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Richard Ridge

Richard Ridge is the lead correspondent for BroadwayWorld, one of the most popular theatre websites receiving over 8 million visitors every month. For BroadwayWorld, he is the host of Backstage with Richard Ridge which has long been the most popular outlet for Broadway stars and legends to talk about their careers. His guests have included Chita Rivera, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Josh Groban, Cherry Jones, Julie Taymor, Laura Benanti, Brian Cox, Zachary Quinto, Judith Light, Joan Rivers, Elaine Paige, Kristin Chenoweth, Nick Jonas, Jessie Mueller and Hugh Dancy. Prior to that, he was the host of the groundbreaking Broadway Beat for 20 years. His latest venture is the filmed SAG/AFTRA Foundation/ BroadwayWorld Conversations on Broadway series, which recognizes and celebrates the vibrant theatre community in New York City. These in-depth interviews are filmed for the Foundation’s educational archives and Broadway World. Past participants have included Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Matt Bomer, Bobby Cannavale, Harold Prince, Stockard Channing, Nathan Lane, Darren Criss, Sara Bareilles, Tony Goldwyn, Cheyenne Jackson, Kelli O’Hara, David Tennent, Vanessa Redgrave, Liev Schreiber, Jeff Daniels, David Hyde Pierce, Jim Parsons, Gena Rowlands, Michael Urie, Jason Alexander and Juliette Binoche. Richard made his Broadway debut in 2019 in the groundbreaking musical The Prom.

 






Video: How Hard Work and Dedication Made Wendell Pierce a Tony Nominee
Video: How Hard Work and Dedication Made Wendell Pierce a Tony Nominee
June 8, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Wendell Pierce chats more about what his Death of a Salesman character meant to him, how he dealt with the weight of the subject matter, and so much more.

Video: Nikki Crawford Doesn't Want You to Judge Her FAT HAM Character
Video: Nikki Crawford Doesn't Want You to Judge Her FAT HAM Character
June 6, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Nikki Crawford chats more about developing her character, why this company means so much to her, and so much more.

Video: Betsy Wolfe Is a Tony Nominee... and That's the Way It Is
Video: Betsy Wolfe Is a Tony Nominee... and That's the Way It Is
June 8, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Betsy Wolfe chats more about the importance of & Juliet's message, why this role was so important to her, and so much more.

Video: Arian Moayed Is Living for the Audience Reactions to A DOLL'S HOUSE
Video: Arian Moayed Is Living for the Audience Reactions to A DOLL'S HOUSE
June 7, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Arian Moayed chats more about audiences' reactions to A Doll's House, why this company is so important to him, and so much more.

Video: Julia Lester Is Living Out Her Theatre Kid Dreams
Video: Julia Lester Is Living Out Her Theatre Kid Dreams
June 5, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Julia Lester chats more about the importance of Into the Woods' message, why the Tonys mean so much to her, and so much more.

Video: Jordan Donica Didn't Think He'd Ever Be a Tony Nominee
Video: Jordan Donica Didn't Think He'd Ever Be a Tony Nominee
June 9, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Jordan Donica chats more about why this show is so important to him, his journey from workshops to stage, and so much more.

Video: How Colton Ryan Followed a Musical Theatre Blueprint to His Tony Nomination
Video: How Colton Ryan Followed a Musical Theatre Blueprint to His Tony Nomination
June 5, 2023

Music, money, and love may be the key to happiness in New York New York, but for leading man Colton Ryan, a Tony nomination ain't so bad either. Colton plays 'Jimmy Doyle' in the new Kander and Ebb throwback- a role for which he started learning new skills months before rehearsals even began. In this video, Colton tells us all about his road to Tony nominee.

Video: Kevin Del Aguila Has No Idea How to Behave as a Tony Nominee
Video: Kevin Del Aguila Has No Idea How to Behave as a Tony Nominee
June 8, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Kevin Del Aguila chats about the joy of being back on Broadway, why this musical is so important to him, and so much more.

