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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 the WICKED NYC Premiere with Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande & More

The cast and creative team of the highly anticipated Wicked film has had much to rejoycify over lately. Following premiere celebrations in Los Angeles and Mexico City, the party continued in New York City. Watch even more highlights from the celebration in this video.
Video: Inside Opening Night of A WONDERFUL WORLD

A Wonderful World, the new musical that tells his story, just celebrated its opening night earlier this week and BroadwayWorld was there! Watch in this video as the cast and creative team come out to celebrate the big night.
Video: Meet MOULIN ROUGE!'s New Stars- John Cardoza & Solea Pfeiffer

John Cardoza and Solea Pfeiffer officially joined the company of Broadway's Moulin Rouge!, taking over as Christian and Satine respectively. In this video, they're telling us all about their new gig!
Video: CULT OF LOVE Cast Gets Ready for Broadway

Next up at Second Stage Theater is the New York premiere of CULT OF LOVE, directed by Obie Award-winner Trip Cullman. Watch in this video as the cast (including Zachary Quito and Shailene Woodley) tells us more about what the new play is all about!
Video: Ruben & Trey Santiago-Hudson Talk Joining Forces for THE OTHER AMERICANS

Now running at Arena Stage is a new work by John Leguizamo- The Other Americans. In this video, watch as director Ruben Santiago-Hudson and his son, Trey Santiago-Hudson tell us all about the new play!
Video: SWEPT AWAY Gets Ready for Broadway

Swept Away has swept into the Longacre Theatre. The new musical is officially in previews on Broadway and is set to open on November 19. Watch in this video as the cast and creative team talk more about what the new musical is all about!
Video: Inside Opening Night of LEFT ON TENTH

Just last week, the best of Broadway was at the James Earl Jones Theatre to celebrate opening night of Left on Tenth. Based on Ephron’s New York Times best-selling memoir of the same name, the new play shines a spotlight on second chances in life and love. Watch in this video as the cast and creative team chats more on opening night!
Video: Audra McDonald & Company Are Getting Ready for GYPSY

Audra McDonald is about to take on one mother of a role. Next month at the Majestic Theater, she will lead the much-anticipated revival of Gypsy as Mama Rose. Watch in this video as the cast chats more about what audiences can expect. 
Outer Critics Circle Sets Dates & Eligibility for 75th Anniversary Awards

The Outer Critics Circle has revealed the dates for the 75th Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2024-2025 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Learn more about the Awards!
Video: Meet the New Stars of the FUNNY GIRL Tour- Hannah Shankman & Stephen Mark Lucas

Hannah Shankman and Stephen Mark Lucas are bringing Fanny Brice and Nick Arnstein to a city near you over the next six months in the national tour of Funny Girl. In this video, watch as the duo chats about their friendship offstage, why they love performing this piece across the country, and more.
Video: RAGTIME Rehearses for New York City Center

Something's beginning at New York City Center next week. The annual gala presentation for 2024 is Ragtime. In this video, watch as the cast and creative team get ready for the start of performances and talk about how they're approaching the production!
Video: To Adrienne Warren, THE LAST FIVE YEARS Is a 'Huge Responsibility'

It's been 23 years since Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years premiered at Chicago's Northlight Theatre. Whitney White was there to see it, and this season, she is at the helm of the first ever Broadway production. watch as she tells us more in this video.
Video: Jessica Vosk on Joining HELL'S KITCHEN- 'It Feels Right!'

Jessica Vosk will return to Broadway in Hell's Kitchen, replacing Shoshana Bean, who originated and received a Tony Nomination for her role. Watch as she explains more in this video.
Video: Meet the Other Norma Desmonds- Mandy Gonzalez & Caroline Bowman

Jamie Lloyd's new revival of Sunset Boulevard opened at the St. James Theatre, marking Nicole Scherzinger's Broadway debut in the Olivier Award-winning role. She isn't the only Norma Desmond, however. Mandy Gonzalez takes her first bow as the Norma Alternate, performing in certain performances every week. She explains in this video!
Video: Meet the Cast of Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Can YOU spell the word that stumped Richard? Watch in this video to find out and catch sneak peeks of the title song, 'Magic Foot', and 'Prayer of the Comfort Counselor' in a preview of the Kennedy Center's production of the 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.
Video: Original Cast of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Reunites and Hits the Road

The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the longest-running theatrical release in film history, is celebrating its 49th anniversary and embarking on three national tours stopping in over 50 cities this fall. This year, original cast members, Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell and Patricia Quinn are touring the US and Canada simultaneously. Watch in this video as all three check in with BroadwayWorld ahead of the launch of the tour.
Video: Darryn de Souza Is Bringing Broadway Back to Brampton

Darryn de Souza is back in Brampton this fall to curate 'This is Brampton: Re-Imagined: A Theatre Concert'. In this video, watch as Darryn gives an extra special sneak peek into what audiences can expect!
Video: Jesse L. Martin Is Heading Into Season 2 of THE IRRATIONAL

Stage and screen star Jesse L. Martin is back on NBC this fall in the second season of The Irrational, which premieres tonight, October 8 (10/9c). Watch in this video as he tells us more about Season 2 and what he loves most about being on TV.
Photos: Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE in Rehearsal

Earlier this week, the cast of William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presented a special sneak peek at the production in the rehearsal room. Check out photos below!
Video: Inside Opening Night of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA

The Hills of California are alive on Broadway! Jez Butterworth's new play celebrated its opening night earlier this week at the Broadhurst Theatre. Watch as we take you inside the big opening night with the entire cast and cretive team in this video.

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