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Friday, June 1, 2012

BWW TV: John Kander Looks Back Part 2 - CHICAGO, Chita Rivera & the Fred Ebb 'Golden' Years by Richard Ridge

Welcome to Part 2 of BroadwayWorld's exclusive sit down with musical theater icon John Kander, maestro to some of the most important musicals of our time. Last time, John took us through hi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:09AM
Tuesday, May 29, 2012

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: John Kander Looks Back Part 1: Talks Dramatists Guild Fund Honor, New Projects, Fred Ebb & More! by Richard Ridge

In this very rare sit down, we are honored to bring you an exclusive chat with musical theatre legend John Kander. In Part 1 of the interview below, John reminisces about the major mileston…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:30PM
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: Brian d'Arcy James Uncut Part 1: Talks SMASH, Industrials, NYC Concert & More! by Richard Ridge

In a special two-parter, we bring you an exclusive chat with Smash star and Shrek himself, Brian d'Arcy James, one of Broadway's favorite leading men for nearly two decades. In Part 1, featu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:03PM
Tuesday, May 15, 2012

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: Stephanie J. Block on 'Reno', Being Green & More; PLUS First & Only Footage of the Star in ANYTHING GOES! by Richard Ridge

In this latest Backstage with Richard Ridge special, Richard sits down with Anything Goes' star and longtime Broadway darling Stephanie J. Block, who gets candid about transforming into the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:13AM
Thursday, April 19, 2012

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE - Broadway's Newest SUPERSTAR Josh Young on 'Judas', Dating and More! by Richard Ridge

This time it's Broadway's new It Boy Josh Young, who is wowing fans and critics alike as Judas in the new revival of Jesus Christ Superstar. During their chat, Young got candid about his ph…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:45PM
Thursday, April 5, 2012

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE: Hugh Dancy & Nina Arianda Get Intimate - Talk VENUS IN FUR & More! by Richard Ridge

Welcome to BroadwayWorld's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favori…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:20AM
Sunday, March 25, 2012

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE: Shoshana Bean on WICKED, John Mayer, New Album & More! by Richard Ridge

This week, it's WICKED and HAIRSPRAY alum Shoshana Bean, who was just back in New York City from her current home on the West Coast. She recently sat down with Richard to reminisce about her…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:45AM
Thursday, March 15, 2012

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE: Kristin Chenoweth on Fame, New Tour and Being a Good Christian Belle by Richard Ridge

Today we bring you Broadway and BroadwayWorld fave Kristin Chenoweth, who has been entertaining audiences for nearly sixteen years in such blockbusters as Wicked, You're A Good Man Charlie B…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:29PM
Wednesday, March 7, 2012

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE - Nick Jonas on SMASH, New Jonas Brothers Album and 'Success' by Richard Ridge

Today we've got HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS' newest J. Pierrepont Finch and pop icon Nick Jonas, who recently opened up to Richard about succeeding Daniel Radcliffe in the famous role, what i…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:13PM
Monday, February 20, 2012

BWW TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE: Lea Salonga on Life, Family and Video Game Obsessions by Richard Ridge

Today on Backstage with Richard Ridge, we bring you Richard in conversation with international songbird Lea Salonga, best known for originating the role of Kim in the West End production of …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:09AM
Thursday, February 2, 2012

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE: Adam Pascal on Becoming MEMPHIS' 'Huey', Getting Famous Fast, and How He REALLY Feels About Rent by Richard Ridge

Welcome to BroadwayWorld's first-ever talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favor…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:58AM
Wednesday, December 21, 2011

BWW TV: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE - Broadway Breakout Jeremy Jordan on BONNIE & CLYDE, NEWSIES by Richard Ridge

Recently, Richard pinned down one of Broadway's most exciting new leading men, Jeremy Jordan, still on a high ftom a breakout year that has included the leading roles in both Frank Wildhorn'…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:36AM
Tuesday, December 6, 2011

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE - Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Bartha & More on ASUNCION, Friendship and Blockbusters by Richard Ridge

Today on BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE, Richard brings you onstage at the Cherry Lane Theatre, where he caught up with ASUNCION scribe and star Jesse Eisenberg Academy Award-nominee for The S…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM
Saturday, November 19, 2011

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE: Craig Zadan & Neil Meron Talk Film, Stage & SMASH Plus - Daniel Radcliffe! by Richard Ridge

Today, Richard talks to Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, producers of critically acclaimed and award-winning feature films, television movies, series and Broadway productions. The dynamic duo spo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:44PM
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

BWW TV: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE: Marlo Thomas Relatively Speaking - Talks Career, Charity and Being Back on Broadway by Richard Ridge

Today, Richie speaks with stage and screen vet Marlo Thomas, who is currently starring on Broadway in Elaine May's George Is Dead, part of the Relatively Speaking trilogy now onstage at the …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:02AM
Monday, November 7, 2011

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE: Hunter Parrish on Being Jesus; Talks WEEDS & GODSPELL by Richard Ridge

Welcome to BroadwayWorld's new feature, and first-ever talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE. Follow Richard as he visits Broadway's best and brightest in their Broadway dressing rooms and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:43PM
Thursday, October 27, 2011

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE: The Girl Upstairs - Jan Maxwell on FOLLIES, Life & Family by Richard Ridge

Welcome to BroadwayWorld's new feature, and first-ever talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE. Follow Richard as he visits Broadway's best and brightest in their Broadway dressing rooms and…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:39PM
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

BWW TV EXCLUSIVE: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE: She's Still Here - Elaine Paige on FOLLIES, CATS, EVITA & More! by Richard Ridge

Welcome back to BroadwayWorld's newest feature, and first-ever talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE. Follow Richard as he visits Broadway's best and brightest in their Broadway dressing r…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:37PM
Tuesday, September 6, 2011

BWW TV: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE: Talking With SPIDER-MAN's Lovebirds Reeve Carney & Jennifer Damiano by Richard Ridge

Welcome to the kick-off of BroadwayWorld's newest feature, and first-ever talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE. Follow Richard as he visits Broadway's best and brightest in their Broadwa…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:01PM
Friday, September 2, 2011

BWW TV: BroadwayWorld Introduces First Talk Show - BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE; Launches with Carney, Damiano by Richard Ridge

It was only a matter of time. After years of bringing you up-close coverage from every red carpet on the Great White Way, backstage passes to your favorite shows, photo coverage of Broadway…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:54PM

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