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Monday, July 25, 2016

BWW Exclusive: Meet the Company of NYMF's MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET by Richard Ridge

One of the most eagerly awaited new shows of this year's New York Musical Festival NYMFis the special event 'Midnight at the Never Get' which will be presented at 42WEST 514 West 42nd Street…

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BWW Exclusive: Meet the Company of NYMF's MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVERGET by Richard Ridge

One of the most eagerly awaited new shows of this year's New York Musical Festival NYMFis the special event 'Midnight at the Never Get' which will be presented at 42WEST 514 West 42nd Street…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:37PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, June 15, 2016

BWW Interview: From the Carlyle to California- Lena Hall Prepares for Her HEDWIG Return! by Richard Ridge

Tony-winner and Grammy nominee Lena Hall returns to Cafe Carlyle with Oh You Pretty Things, running through June 25. The all-new show acts as a love letter to Lena's rock amp roll spirit gui…

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Monday, June 6, 2016

BWW Tonys Special: Hangin' with the Humans of THE HUMANS- Tony Nominees Reed Birney & Jayne Houdyshell! by Richard Ridge

Jayne HoudyshellandReed Birneyplay husband and wife onstage- Erik and Deirdre Blake inStephen Karam'sThe Humans. The play, which originated at the Roundabout Theatre Company last year, earne…

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Sunday, June 5, 2016

BWW Tony Interview Special: We're Never Ever Getting Rid of Tony Nominee Christopher Fitzgerald! by Richard Ridge

Christopher Fitzgerald goes up against a jazz-age composer, two of America's founding fathers and an angry British monarch in his Tonys category on June 12. His role in Waitress, which earne…

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Saturday, June 4, 2016

BWW Tonys Special Interview: Nominee Alex Brightman is Climbing to the Top of Mount Broadway by Richard Ridge

Alex Brightman has had one hell of a year. In a matter of months, theSCHOOL OF ROCK leading man has gone from relative-unknown Broadway performer to a bona fide star and Tony nominee for bes…

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Sunday, May 29, 2016

Backstage with Richard Ridge: Tony Nominee David Rockwell Takes Us Inside the Mind of a Broadway Scenic Designer by Richard Ridge

The world that scenic designer David Rockwell has created in Roundabout Theatre Company' revival of SHE LOVES MEis nothing short oflovely. The musical, for which he was recently nominated fo…

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Monday, May 2, 2016

Backstage with Richard Ridge: What's Not to Love About SHE LOVES ME's Benanti, Krakowski, Levi & Creel? by Richard Ridge

What's not to love about the four leads of Roundabout Theatre Company's glorious revival of SHE LOVES ME Laura Benanti, Zachary Levi, Jane Krakowski and Gavin Creel just took part inSAG-AFTR…

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Sunday, May 1, 2016

Backstage with Richard Ridge: Hell Yes! Danielle Brooks Opens Up About Her Life-Changing Role in THE COLOR PURPLE by Richard Ridge

She's one of Broadway's sassiest new starsand she's making a splash this season as 'Sofia' in the critically acclaimed revival of THE COLOR PURPLE.Danielle Brooksjust told us all about her j…

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Sunday, April 10, 2016

BWW TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge, featuring the Great David Tennant! by Richard Ridge

He's played everything from Hamlet to Doctor Who from Barty Crouch Jr.to ZebediahKilgrave. Now he's taking on one of Shakespeare's greatest characters, and he's doing it right here in New Yo…

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Sunday, April 3, 2016

Backstage with Richard Ridge: Broadway's Reigning Funny Lady Faith Prince is Back in Action in DIASTER! by Richard Ridge

She has alreadytaken on some of musical theatre's funniest characters-Adelaide, Audrey, Miss Hannigan... and the list goes on. Now she's back in action at the Nederlander Theatre as a part o…

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Saturday, February 20, 2016

Backstage with Richard Ridge: NOISES OFF's Megan Hilty is Back and Better than Ever! by Richard Ridge

You might know her as Ivy Lynn, Doralee, or even Glinda, but this season she's all about Brooke Ashton. Broadway and television star Megan Hilty is currently starring in Roundabout's hilario…

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Saturday, February 13, 2016

Backstage with Richard Ridge- Broadway Legend Joel Grey Tells All About MASTER OF CEREMONIES and His Life on Stage by Richard Ridge