Video: Jessica Hecht Opens Up About Her Intimate Stagetime with Laura Linney
Video: Jessica Hecht Opens Up About Her Intimate Stagetime with Laura Linney
June 7, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Jessica Hecht chats more about being back at MTC in Summer, 1976, the joy of working alongside Laura Linney, and so much more.

Video: Kevin Cahoon Opens Up About His 29-Year Journey to the Tonys
Video: Kevin Cahoon Opens Up About His 29-Year Journey to the Tonys
June 5, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Kevin Cahoon chats more about his long journey with Shucked, why the theatre community is so important to him, and so much more.

Video: David Zayas is on Cloud Nine This Tonys Season
Video: David Zayas is on Cloud Nine This Tonys Season
June 6, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee David Zayas chats more about why the play is so important, how he got his start in the business, and so much more.

Video: Kara Young Is Back with Her Second Tony Nomination
Video: Kara Young Is Back with Her Second Tony Nomination
June 9, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Kara Young chats more about bringing this play to larger audiences, why this role meant so much to her, and so much more.

Video: Crystal Lucas-Perry Can't Stop Seeing the Beauty of AIN'T NO MO'
Video: Crystal Lucas-Perry Can't Stop Seeing the Beauty of AIN'T NO MO'
June 9, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Crystal Lucas-Perry chats more about the theatre community's support of the play, why the message of Ain't No Mo' was so important, and so much more.

Video: Katy Sullivan Is Living Her Wildest Childhood Dreams
Video: Katy Sullivan Is Living Her Wildest Childhood Dreams
June 5, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Katy Sullivan chats more about her long journey with Cost of Living, why being on Broadway was such a big deal to her, and so much more.

Video: How Bonnie Milligan Built a Better Debra
Video: How Bonnie Milligan Built a Better Debra
June 3, 2023

The Booth Theatre isn't big enough to hold the applause every night for the fan favorite character of Kimberly Akimbo. That has everything to do with Tony nominee Bonnie Milligan. In this video, Bonnie chats more about how she brought Debra to life on Broadway.

Video: Tony Nominee Kara Young Wants to Change Your Mind and Make You Think
Video: Tony Nominee Kara Young Wants to Change Your Mind and Make You Think
June 2, 2023

The last two years have been something else for Kara Young. Not only did she make her Broadway debut (Clydes, 2021), but she returned to Broadway just months later (Cost of Living, 2022) and earned Tony nominations for both performances. In this video, watch as Kara chat more about her latest role.

Video: Corey Hawkins Wants to 'Plant the Seeds of Possibility ' on Broadway
Video: Corey Hawkins Wants to 'Plant the Seeds of Possibility ' on Broadway
June 3, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Corey Hawkins chats more about bringing theatre to younger audiences, why his role in Topdog/Underdog was so important to him, and so much more.

Video: A Tony Nomination Was Beyond Justin Cooley's Wildest Dreams
Video: A Tony Nomination Was Beyond Justin Cooley's Wildest Dreams
June 2, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Justin Cooley chats more about the importance of Kimberly Akimbo's message, why he loves meeting fans, and so much more.

Video: Micaela Diamond Is Not Taking PARADE for Granted
Video: Micaela Diamond Is Not Taking PARADE for Granted
June 3, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Micaela Diamond chats about her road to Broadway, why she loves singing Jason Robert Brown's music in Parade, and so much more.

Video: Brandon Uranowitz Has Been Waiting His Entire Life for LEOPOLDSTADT
Video: Brandon Uranowitz Has Been Waiting His Entire Life for LEOPOLDSTADT
May 31, 2023

As Leopoldstadt enters its final weeks on Broadway, some members of its company are gearing up for Tonys season. Brandon Uranowitz is one of them. Watch as he chats with Richard Ridge about his role in this video!



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