As BroadwayWorld announced just last week, BroadwayWorld's longtime TV host, Richard Ridge married his partner of 37 years, Preston Ridge in a small and private ceremony on Wednesday morning. Here's to many happy years of health, love and happiness. Prior to his long tenure with BroadwayWorld.com, Ridge toured the world as a performer and hosted the popular television program Broadway Beat.We are excited to bring you photos from inside the ceremony below...
- 6/30/2014
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
Yesterday, July 9, friends and family of Bradshaw Smith Founder amp Executive Producer of Broadway Beat and Applause Video, gathered at the New Signature Theatre space to honor the former cabaret star and beloved videographer at an intimate memorial celebration. Performers and speakers who came out to show their respects included Jared Bortz, Mario Cantone, Dan Daly, Jamie deRoy, Julie Halston, Jeff Harnar, Linda Harris, Karen Mason, Susie Mosher, Sidney Myer, Lee Roy Reams, Richard Ridge, Steven Skeels and Todd Stockman. As part of the celebration, Bradshaw's longtime friend and editor, Jonathan Frank, compiled the best of Bradshaw's cabaret past, and below, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to bring you the highlights from Bradshaw's career as a perfomer and cabaret fixture.
- 7/10/2012
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
A memorial celebration to honor the life and career of Bradshaw Smith Founder amp Executive Producer of Broadway Beat and Applause Video has been scheduled for Monday, July 9 at 4Pm. Some of the performers and speakers taking part will include Jared Bortz, Mario Cantone, Dan Daly, Jamie deRoy, Julie Halston, Jeff Harnar, Linda Harris, Karen Mason, Susie Mosher, Sidney Myer, Lee Roy Reams, Richard Ridge, Steven Skeels and Todd Stockman. The memorial will take place at The Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues. A reception will follow in the Signature Theatres Caf and Bar.
- 7/2/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Two-time Tony Award nominee, Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Alan Rickman is making his eagerly-anticipated return to Broadway starring in the World Premiere of Seminar, a new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Peabody Award winner Theresa Rebeck. The show opened on Broadway last week, Sunday, November 20th and Broadway Beat was inside the after party to chat with the company...
- 11/27/2011
- by Broadway Beat
- BroadwayWorld.com
Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin, two Broadway legends who first appeared together giving Tony Award winning performances in Evita, have brought their critically acclaimed theatre concert to the Barrymore Theatre for 63 performances through Friday, January 13. The show opened on Monday, November 21 and Broadway Beat was there to capture all the excitement of the night Scroll down to see the opening night party...
- 11/25/2011
- by Broadway Beat
- BroadwayWorld.com
Lincoln Center Theater's production of In The Next Room or the vibrator play, a new play by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Les Waters, opened on Thursday, November 19th at the Lyceum Theater (149 West 45 Street). The cast features Laura Benanti, Quincy Tyler Bernstine,Michael Cerveris, Maria Dizzia, Thomas Jay Ryan, Wendy Rich Stetson, and Chandler Williams. Catch these Broadway Beat highlights and Opening Night interviews with Michael Cerveris and Laura Benanti right here on BroadwayWorld.com!
- 11/23/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
Bye Bye Birdie celebrated Opening Night on Thursday, October 15th at the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street). Bye Bye Birdie stars John Stamos, Gina Gershon, Bill Irwin & Nolan Gerard Funk with Jayne Houdyshell, Dee Hoty, Matt Doyle, Jake Evan Schwencke and Alllie Trimm. BroadwayWorld and Broadway Beat were on hand to welcome the revival and bring you this Mega preview featuring interviews with the cast, creative and tons of clips to satisfy even the most rabid "Birdie" fans!
- 10/18/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
Previews began on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 for the first ever Broadway production of Oleanna, the provocative drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet. Starring Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Doubt), the play is a gripping account of a power struggle between a male university professor and one of his female students. The Broadway production celebrated Opening Night on Sunday, October 11 at at The Golden Theatre and Broadway Beat and BroadwayWorld.com were there to interview both stars and director to bring you this sneak peak complete with gripping highlights!
- 10/15/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
Roundabout Theatre Company presents a new Broadway production of Hedda Gabler, starring Mary-Louise Parker, Michael Cerveris, Paul Sparks and Peter Stormare. Hedda Gabler, by Henrik Ibsen with a new adaptation by Christopher Shinn, is directed by Ian Rickson at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd Street). Mary-Louise Parker stars as "Hedda Gabler" in this new interpretation of Henrik Ibsen's modern classic. A woman of dangerous independence restrained by a conventional marriage, Hedda Gabler indulges in a cruel game, amusing herself with the misfortune she inflicts on those around her. As Hedda struggles to balance her wild desires against her chosen life, she sets into motion a manic chain of events that bring her story to a chilling end.
- 1/27/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
Manhattan Theatre Club presents the Broadway premiere of Richard Greenberg's The American Plan which is directed by Tony nominee David Grindley (Journey's End). Lily Rabe and Mercedes Ruehl are joined by Benjamin Eakeley (Sweeney Todd), Austin Lysy (A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Delacorte), and Brenda Pressley (The First Breeze of Summer). BroadwayWorld and Broadway Beat were there to capture all the excitement od Opening Night!
- 1/24/2009
- BroadwayWorld.com
Lincoln Center Theater's production of In The Next Room or the vibrator play, a new play by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Les Waters, opened on Thursday, November 19th at the Lyceum Theater (149 West 45 Street). The cast features Laura Benanti, Quincy Tyler Bernstine,Michael Cerveris, Maria Dizzia, Thomas Jay Ryan, Wendy Rich Stetson, and Chandler Williams. Catch these Broadway Beat highlights and Opening Night interviews with Michael Cerveris and Laura Benanti right here on BroadwayWorld.com!
- 1/1/2000
- BroadwayWorld.com
Previews began on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 for the first ever Broadway production of Oleanna, the provocative drama by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet. Starring Bill Pullman and Julia Stiles and directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Doubt), the play is a gripping account of a power struggle between a male university professor and one of his female students. The Broadway production celebrated Opening Night on Sunday, October 11 at at The Golden Theatre and Broadway Beat and BroadwayWorld.com were there to interview both stars and director to bring you this sneak peak complete with gripping highlights!
- 1/1/2000
- BroadwayWorld.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.