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Richard Ridge fell in love with the theatre at the age of five when he went through his parents record cabinet and stumbled upon their original cast album collection and the rest is history.He has toured the world as a performer and for the past twenty years he has been the host of the television program Broadway Beat and now, BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE.

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Video: Inside Opening Night of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY with Sarah Snook Photo
Video: Inside Opening Night of THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY with Sarah Snook
by Joey Mervis - Mar 28, 2025

The stars came out to celebrate last night at the Music Box Theatre, where the Sydney Theatre Company production of The Picture of Dorian Gray celebrated its opening night. Go inside the big night with Sarah Snook and more in this video.
Video: Inside Opening Night of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Photo
Video: Inside Opening Night of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
by Joey Mervis - Mar 25, 2025

The music plays on at the Schoenfeld Theatre! Just last week, Buena Vista Social Club celebrated its opening night. Watch in this video as we take you inside the big night with the full company.
Video: How Geremy Jasper Created the Post-Apocalyptic World of O'DESSA Photo
Video: How Geremy Jasper Created the Post-Apocalyptic World of O'DESSA
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Mar 25, 2025

Sadie Sink is back on Broadway this spring in John Proctor is the Villain, but fans need not travel all the way to the Booth. Theatre to watch the stage and screen star in action! Sink stars in O'Dessa, now streaming on Hulu. Watch as director Geremy Jasper chats more about the project in this video.
Video: Come to the CABARET with New Stars Eva Noblezada and Orville Peck Photo
Video: Come to the CABARET with New Stars Eva Noblezada and Orville Peck
by Joey Mervis - Mar 25, 2025

Country music star Orville Peck and two-time Tony Award nominee and GRAMMY Award winner Eva Noblezada will join the Broadway cast of Cabaret for a limited 16-week run starting on March 31. Watch in this video as they chat more about their new Broadway gig!
Ann Talman Brings ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE To Bucks County Playho Photo
Ann Talman Brings ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE To Bucks County Playhouse
by Emmy Rice - Mar 23, 2025

Ann Talman brings her award-winning show Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile to Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA. Check here for more details.
Videos You Missed This Week: PURPOSE, OPERATION MINCEMEAT, and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: PURPOSE, OPERATION MINCEMEAT, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 21, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is very much underway. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending March 21, 2025 with videos from Purpose, Operation Mincemeat, and more!
Cole Escola and Conrad Ricamora to Unveil 2025 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations Photo
Cole Escola and Conrad Ricamora to Unveil 2025 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025

Cole Escola and Conrad Ricamora will host the live announcement of the 2025 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations. Learn more about the awards and when to tune in here!
Video: Christopher Sieber Is Finding Joy in Playing DEATH BECOMES HER's 'Boring' Char Photo
Video: Christopher Sieber Is Finding Joy in Playing DEATH BECOMES HER's 'Boring' Character
by Joey Mervis - Mar 18, 2025

Christopher Sieber loves playing boring people. But really! In his latest gig, the Broadway favorite stars as the lovable loser 'Ernest' in Death Becomes Her. Watch in this interview has he chats more about the joys of being Ernest. 
Video: Learn to Dance Like the Irish with a Lesson from RIVERDANCE 30 Photo
Video: Learn to Dance Like the Irish with a Lesson from RIVERDANCE 30
by Joey Mervis - Mar 17, 2025

Celebrate St. Patricks Day with Richard Ridge as he stops by Radio City Music Hall to get a lesson in Irish step dancing from Riverdance 30 company members Fergus and Anna Mai Fitzpatrick. Watch in this video!
Videos You Missed This Week: FLOYD COLLINS, OH, MARY! and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: FLOYD COLLINS, OH, MARY! and More
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 14, 2025

2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is very much underway. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending March 14, 2025 with videos from Oh, Mary!, Floyd Collins, and more!
Video: Tituss Burgess Can't Wait to Join OH, MARY! Photo
Video: Tituss Burgess Can't Wait to Join OH, MARY!
by Joey Mervis - Mar 14, 2025

