Latest News on Richard Ridge:
Thirty years after Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking musical Rent changed the landscape of Broadway, the show’s legacy continues to resonate with the artists and audiences whose lives it has touched. Watch in this video as we take you to the red carpet to celebrate 30 years with the original cast and Rent alumni.
Richard Thomas is bringing Mark Twain back to New York City! Following a critically acclaimed run across the country, the beloved actor will bring Mark Twain Tonight! to The Town Hall for a one-night-only performance on November 2, benefiting the Entertainment Community Fund. Watch in this video as Thomas chats with Richard Ridge about Mark Twain Tonight!, his adventures on the road, and much more.
Illario Grant and Brandon Lee Harris are taking center stage in MJ the Musical. From studying Jackson's signature moves to finding fresh inspiration in his legendary performances, both actors are continuing to discover what it takes to become the King of Pop eight times a week. Watch as Grant and Harris chat with Richard Ridge about their journeys with MJ, their favorite Michael Jackson performances, and more in this video.
BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge stopped by the rehearsal studio to catch up with Pasquale and the company about revisiting this American classic, finding new ways to tell its story, and why its message continues to resonate today. Watch the full interview in this video.
After more than six decades of enchanting audiences, The Fantasticks is finally making its Broadway debut! The beloved musical by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt is getting a fresh new look this fall in a reimagined production from Second Stage Theatre, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli. Watch as Richard Ridge catches up with the company in this video.
Tony Award nominee Steven Skybell is returning to the Off-Broadway stage in Aftermath, a new play by David Zaks, directed by Colton Pometa. Ahead of the production's New York premiere, Skybell caught up with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to discuss the gripping family drama, reuniting with a longtime friend, and more. Watch in this video!
Margot Rose is bringing her deeply personal new musical memoir, Unconditional, to New York City! The production, written by and starring Rose, will play La MaMa from October 15-25, and she recently sat down with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to discuss the emotional journey of bringing her family's story to the stage. Watch in this video!
Aaron Sorkin and Bradley Whitford discuss bringing A Few Good Men back to Broadway in this exclusive interview from the Vivian Beaumont Theater.
A decade after originating the role of George Washington in Hamilton, Jackson has returned to the Broadway phenomenon—and this time around, he's experiencing the show in an entirely new way. Watch the full interview with Jackson as he reflects on returning to Hamilton, how the landmark musical changed his life, his pre-show routine, and why live theatre remains sacred to him.
What does it take to become plant food? BroadwayWorld’s Richard Ridge headed to the Westside Theatre to find out! Did he make it out in one piece? Watch the video to see Richard get up close and very personal with one of musical theatre’s most famous puppets!
Watch the full video with Richard Ridge to hear more from Brill about working with Daniel Fish, sharing the stage with Thomas J. Ryan, collaborating with Rob Lowe and Gillian Jacobs, his experience playing Roy Cohn in Fellow Travelers, and the unusual place he keeps his Tony Award!
Operation Mincemeat is hitting the road! Following its success on Broadway, the Tony Award-winning musical is launching its North American tour, bringing its hilarious and heartfelt story to audiences across the country. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge caught up with two of the show's stars, Katie Kleiger and Jake Bentley Young, as they prepared to kick off the tour in Providence, Rhode Island. Watch in this video as the duo discusses stepping into their roles.
Two-time Tony Award winner Victoria Clark is back onstage, this time tackling a brand-new play in the world premiere of Joshua Owen’s Human Things, now playing Off-Broadway at the West End Theatre. Watch in this video!
After acclaimed runs in New York, across the country and in London, Here There Are Blueberries is headed to Broadway this fall. Ahead of the production’s arrival, BroadwayWorld caught up with co-writers Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich to discuss the remarkable true story behind the play, its unusual theatrical form, and why they believe its questions resonate so strongly today.
The party is still roaring at The Great Gatsby! The hit musical recently celebrated its 1,000th Broadway performance, and BroadwayWorld caught up with the show's newest stars to mark the milestone. Watch in this video to hear much more from Ryan McCartan, China Anne McClain, Corbin Bleu, Eric Anderson, Linedy Genao and Naturi Naughton-Lewis!
From the football field to the Broadway stage, Reece Weaver is ready for her next big performance. The former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader is making her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago, playing a six-week engagement at the Ambassador Theatre now through October 18. Watch in this video as she chats more about becoming Roxie, tackling the iconic Chicago choreography, her new costume, and bringing her Dallas Cowboys fans along for her Broadway journey.
Watch an exclusive video of Jeremy Jordan performing “This Could Be the Start of Something Big” as Bobby Darin in Just in Time on Broadway, featuring footage from the stage and recording studio.
Jeremy Jordan is having a ball as Bobby Darin in Just in Time—but stepping into the high-energy Broadway musical has challenged the Tony nominee in ways he didn’t necessarily expect. Watch this video as Jeremy as he chats more about stepping into Bobby Darin’s shoes, his favorite moments in Just in Time, working with the show’s cast and big band, and more.
Raúl Esparza has spent plenty of time on stages and screens, but this summer brought him back to one of his favorite places: the Delacorte Theater. BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge caught up with Esparza backstage during his run as Leontes in The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park production of The Winter's Tale. For Esparza, returning to the newly renovated Delacorte was particularly meaningful. Watch in this video.
Jersey Boys is getting ready to hit the road for its 20th Anniversary North American Tour. Watch in this video as the company hits the rehearsal room in preparation for the big launch!
