Richard Ridge
Latest News on Richard Ridge:
Recap the 2025 Tony Awards (Jun 9, 2025)
Video: Nicole Scherzinger Celebrates Tony Win for Best Leading Actress in a Musical (Jun 9, 2025)
Video: Darren Criss Reacts to Tony Win for Best Leading Actor in a Musical (Jun 9, 2025)
Recap the 2025 Tony Awards (Jun 9, 2025)
Video: Nicole Scherzinger Celebrates Tony Win for Best Leading Actress in a Musical (Jun 9, 2025)
Video: Darren Criss Reacts to Tony Win for Best Leading Actor in a Musical (Jun 9, 2025)
BIO
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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Host Chita Rivera, Host Richard Ridge, BroadwayWorld's Founder and CEO Robert Diamond and Theatre Director of Strategic Partnerships Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting Carla Hoke-Miller
Date:
05/22/2023
From: Photos: Go Inside BroadwayWorld's Star-Studded 20th Anniversary Celebration
Videos
Video: Nicole Scherzinger Celebrates Tony Win for Best Leading Actress in a Musical
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-09 00:31:43
Video: Darren Criss Reacts to Tony Win for Best Leading Actor in a Musical
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-09 00:27:51
Video: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins & Glenn Davis Celebrate Tony Win for Best Play
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-09 00:16:33
Video: Sam Pinkleton Reacts to Tony Win for Best Director of a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-09 00:08:35
Video: Cole Escola Celebrates Tony Win for Best Leading Actor in a Musical
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-09 00:00:20
Video: Jak Malone Celebrates Tony Win for Best Featured Actor in a Musical
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 23:57:08
Video: EUREKA DAY Team Talks Tony Win for Best Revival of a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 23:11:15
Video: Natalie Venetia Belcon Reacts to Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Musical
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 23:00:25
Video: Kara Young Celebrates Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 22:27:37
Video: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Team Reacts to Tony Honor
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 22:09:22
Video: Harvey Fierstein Responds to Special Tony for Lifetime Achievement
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 21:56:51
Video: Mike Isaacson & Kwofe Coleman Respond to the MUNY's Regional Tony Award
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 21:47:33
Video: Paul Tazewell Talks Tony Win for Best Costume Design of a Musical
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 21:41:29
Video: Francis Jue Celebrates Tony Win for Best Featured Actor in a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 21:35:29
Video: Sarah Snook Reacts to Tony Win for Best Leading Actress in a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 21:30:18
Video: Miriam Buether and Benjamin Pearcy React to Tony Win for Best Scenic Design of a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 21:20:45
Video: Marg Horwell Reacts to Tony Win for Best Costume Design of a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 21:12:03
Video: Dane Laffrey and George Reeve Celebrate Tony Win for Best Scenic Design of a Musical
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 21:07:21
Video: Jon Clark Talks Tony Win for Best Lighting Design of a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 21:00:04
News
Recap the 2025 Tony Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2025
Another Tonys has come and gone! The American Theatre Wing's 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo, aired live last night from Radio City Music Hall, honoring theatre professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway and wrapping up the 2024/25 awards season. Recap the whole night here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 9, 2025
Another Tonys has come and gone! The American Theatre Wing's 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo, aired live last night from Radio City Music Hall, honoring theatre professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway and wrapping up the 2024/25 awards season. Recap the whole night here!
Video: Nicole Scherzinger Celebrates Tony Win for Best Leading Actress in a Musical
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Nicole Scherzinger took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical' for her outstanding work in Sunset Blvd. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share her initial reaction!
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Nicole Scherzinger took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical' for her outstanding work in Sunset Blvd. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share her initial reaction!
Video: Darren Criss Reacts to Tony Win for Best Leading Actor in a Musical
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Darren Criss took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical' for his outstanding work in Maybe Happy Ending. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Darren Criss took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical' for his outstanding work in Maybe Happy Ending. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
Video: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins & Glenn Davis Celebrate Tony Win for Best Play
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Steppenwolf's Glenn Davis, and the producers of Purpose took home a Tony Award for 'Best Play'. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction!
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Steppenwolf's Glenn Davis, and the producers of Purpose took home a Tony Award for 'Best Play'. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction!
Video: Sam Pinkleton Reacts to Tony Win for Best Director of a Play
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Sam Pinkleton took home a Tony Award for 'Best Direction of a Play' for his outstanding work in Oh, Mary!. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Sam Pinkleton took home a Tony Award for 'Best Direction of a Play' for his outstanding work in Oh, Mary!. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
Video: Cole Escola Celebrates Tony Win for Best Leading Actor in a Musical
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Cole Escola took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play' for their outstanding work in Oh, Mary!. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction!
