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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: Eddie Redmayne Wants to Deliver a 'CABARET for the Now'


In this video, watch as Tony nominee Eddie Redmayne chats about meeting John Kander, why Cabaret means so much to him, and so much more.

Video: Daniel Radcliffe Explains How Time Has Enriched His MERRILY Performance


In this video, watch as Tony nominee Daniel Radcliffe chats more about his co-stars, why Merrily We Roll Along means so much to him, and so much more.

Video: How Eden Espinosa's 9 Years with LEMPICKA Led to a Tony Nomination


In this video, watch as Eden Espinosa chats more about developing her character, why her fellow nominees mean so much to her, and so much more.

Roger Rees Awards Reveals Student Nominees for Outstanding Performer In Greater NY


Broadway Education Alliance has revealed the student nominees for the Roger Rees Awards for Outstanding Performer in Greater NY. See the list!

Nominees Announced for the 14th Annual Roger Rees Awards


The Broadway Education Alliance has just announced the 50 Roger Rees Awards nominees for Outstanding Performer. Check out the full list!

Video: Eli Gelb Is Making Musical Magic in STEREOPHONIC


The last couple of months have been a whirlwind for Eli Gelb. In this video, watch as the Stereophonic star chats with Richard Ridge about his exciting new role!

Photos: Tony-Winner David Rockwell Hosts the Broadway Design Celebration at CIVILIAN


Broadway's finest designers and artisans met this week for the Broadway Design Celebration at CIVILIAN Hotel. See photos from the event!

Video: On the Red Carpet at MOTHER PLAY Opening Night


Watch as Broadway World's Richard Ridge interviews the company of Mother Play on Broadway!

DEAD OUTLAW, STEREOPHONIC & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards


Read the full list of 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations! Leading the nominations are Stereophonic and Dead Outlaw.

Video: MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Stars Announce the Outer Critics Circle Nominations


Tune in April 23 at 3:30pm ET to watch as Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez, host the live announcement of the 73rd Annual Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations.

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of SUFFS on Broadway


In this video, watch as the Broadway cast and creative team of Suffs walks the opening night purple carpet at the Music Box Theatre.

Video: HADESTOWN Is a Family Affair with Jon Jon & Isa Briones


In this video, watch as the adorable father/daughter duo of Jon Jon and Isa Briones chat more about the huge impact of Hadestown, the joy of sharing a passion for the arts, and so much more!

Video: Jinkx Monsoon Is an Audrey for the Ages


In this video, watch as Jinkx Monsoon chats more about her take on Audrey, rejoining the cast of Chicago later this year, and so much more!

Video: Robyn Hurder Is Painting the Town in CHICAGO


In this video, as Robyn chats more about her new gig in Broadway's Chicago.

Video: Broadway's Best Unite with Shubert Foundation to Support Theatre in Our Schools


Just last month, the best of Broadway came together for the The 10th annual 2024 Shubert Foundation High School Theatre Festival. Checko ut video highlights from the red carpet here!

Who Decides the New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards?


Two groups of critics (or, more precisely, one group of critics and one group of mostly critics) give theater awards each season. In this continuing series on theater’s awards, I look at the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards. 

Video: Playing Pinball and Talking TOMMY with Ali Louis Bourzgui


Feel him coming? Ali Louis Bourzgui just made his Broadway debut and he's a sensation as the titular character in The Who's Tommy. In this video, watch as Ali and Richard visit Barcade to talk all about the show and of course... play some pinball!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 4, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 4, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: We're Falling In Love with THE NOTEBOOK's John Cardoza


Four years after making his Broadway debut in the ensemble of Jagged Little Pill, John Cardoza is back on Broadway. This time he's the leading man... or rather, one of three. In this video, watch as he tells us all about his new role in The Notebook.

Radcliffe, Groff & Mendez Will Announce Outer Critics Circle Nominations


Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez, will host the live announcement of the 73rd Annual Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations. Learn more about the awards.

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