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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: Brian d'Arcy James on Solving Sondheim
Video: Brian d'Arcy James on Solving Sondheim
June 4, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Brian d'Arcy James chats more about coming home to Broadway, why this role in Into the Woods was so important to him, and so much more.

Video: Josh Groban Is Full of Joy Over His Tony Nomination
Video: Josh Groban Is Full of Joy Over His Tony Nomination
June 2, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Josh Groban chats more about the importance of Sweeney Todd, why this role was so important to him, and so much more.

Video: Stephen McKinley Henderson Reflects on His Decade-Long Journey with BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
Video: Stephen McKinley Henderson Reflects on His Decade-Long Journey with BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
June 1, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Stephen McKinley Henderson chats more about the Between Riverside and Crazy's long journey to Broadway, why the theatre community is so important to him, and so much more.

Video: Christian Borle Is Thirsty for a Third Tony Award
Video: Christian Borle Is Thirsty for a Third Tony Award
May 30, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Christian chats more about his Some Like It Hot costars, why this musical has audiences dancing out of the theatre, and so much more.

Video: Lorna Courtney Is Spreading a Message of Empowerment
Video: Lorna Courtney Is Spreading a Message of Empowerment
May 31, 2023

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

Video: Ruthie Ann Miles Was Afraid that Audiences Just Didn't 'Get' Her Character
Video: Ruthie Ann Miles Was Afraid that Audiences Just Didn't 'Get' Her Character
May 29, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee watch as Ruthie Ann Miles chats more about coming home to Broadway in Sweeney Todd, why this role was so important to her, and so much more.

Video: Two-Time Nominee Jordan E. Cooper Put His Soul Into AIN'T NO MO'
Video: Two-Time Nominee Jordan E. Cooper Put His Soul Into AIN'T NO MO'
May 27, 2023

In this video, watch as two-time Tony nominee Jordan E. Cooper chats more about his road to Broadway, why this show was so important to him, and so much more.

Video: Bonnie Milligan's Life Just Got Better with a Tony Nomination
Video: Bonnie Milligan's Life Just Got Better with a Tony Nomination
May 26, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Bonnie Milligan chats more about her road to Broadway, why this role was so important to her, and so much more

Video: J. Harrison Ghee Is Heating Up This Tonys Season
Video: J. Harrison Ghee Is Heating Up This Tonys Season
May 25, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee J. Harrison Ghee chats more about bringing this iconic story to Broadway, why this role was so important to them, and so much more.

Video: Annaleigh Ashford is Gobsmacked to Star in Her (Other) Favorite Sondheim Show
Video: Annaleigh Ashford is Gobsmacked to Star in Her (Other) Favorite Sondheim Show
May 24, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Annaleigh Ashford chats more about coming home to Broadway in Sweeney Todd, why this role was so important to her, and so much more.

Video: Colton Ryan Has 'Unbridled Pride' for His NEW YORK, NEW YORK Role
Video: Colton Ryan Has 'Unbridled Pride' for His NEW YORK, NEW YORK Role
May 22, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Colton Ryan chats more about the importance of New York, New York's message, how he got started in theatre, and so much more.

Video: 'Theatre Saved Me' Says Tony Nominee Jessica Chastain
Video: 'Theatre Saved Me' Says Tony Nominee Jessica Chastain
May 23, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Jessica Chastain chats more about the importance of arts education, why this role was so important to her, and so much more.

Video: Tony Nominee Ben Platt Thinks the World is Finally Ready for PARADE
Video: Tony Nominee Ben Platt Thinks the World is Finally Ready for PARADE
May 20, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Ben Platt chats about what made this revival of Parade so special, why this role was so important to him, and so much more.

Video: Tony Nominee Sara Bareilles Is Having a Moment (Out of the Woods)
Video: Tony Nominee Sara Bareilles Is Having a Moment (Out of the Woods)
May 19, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Sara Bareilles chats about what made this revival of Into the Woods so special, why this role was so important to her, and so much more.

Video: Jodie Comer Is Coming for Her Tony Award
Video: Jodie Comer Is Coming for Her Tony Award
May 21, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Jodie Comer chats more about how the play is impacting audiences, the honor of this nomination, and so much more.

Video: Tony Nominee Audra McDonald is Back for #7
Video: Tony Nominee Audra McDonald is Back for #7
May 18, 2023

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Audra McDonald chats more about the honor of bringing an Adrienne Kennedy play to Broadway, why this role was so important to her, and so much more.

Video: SHUCKED's Alex Newell Is Celebrated, Motivated... and (Tony) Nominated
Video: SHUCKED's Alex Newell Is Celebrated, Motivated... and (Tony) Nominated
May 17, 2023

Alex Newell is already celebrated, motivated and liberated... and this Broadway season they are also nominated. The star of Shucked earned their first Tony nomination for an ovation-inducing performance in the nine-time Tony nominated new musical.

Video: Sean Hayes Reflects on the 20-Year Passion Project That is GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR
Video: Sean Hayes Reflects on the 20-Year Passion Project That is GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR
May 17, 2023

In this video, watch as Sean Hayes chats about how he got started in theatre, why this role means so much to him, and so much more.

Video: Will Victoria Clark Earn Her Second Tony Award for KIMBERLY AKIMBO?
Video: Will Victoria Clark Earn Her Second Tony Award for KIMBERLY AKIMBO?
May 16, 2023

Victoria Clark knows what winning Tony Award feels like. Since she took home an award for her performance in The Light in Piazza in 2005 (her first-ever nomination), she has earned four more nods- the latest for her acclaimed work as the titular teenager in Kimberly Akimbo. Watch as we chat with Clark about her nomination in this video!

BWW Interview: Leslie Odom, Jr. Reflects on the 'Gift' of HAMILTON and Giving it Back to the World
BWW Interview: Leslie Odom, Jr. Reflects on the 'Gift' of HAMILTON and Giving it Back to the World
July 2, 2020

You were willing to wait for it, and now you get him! Today, Richard Ridge chats with Aaron Burr (sir)- Tony winner Leslie Odom, Jr. He discusses how the musical changed in life in huge ways and how he hopes it will have an equally big impact on others.



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