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Cole Escola took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play' for their outstanding work in Oh, Mary!. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction!
Video: Jak Malone Celebrates Tony Win for Best Featured Actor in a Musical
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Jak Malone took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical' for his outstanding work in Operation Mincemeat. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Jak Malone took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical' for his outstanding work in Operation Mincemeat. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
Photos: Backstage with the 2025 Tony Awards Winners
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 9, 2025
Yesterday they were just nominees, but now... they're winners! BroadwayWorld was backstage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards and we've got photos of all the evening's winners.
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 9, 2025
Yesterday they were just nominees, but now... they're winners! BroadwayWorld was backstage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards and we've got photos of all the evening's winners.
Video: EUREKA DAY Team Talks Tony Win for Best Revival of a Play
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Eureka Day took home a Tony Award for 'Best Revival of a Play'. After playwright Jonathan Spector and the producing team left the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction!
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Eureka Day took home a Tony Award for 'Best Revival of a Play'. After playwright Jonathan Spector and the producing team left the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction!
Video: Natalie Venetia Belcon Reacts to Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Musical
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Natalie Venetia Belcon took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical' for her outstanding work in Buena Vista Social Club. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share her initial reaction!
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Natalie Venetia Belcon took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical' for her outstanding work in Buena Vista Social Club. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share her initial reaction!
Video: Marco Paguia Reacts to Tony Win for Best Orchestrations
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Marco Paguia took home a Tony Award for 'Best Orchestrations' for his outstanding work on Buena Vista Social Club. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Marco Paguia took home a Tony Award for 'Best Orchestrations' for his outstanding work on Buena Vista Social Club. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
Video: Kara Young Celebrates Tony Win for Best Featured Actress in a Play
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Kara Young took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play' for her outstanding work in Purpose. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Kara Young took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play' for her outstanding work in Purpose. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
Video: STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Team Reacts to Tony Honor
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Jamie Harrison, Chris Fisher, Gary Beestone & Edward Pierce took the stage to accept a Special Tony Award for their work on the Illusions & Technical Effects of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction!
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Jamie Harrison, Chris Fisher, Gary Beestone & Edward Pierce took the stage to accept a Special Tony Award for their work on the Illusions & Technical Effects of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction!
Video: Harvey Fierstein Responds to Special Tony for Lifetime Achievement
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Harvey Fierstein took the stage to accept a special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Harvey Fierstein took the stage to accept a special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
Video: Mike Isaacson & Kwofe Coleman Respond to the MUNY's Regional Tony Award
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Mike Isaacson & Kwofe Coleman accepted the regional Tony Award for the MUNY. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction!
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Mike Isaacson & Kwofe Coleman accepted the regional Tony Award for the MUNY. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction!
Video: Paul Tazewell Talks Tony Win for Best Costume Design of a Musical
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Paul Tazewell took home a Tony Award for 'Best Costume Design of a Musical' for his outstanding work on Death Becomes Her. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Paul Tazewell took home a Tony Award for 'Best Costume Design of a Musical' for his outstanding work on Death Becomes Her. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
Video: Francis Jue Celebrates Tony Win for Best Featured Actor in a Play
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Francis Jue took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play' for his outstanding work in Yellow Face. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Francis Jue took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play' for his outstanding work in Yellow Face. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
Video: Sarah Snook Reacts to Tony Win for Best Leading Actress in a Play
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Sarah Snook took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play' for her outstanding work in The Picture of Dorian Gray. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Sarah Snook took home a Tony Award for 'Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play' for her outstanding work in The Picture of Dorian Gray. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
Video: Miriam Buether and Benjamin Pearcy React to Tony Win for Best Scenic Design of a Play
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Miriam Buether and 59 Studio (Benjamin Pearcy) took home a Tony Award for 'Best Scenic Design of a Play' for their outstanding work on Stranger Things: The First Shadow. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction!
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Miriam Buether and 59 Studio (Benjamin Pearcy) took home a Tony Award for 'Best Scenic Design of a Play' for their outstanding work on Stranger Things: The First Shadow. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction!
Video: Marg Horwell Reacts to Tony Win for Best Costume Design of a Play
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Marg Horwell took home a Tony Award for 'Best Costumes Design of a Play' for her outstanding work on The Picture of Dorian Gray. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025
Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Marg Horwell took home a Tony Award for 'Best Costumes Design of a Play' for her outstanding work on The Picture of Dorian Gray. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
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