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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
General Manager
 
[Broadway, 2014]
General Manager/Executive Producer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Producer
Producer
 
[US Tour, 2001]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Associate Producer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Associate Producer
 
[Broadway, 1996]
General Manager
 
[Broadway, 1994]
General Manager
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1985]
Associate Producer
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Production Supervisor
 
[US Tour, 1978]
Production Associate

Awards and Nominations


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Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Special Theatrical Event

Richard Martini, Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam on Broadway

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Post-Apocalyptic Double Feature DVDs From Frolic Pictures Out Now

It's too early to reopen, so stay put have the latest batch of ultra rare cinematic oddities delivered to your door! May's releases celebrate Charlie Sheen, Donald Pleasence, Elizabeth Taylor, William Shatner, Thora Birch, Shelley Winters, Neil Patrick Harris and Lynn Lowry!
Emmy Winner Renee Taylor Brings MY LIFE ON A DIET To New Brunswick Performing Arts Center

The award-winning, autobiographical comedy MY LIFE ON A DIET, starring Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning writer and actress Renée Taylor (a?oeThe Nannya??), is currently on a national tour, and the next stop will be at the George Street Playhouse's Arthur Laurents Theater in The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ). MY LIFE ON A DIET will be performed Tuesday, November 19 through Sunday, December 15, 2019.  The press opening is Friday, November 22, 2019. Tickets for this engagement can be obtained online at https://georgestreetplayhouse.org/shows/show/my-life-diet/.
Photo Flash: Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy, and More at West Coast Premiere of MY LIFE ON A DIET

The award-winning, autobiographical comedy MY LIFE ON A DIET, starring Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning writer and actress Renee Taylor ("The Nanny"), is now on tour. The current stop is at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210), where the show opened this weekend, and will perform a limited engagement through Sunday, April 14.
Renée Taylor Kicks Off National Tour Of MY LIFE ON A DIET This Weekend

The award-winning, autobiographical comedy MY LIFE ON A DIET, starring Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning writer and actress Renee Taylor ("The Nanny"), kicks off a national tour this weekend with three performances at The Gateway, Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County (215 South Country Road, Bellport, NY 11713) on Friday, March 15 at 8pm and Saturday, March 16 at 3pm & 8pm.  The tour continues with a limited run at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts' Lovelace Studio Theater (9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210) from Friday, April 5 through Sunday, April 14.
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.
FOREVER PLAID Returns to Benefit BC/EFA

Off Broadway's iconic harmonious hit, Forever Plaid returns to New York for a limited engagement to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS for three special performances on April 5th, 6th and 7th (7PM) at the Laurie Beechman Theatre at West Bank Cafe (407 W. 42nd Street).
DANCE TO UNITE'S 3rd Annual Benefit Raises More Than $100,000

Dance to Unite raised more than $100,000 in support of the company's expanding free after-school dance and education programs at their 3rd Annual Benefit:One Way or Anotheron Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 6pm at Avenues: The World School, located in Chelsea at 259 Tenth Avenue, NYC 10001.
HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME to Celebrate Members of the Military with Free Tickets, July 4-5

Broadway's Holler If Ya Hear Me, the new musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, has donated tickets to performances on July 4th and 5th to the USO of Metropolitan New York. These tickets will be given to members of the military from bases in the New York area in recognition of their generous service to the community and the work they do all year long.
HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME's Williams, Pinkins, Sengbloh and Boone Set for Arise 30, Hot 97 FM This Week

Tune in to see HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, the new musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, on TV.
Broadway's HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Lines Up TV Appearances

Tune in to see HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, the new musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, on TV: Fox5 News interviews HOLLER cast members Christopher Jackson and Tonya Pinkins tonight, Thursday, June 26 at 5pm. 'NYC Arts' will feature a segment on HOLLER tonight, Thursday, June 26 at 8pm on WNET-TV, Channel 13. CBS2 News' Dana Tyler interviews HOLLER cast member Saul Williams this Sunday, June 29 at 8am. MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' will feature a live interview with Saul Williams this Monday, June 30 in the 7am hour.
AUDIO: HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME's Saul Williams on BBC Newshour

