Richard Willis
Latest News on Richard Willis:
PARADE to Replace ALI in the Next Broadway In Chicago Season (Nov 1, 2024)
Broadway-Bound ALI Musical Cancels Chicago Run (Nov 1, 2024)
Video: Lonnie Ali & Richard Willis Talk Bringing Broadway-Bound ALI Musical to Chicago (Aug 13, 2024)
PARADE to Replace ALI in the Next Broadway In Chicago Season (Nov 1, 2024)
Broadway-Bound ALI Musical Cancels Chicago Run (Nov 1, 2024)
Video: Lonnie Ali & Richard Willis Talk Bringing Broadway-Bound ALI Musical to Chicago (Aug 13, 2024)
BIO
Richard Willis (Producer) is a Tony Award-winner and five-time nominee, as well as an Ovation Award winner (Best Play Large Theatre) and was the recipient of the NAACP Award for Best Producer (Equity) in partnership with The Pasadena Playhouse. Some of his more notable shows include: Lanford Wilson's Burn This; Jerusalem; War Horse; One Man, Two Guvnors; Next Fall; 33 Variations; Neil Simon’s The Sunshine Boys; Howard Davies’ production of Noel Coward’s Hay Fever (additionally celebrated for being the first Noel Coward Play ever produced at the Noel Coward Theatre); Priscilla Queen of the Desert; Souvenir; Golda’s Balcony; Eve Ensler’s The Good Body; Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry Jam and more. Richard was the Founder and visionary of the "Westside Arts Complex," built, programmed and operated by him, his business partner (the late Marty Markinson) and their team under the banner RICHMARK Entertainment in Brentwood, CA. The Westside Arts Complex consisted of The Wadsworth Theatre, The Brentwood Theatre, The Great Lawn and more, located at The Department of Veterans' Affairs' Campus from 1999-2016.
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Play
Richard Willis, Next Fall
Videos
Video: Lonnie Ali & Richard Willis Talk Bringing Broadway-Bound ALI Musical to Chicago
by Joshua Wright - Aug 13, 2024
STAGE TUBE: Inside the PRISCILLA Photo Shoot with Nick Adams, Tony Sheldon, and Will Swenson!!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 19, 2011
STAGE TUBE: Gay Couple Gets Engaged at Priscilla Queen of the Desert
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 14, 2011
STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Celebrates Marriage Equality!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 28, 2011
STAGE TUBE: Will Swenson and PRISCILLA Cast Perform on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 14, 2011
STAGE TUBE: Lizzy Gardiner on Her PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Inspiration
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 5, 2011
STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT Cast Celebrates Pride at NYC Parade!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 28, 2011
STAGE TUBE: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT's Tim Chappel Visits EYE ON NY
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2011
News
PARADE to Replace ALI in the Next Broadway In Chicago Season
Broadway In Chicago revealed that ALI, originally scheduled for next year, will be postponed until further notice. Parade will take its place. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway In Chicago revealed that ALI, originally scheduled for next year, will be postponed until further notice. Parade will take its place. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway-Bound ALI Musical Cancels Chicago Run
The Chicago run of ALI, the new musical celebrating the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, has canceled what it had billed as a pre-Broadway engagement in Chicago.
The Chicago run of ALI, the new musical celebrating the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, has canceled what it had billed as a pre-Broadway engagement in Chicago.
Video: Lonnie Ali & Richard Willis Talk Bringing Broadway-Bound ALI Musical to Chicago
Muhammad Ali's wife, Lonnie Ali, and producer Richard Willis sat down with CBS News Chicago to talk about bringing the Broadway-Bound musical to Chicago. Watch the full clip!
Muhammad Ali's wife, Lonnie Ali, and producer Richard Willis sat down with CBS News Chicago to talk about bringing the Broadway-Bound musical to Chicago. Watch the full clip!
Video: Nicholas Christopher Sings From Broadway-Bound ALI
ALI, the new musical celebrating the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, is set to premiere in Chicago next year, for an out of town run prior to Broadway. Watch an all new video featuring a song from the show here!
ALI, the new musical celebrating the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, is set to premiere in Chicago next year, for an out of town run prior to Broadway. Watch an all new video featuring a song from the show here!
Broadway-Bound ALI Musical Will Premiere in Chicago in 2025
ALI, the new musical celebrating the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, is set to premiere in Chicago next year, for an out of town run prior to Broadway. We have all of the details on the new musical!
ALI, the new musical celebrating the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, is set to premiere in Chicago next year, for an out of town run prior to Broadway. We have all of the details on the new musical!
Rap Artist Q-Tip Joins the Team of Broadway-Bound Musical ALI
Grammy Award-winner Q-Tip has joined the team of ALI, the new musical celebrating the life and legacy of the heavyweight boxing champion and humanitarian Muhammad Ali, as Music Producer and Co-Lyricist.
Grammy Award-winner Q-Tip has joined the team of ALI, the new musical celebrating the life and legacy of the heavyweight boxing champion and humanitarian Muhammad Ali, as Music Producer and Co-Lyricist.
New Muhammad Ali Musical ALI Will Have its World Premiere In Louisville in Fall 2024
The World Premiere of ALI will be presented in Ali's hometown of Louisville, at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, in Fall 2024. Learn more about the show here!
