Directed by: Jay Rogers

Richard Skipper is an entertainer, raconteur, arts advocate and theater historian. Under the umbrella of Richard Skipper Celebrates!, produced by Russ Woolley in a residency at The Laurie Beechman Theater, Mr. Skipper has introduced hundreds of singers in his shows and has conducted over 700 interviews celebrating people in the arts such as: Linda Purl, Melissa Manchester, Lesley Ann Warren, Loretta Swit, Tippi Hedren and Rich Little to name just a few. – www.RichardSkipper.com

Richard Skipper was born in Conway, SC in 1961. In 1974, he made his debut with a walk-on in Mame with The Theatre of The Republic, his hometown theatre and within a few years he was playing larger roles. “Ricky” made up his mind on August 5th of 1974 that he was going to go to New York in five years to be in show business! 2019 marks Mr. Skipper’s 40th year in New York. This show explores what setting your mind on a goal can accomplish!
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WINTER RHYTHMS 2019 marks the 11th year that this award-winning (Bistro Award for Outstanding Series and the Ruth Kurtzman Benefit Series MAC Award) festival welcomes noted musical artists to its stage during the holidays. The mission of WINTER RHYTHMS is to bring the talents of well-known and up-and-coming singers, musicians, lyricists and composers to the attention of the New York theater community.

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