Saul Williams, the star of the new musical HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, recently talked with the BBC World Service Radio's 'Newshour' about bringing the words of Tupac Shakur to Broadway. Click here to listen.
HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME & NMoH to Partner for Exhibition at Palace Theater

Broadway and Hip-Hop will merge with the arrival of the new musical HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, and in celebration, The National Museum of Hip-Hop (NMoH) will curate a Hip-Hop exhibition at the Palace Theater (1564 Broadway at 47th Street), home of HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME. The exhibition will invite patrons to learn about the history of Hip-Hop through one-of-a-kind artifacts and memorabilia, interact with "Dreams Walls" by inscribing it with their dreams, and view a dynamic mural featuring the 4 Elements of Hip-Hop: DJing, Emceeing. B-Boying and Graffiti. HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME ticketholders can view the exhibition at no additional cost one hour prior to each performance. The exhibition begins on Monday, June 2 at 7pm, one hour before the musical's first preview performance at 8pm, and will continue throughout the run of the production.
Broadway's HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME to Offer $43 Tickets in Honor of Tupac's Birthday, 6/16

HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, the new Broadway musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, is offering $43 tickets to the performance on Monday, June 16 at 8pm in celebration of the late Tupac Shakur's 43rd birthday. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster at www.Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 877-250-2929 or in person beginning May 12 at the Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway (at 47th Street). The $43 price includes the facility fee; services fees may apply; tickets are subject to availability.
Box Office for Broadway's HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME to Open 5/12

The Palace Theatre box office opens this Monday, May 12 at 10:00 am for tickets to HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, the new Broadway musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur. The Palace Theatre is located at 1564 Broadway (at 47th Street).
HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME's Saul Williams Set for THE COLBERT REPORT Tomorrow

Tune in to see Saul Williams, the star of Holler If Ya Hear Me, the new Broadway musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, on 'The Colbert Report' on Thursday, May 1 on Comedy Central at 11:30pm (check local listings for times outside the NY area).
Broadway's HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Pushes First Preview to 6/2

HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, the new Broadway musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur, will now begin previews on Monday, June 2 rather than the previously announced date of May 29, in order to allow for a longer tech schedule in the theatre. The official opening remains unchanged on Thursday, June 19 at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at 47th Street).
Broadway's Tupac Shakur Musical HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME Begins Rehearsals

Rehearsals for HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, the new Broadway musical inspired by the lyrics of Tupac Shakur begin today, Monday, April 21. Written by Todd Kreidler and directed by Kenny Leon, HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME will begin performances on May 29, 2014 and open June 19, 2014 at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at 47th Street).
Tickets Go on Sale 4/7 for Broadway's Tupac Shakur Musical HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME

Tickets go on sale this Monday, April 7 at 10am for HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME, the new Broadway musical featuring the lyrics of Tupac Shakur. Written by Todd Kreidler and directed by Kenny Leon, HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME will begin performances on May 29, 2014 and open June 19, 2014 at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at 47th Street).
COLIN QUINN LONG STORY SHORT Plays Broadway Playhouse, 8/24-9/10

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that former 'Saturday Night Live' and Comedy Central star Colin Quinn will move his one-man show COLIN QUINN LONG STORY SHORT, directed by Jerry Seinfeld, to the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut St.) for a limited three-week engagement from Aug. 24 - Sep. 10, 2011.
Long Wharf Theatre Presents COLIN QUINN LONG STORY SHORT 8/9-21

Comedian Colin Quinn will bring his incisive one-man exploration of world history, Long Story Short from Broadway to Long Wharf Theatre.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Richard Martini been nominated for?

Richard Martini has been nominated for a Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event for Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam on Broadway.

What awards has Richard Martini won?

Richard Martini has won the Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event for Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam on Broadway.

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