The World Premiere of ALI will be presented in Ali's hometown of Louisville, at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, in Fall 2024. Learn more about the show here!
ALI, a New Musical About Muhammad Ali, in Development for Broadway
ALI, a new musical celebrating the life and legacy of the heavyweight boxing champion and humanitarian Muhammad Ali is being developed for Broadway.
ALI, a new musical celebrating the life and legacy of the heavyweight boxing champion and humanitarian Muhammad Ali is being developed for Broadway.
Lincoln Common Celebrated Its Official Ribbon Cutting With Alderman, Community Members, And More
Lincoln Common, the new crossroads of Lincoln Park, today announced its newest tenants: Dearborn Denim & Apparel, Blowout Junkie, Pharmaca and Verve Wine, coming soon to the community.
Lincoln Common, the new crossroads of Lincoln Park, today announced its newest tenants: Dearborn Denim & Apparel, Blowout Junkie, Pharmaca and Verve Wine, coming soon to the community.
Bryan Cranston, HADESTOWN & More Win at the 2019 Drama League Awards- The Full List!
The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Artistic Director) today announced the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. The nominations were announced this morning by the current stars of Waitress, Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan, at the official announcement event at Sardi's Restaurant, which was streamed live online here at BroadwayWorld.
The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Artistic Director) today announced the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. The nominations were announced this morning by the current stars of Waitress, Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan, at the official announcement event at Sardi's Restaurant, which was streamed live online here at BroadwayWorld.
THE PROM, AIN'T TOO PROUD, BEETLEJUICE & More Earn Drama League Awards Nominations!
The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Artistic Director) today announced the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. The nominations were announced this morning by the current stars of Waitress, Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan, at the official announcement event at Sardi's Restaurant, which was streamed live online here at BroadwayWorld.
The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Artistic Director) today announced the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. The nominations were announced this morning by the current stars of Waitress, Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan, at the official announcement event at Sardi's Restaurant, which was streamed live online here at BroadwayWorld.
Amy Adams Series SHARP OBJECTS Debuts on HBO This Sunday
Reporter Camille Preaker returns to her small hometown to cover the murder of one preteen girl and the abduction of another. Trying to put together a psychological puzzle from her past, she finds herself identifying with the young victims a bit too closely.
Reporter Camille Preaker returns to her small hometown to cover the murder of one preteen girl and the abduction of another. Trying to put together a psychological puzzle from her past, she finds herself identifying with the young victims a bit too closely.
Tovah Feldshuh Will Bring Her Award-Winning Performance As Golda Meir In GOLDA'S BALCONY To Montreal
Four-time Tony nominee Tovah Feldshuh will recreate her award-winning performance as Golda Meir in Golda's Balcony, when the acclaimed William Gibson play comes to the Segal Centre for Performing Arts from May 22 to June 10, 2018. There will be an ASL-interpreted performance on June 9.
Four-time Tony nominee Tovah Feldshuh will recreate her award-winning performance as Golda Meir in Golda's Balcony, when the acclaimed William Gibson play comes to the Segal Centre for Performing Arts from May 22 to June 10, 2018. There will be an ASL-interpreted performance on June 9.
THE TEMPEST to Run 4/15-23 at Drayton Hall
The UofSC Department of Theatre and Dance will present The Tempest, William Shakespeare's masterful tale of revenge and redemption, April 15-23 at Drayton Hall Theatre.
The UofSC Department of Theatre and Dance will present The Tempest, William Shakespeare's masterful tale of revenge and redemption, April 15-23 at Drayton Hall Theatre.
Teen Flick AT THE TOP OF THE PYRAMID Heads to Theaters in Limited Release Today
Slamgate Productions in conjunction with the Mozell Entertainment Group is happy to announce the limited theatrical release of the new teen flick “At the Top of the Pyramid.”
Slamgate Productions in conjunction with the Mozell Entertainment Group is happy to announce the limited theatrical release of the new teen flick “At the Top of the Pyramid.”
Teen Drama AT THE TOP OF THE PYRAMID Heads to Theaters This March
Oh, the teen angst of those high school years! No matter how old you are, memories of high school, whether good or bad, seem to always linger.
Oh, the teen angst of those high school years! No matter how old you are, memories of high school, whether good or bad, seem to always linger.
2014 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Winners Announced - James Costello, Karl Wells, Nic Thompson & More!
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 60 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2014 South Carolina winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 60 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2014 South Carolina winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!
Last Chance to Vote for the BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards
It's your last week to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 26th. Voting closes at the end of the year, in under one week!
It's your last week to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 26th. Voting closes at the end of the year, in under one week!
Time is Ticking to Vote for the BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards
Time is ticking on your last chance to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 19th. Voting closes at the end of the year!
Time is ticking on your last chance to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 19th. Voting closes at the end of the year!
Final Two Weeks of Voting for the BroadwayWorld South Carolina Awards - Alexis Docktor Leads!
Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th.
Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld South Carolina Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Richard Willis been in?
Richard Willis has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Richard Willis been in?
Richard Willis has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Richard Willis's first West End show?
Richard Willis's first West End show was Tom Brown's Schooldays which opened in 1972
What awards has Richard Willis been nominated for?
and Best Play (Tony Awards) for Next Fall.
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