Six-time Emmy Award-nominated actor Tituss Burgess is getting ready to take over the role of ‘Mary Todd Lincoln’ in the acclaimed comedy, Oh, Mary! Burgess is the third actor to don the infamous bratty curls. Watch in this video as he chats more about how he is preparing to step into Mary's shoes!
Video: Sasha Maya Ada Unpacks PRIMARY TRUST at Dallas Theater Center Photo
Video: Sasha Maya Ada Unpacks PRIMARY TRUST at Dallas Theater Center
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Mar 13, 2025

A Pulitzer Prize-winning play is now onstage at Dallas Theater Center! Eboni Booth's Primary Trust -a story of friendship, healing, and small chances- is now in performances at Bryant Hall. At the helm is Sasha Maya Ada, who just checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to tell us all about the production. Watch the full interview in this video.
Video: Paul Mescal and Company Celebrate Opening Night of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Photo
Video: Paul Mescal and Company Celebrate Opening Night of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by Joey Mervis - Mar 13, 2025

Experience the electrifying revival of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at BAM, featuring Oscar nominee Paul Mescal. Directed by Rebecca Frecknall, this Tennessee Williams classic returns to New York after a triumphant West End run. Don’t miss exclusive opening night insights from the company.
BOOP!'s Ainsley Melham Is Back Where He Wants to Be Photo
BOOP!'s Ainsley Melham Is Back Where He Wants to Be
by Joey Mervis - Mar 11, 2025

What's the scoop on Betty Boop? The iconic little lady is taking centerstage this Spring when Boop! The Musical begins performances at the Broadhurst Theatre. Jasmine Amy Rogers plays the title role, and at her side is Ainsley Melham. Watch the full interview in this video!
Video: Andrew Scott Is Bringing His Kind of Chekhov to New York Photo
Video: Andrew Scott Is Bringing His Kind of Chekhov to New York
by Joey Mervis - Mar 8, 2025

A different kind of Uncle Vanya is coming to the Lucille Lortel Theatre. This spring Andrew Scott is bringing his Olivier Award-winning, one-man Vanya to New York City. Watch as he discusses bringing the play across the pond in this video.
Video: David Hyde Pierce on the New Orleans-Flavored PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL- ' Photo
Video: David Hyde Pierce on the New Orleans-Flavored PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL- 'It Really Works!'
by Joey Mervis - Mar 7, 2025

Pirates! The Penzance Musical is a reimagined version of the 1879 operetta that begins previews on April 4 ahead of an April 24 opening at the Todd Haimes Theatre. Watch in this video as we check in with the whole company during a break from rehearsals.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsals for REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
by Joey Mervis - Mar 7, 2025

A whole lot of feminine energy is heading to the James Earl Jones Theatre just in time for Women's History Month! Real Women Have Curves, a new musical based on the play that inspired the beloved film, is getting ready to begin Broadway previews. Watch in this video as we check in with the cast and watch previews of 'Make It Work,' 'Flying Away,' 'Already Know You,' and the title song.
Video: Matthew James Thomas Is Making Magic on Broadway Photo
Video: Matthew James Thomas Is Making Magic on Broadway
by Joey Mervis - Feb 28, 2025

Matthew James Thomas has got magic to do, yet again! Thomas, who is already beloved by Broadway audiences for his past performances in shows like Pippin, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark and Time and the Conways, returns to the Lyric Theatre this season as the new Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. watch in this video.
Video: Ryan McCartan Is Stepping Into Gatsby's Shoes Photo
Video: Ryan McCartan Is Stepping Into Gatsby's Shoes
by Joey Mervis - Feb 25, 2025

There's a new Gatsby in town! Just last month, Ryan McCartan officially joined the company of Broadway's the Great Gatsby as the great man himself, Jay Gatsby. Ryan chats more about his new gig, his new costar, Sarah Hyland, and more in this video!
Video: Inside Rehearsals for BOOP! THE MUSICAL Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsals for BOOP! THE MUSICAL
by Joey Mervis - Feb 24, 2025

Betty's coming to Broadway! Rehearsals are underway for BOOP! The Musical, which is set to begin previews on March 11 ahead of an official opening on April 5. Watch in this video as the whole company takes a break from rehearsals to explain what the new musical is all about.
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