You know Joel Grey from his countless performances in such beloved Broadway shows as Cabaret, Chicago, George M, and Wicked, and at the ripe age of 83, he has another trick up his sleeve. On…

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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

BWW TV: What Happens When GYPSY Meets Honey Boo Boo? Find Out Backstage with the Company of RUTHLESS! by Richard Ridge

Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITHRichard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and at their favorite…

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Sunday, November 15, 2015

BWW TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations Series with Blythe Danner! by Richard Ridge

SAG-AFTRAFoundation and Broadway World have partnered for filmed Conversations QampA series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union actors who…

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Sunday, November 8, 2015

BWW TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- MATILDA's Christopher Sieber! by Richard Ridge

Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITHRichard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and at their favorite…

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Sunday, October 18, 2015

BWW TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Juliette Binoche! by Richard Ridge

Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for filmed Conversations QampA series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union…

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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

BWW Interview: Neil Patrick Harris Will Keep the Party Going Tonight on BEST TIME EVER! by Richard Ridge

Five Emmy Awards and a Tony Award make multi-talented Neil Patrick Harris the perfect star for this live one-hour show that is unlike any other on American television. Anything can happen on…

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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

BWW TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- Stage and Screen Star Michele Lee- Part 1! by Richard Ridge

Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITHRichard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and at their favorite…

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Thursday, August 27, 2015

BWW Exclusive Interview: Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron Discuss BOMBSHELL, THE WIZ, Returning to Broadway and More; Plus a Career in Pictures by Richard Ridge

Earlier this month, BroadwayWorld.com sat down with the very busy dynamic duo of Craig Zadan and Neil Meron to discuss... well, everything.

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Sunday, August 16, 2015

BWW TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- AN AMERICAN IN PARIS' Robert Fairchild! by Richard Ridge

Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITHRichard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favorite hang out…

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Sunday, August 9, 2015

BWW TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- New PHANTOM, James Barbour! by Richard Ridge

Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITHRichard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favorite hang out…

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Sunday, June 28, 2015

BWW Interview: Lea Salonga on ALLEGIANCE- 'This Is Really Happening!' by Richard Ridge

Allegiance, a new musical inspired by a true-life story, starring George Takei, is coming to Broadway, also staring Lea Salonga and Telly Leung. Previews begin on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 wi…

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BWW TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Nathan Lane! by Richard Ridge

Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for filmed Conversations QampA series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union…

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Saturday, June 27, 2015

BWW Interview: George Takei on ALLEGIANCE- 'It's Profoundly Personal to Me' by Richard Ridge

Allegiance, a new musical inspired by a true-life story, starring George Takei, is coming to Broadway,also staring Lea Salonga and Telly Leung. Previews begin on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 wit…

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Friday, June 26, 2015

BWW Interview: Lorenzo Thione Opens Up About His 7-Year Journey with Broadway-Bound ALLEGIANCE by Richard Ridge

Allegiance, a new musical inspired by a true-life story, starring George Takei, is coming to Broadway, also staring Lea Salonga and Telly Leung. Previews begin on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 wi…

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Thursday, June 4, 2015

BWW TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with 2015 Tony Nominee Michael Cerveris! by Richard Ridge

Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for filmed Conversations QampA series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the union…

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Saturday, May 30, 2015

BWW Interview: Tommy Tune Reflects on SEESAW and Winning His First Tony Award by Richard Ridge

Richard Ridge of 'Backstage with Richard Ridge' recently sat down with the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and Broadway legend Tommy Tune, to discuss his past work, getting started…

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Friday, May 29, 2015

BWW Interview: Stephen Schwartz Reflects on the Success of GODSPELL by Richard Ridge

Richard Ridge of Backstage with Richard Ridge recently sat down with the 2015 Isabelle Stevenson Award recipient and renowned composer Stephen Schwartz, to discuss receiving this prestigious…

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BWW Interview: Tommy Tune Discusses If He Would Ever Return to Broadway by Richard Ridge

Richard Ridge of 'Backstage with Richard Ridge' recently sat down with the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and Broadway legend Tommy Tune, to discuss his past work, getting started…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:01PM[SHARE]

BWW Interview: Stephen Schwartz Reflects on the Phenomenon That is WICKED by Richard Ridge

Richard Ridge of 'Backstage with Richard Ridge' recently sat down with the 2015 Isabelle Stevenson Award recipient and renowned composer Stephen Schwartz, to discuss receiving this prestigio…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:49AM[SHARE]

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