video as Bob chats more about the rehearsal process and more!

Dirty Dancing in Concert is bringing its magic back to Europe and North America in 2026 for a world tour spanning more than 100 cities. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge spoke with the two stars of the show to discuss the production. Watch in this video.

There's no place like AMDA when it comes to honing your craft, and Sara Elder and Jeffery Walker III know all about it. Not only are they current AMDA students, but they were also finalists for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage, presented by, you guessed it... AMDA! Watch in this video.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 16, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge spoke with Cost n’ Mayor (Austin & Marideth Telenko) about their world premiere dance story, 11 to Midnight, premiering at the historic Orpheum Theatre in the heart of New York City’s East Village this spring. Watch in this video!

The Broadway company of Chicago will welcome “Dancing with the Stars” semi-finalist and actress/breakout star of Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Whitney Leavitt. Watch as she checks in ahead of her debut in this video.

Antonio Díaz, “El Mago Pop”, the most successful illusionist the continent of Europe has ever produced and the highest grossing entertainer in Spain, announced that he will embark on a global stadium tour – the first illusionist in history to conquer this feat

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 10, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.