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Jeffrey Wayne Richmond (born January 7, 1961) is an American composer, comedian, producer, and director. He composed the music for, and directed multiple episodes of 30 Rock, a sitcom created by and starring his wife, Tina Fey. He also executive produced and composed the music for Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, another sitcom created by his wife. Richmond has won three Emmy awards for his production of the first three seasons of 30 Rock. He has also been nominated for an Emmy for his composition of 30 Rock's theme song. He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Original Score in 2018 for Mean Girls.



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[West End, 2024]
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Mean Girls (Non-Equity)Mean Girls (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Composer
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[US Tour, 2021]
Composer
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[Broadway, 2018]
Additional Music Arrangements
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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2017]
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Fully CommittedFully Committed
 
[Broadway, 2016]
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Writing

Mean Girls
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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

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THE PRODUCERS And More Set for City Springs Theatre Company Eighth Season of Musicals Photo
THE PRODUCERS And More Set for City Springs Theatre Company Eighth Season of Musicals
by Caroline Powell - Apr 15, 2025

Atlanta’s fastest-growing performing arts organization, City Springs Theatre Company (CSTC), has announced its latest season of musicals at the beautiful Byers Theatre in Sandy Springs, with new subscriptions going on sale May 1.
Review: MEAN GIRLS at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts Photo
Review: MEAN GIRLS at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - Apr 9, 2025

The iconic 2004 movie Mean Girls has been reimagined for the stage in this infectious musical, currently running at The Ordway. With a book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, Mean Girls on tour delivers high energy, sharp humor, and a soundtrack that will have you tapping your toes long after the curtain falls.
MEAN GIRLS & More Lead Boston's April 2025 Top Theatre Shows Photo
MEAN GIRLS & More Lead Boston's April 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Mar 28, 2025

Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2025 include Mean Girls on tour and more.
WAITRESS & More Leads Dallas' April 2025 Top Picks Photo
WAITRESS & More Leads Dallas' April 2025 Top Picks
by Joshua Wright - Mar 27, 2025

Dallas is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2025 include Dallas Theatre Center's Waitress and more.
Jason Alexander-Directed SWEENEY TODD and More Set For La Mirada's 2025/2026 Season Photo
Jason Alexander-Directed SWEENEY TODD and More Set For La Mirada's 2025/2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment have announced its 2025/2026 season of shows. The season will include a production of Sweeney Todd, directed by Jason Alexander.
MEAN GIRLS National Tour Comes To The Ordway In April Photo
MEAN GIRLS National Tour Comes To The Ordway In April
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present the North American Tour of Mean Girls—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film—April 8-13, 2025.
Video: Watch New Footage From MEAN GIRLS in London Photo
Video: Watch New Footage From MEAN GIRLS in London
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2025

All new footage has been released from MEAN GIRLS in the West End! Check out the video here and learn more about Mean Girls and how to get tickets to this production.
Photos: Katie Yeomans Joins MEAN GIRLS North American Tour Photo
Photos: Katie Yeomans Joins MEAN GIRLS North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025

New production photos have been released from the North American tour of MEAN GIRLS, featuring the tour's new Cady Heron, Katie Yeomans. Check out the photos here!
Review: MEAN GIRLS at Broadway Sacramento Photo
Review: MEAN GIRLS at Broadway Sacramento
by Courtney Symes - Feb 21, 2025

It’s so fetch! The national tour of Mean Girls has stopped at Broadway Sacramento, bringing with it a whirlwind of artsy teen angst and bright pink attitude. It is based on the 2004 hit film by the same name and premiered on Broadway in 2018. It was nominated for twelve Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Its book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin instantly captured the hearts of teen girls across the country, solidifying its status in pop culture.
Review: Land O Lakes High School’s Production of MEAN GIRLS: THE MUSICAL Photo
Review: Land O Lakes High School’s Production of MEAN GIRLS: THE MUSICAL
by Peter Nason - Feb 17, 2025

After experiencing it, and after the cast and crew put on one hell of a show, I just couldn’t shake my disdain for the actual material.   It sometimes seemed unworthy of these delightful performers.
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler Add Third Show at Boch Center in May Photo
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler Add Third Show at Boch Center in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

Due to popular fan demand, comedy icons, writers, producers, actresses and Saturday Night Live alumni Amy Poehler and Tina Fey are adding an early show at Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston, MA. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: MEAN GIRLS at Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) Photo
Review: MEAN GIRLS at Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS)
by Jonathan Netek - Jan 30, 2025

OMG, Theatre Under the Stars just got a serious Plastics-level upgrade because MEAN GIRLS is BACK in Houston!
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler Return to Resorts World Theatre For One-Night-Only Performance Photo
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler Return to Resorts World Theatre For One-Night-Only Performance
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Award-winning comedians and actresses, Amy Poehler and Tina Fey,  haveannounced their critically acclaimed Restless Leg Tour will return to Resorts World Theatre.
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Will Bring RESTLESS LEG Tour to Mohegan Sun Arena Photo
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Will Bring RESTLESS LEG Tour to Mohegan Sun Arena
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Comedy icons, writers, producers, actresses and Saturday Night Live alumni Amy Poehler and Tina Fey announced that their Restless Leg Tour will continue into 2025 including a stop in Uncasville at Mohegan Sun Arena.
MEAN GIRLS National Tour is Coming to The Fabulous Fox in March Photo
MEAN GIRLS National Tour is Coming to The Fabulous Fox in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

The North American tour of Mean Girls is coming to The Fabulous Fox. The tour features Katie Yeomans as Cady Heron, Maya Petropoulos as Regina George. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
What Broadway Shows Are On Tour Across North America in 2025? - A Complete Guide Photo
What Broadway Shows Are On Tour Across North America in 2025? - A Complete Guide
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025

Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production as they make their way across the United States and Canada on their North American routes, including musicals and plays.
Julia Lester Joins Netflix Comedy Series THE FOUR SEASONS Photo
Julia Lester Joins Netflix Comedy Series THE FOUR SEASONS
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 16, 2025

Tony-nominated performer Julia Lester is the latest addition to The Four Seasons, the upcoming Netflix comedy series from Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield.
MEAN GIRLS is Coming to Theatre Under The Stars This Month Photo
MEAN GIRLS is Coming to Theatre Under The Stars This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

Theatre Under The Stars will launch the second half of its 2024/25 Season with the North American Tour of Mean Girls. The musical comedy, adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film, will begin this month. Find out how to get tickets.
Katie Yeomans Joins MEAN GIRLS Tour as Cady Heron Photo
Katie Yeomans Joins MEAN GIRLS Tour as Cady Heron
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

The National Tour of Mean Girls has found its new Cady Heron! Katie Yeomans, formerly the standby for Cady on tour, has taken over the role full-time for the remainder of the 2024/25 tour.
MEAN GIRLS Stops At The Granada Theatre In January Photo
MEAN GIRLS Stops At The Granada Theatre In January
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

The American Theatre Guild will present MEAN GIRLS—the record-breaking new musical comedy adapted from the hit 2004 Paramount Pictures film. Tickets to MEAN GIRLS are available now.
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