A Short Biography...
Richard Skipper is an entertainer, singer, raconteur, and host. He has appeared internationally and in legendary venues from Crazy Coqs in London to Carnegie Hall, casinos in Atlantic City, Las Vegas, and Canada and has shared stages with some of the biggest names in show business from Carol Channing to Lesley Ann Warren...Most recently Mary Jo Catlett and Jo Anne Worley. He has appeared on the Windstar Cruise ship, Las Vegas to Windsor Ontario and all points in between. Recent is currently touring with his acclaimed show, Still Going Strong! Celebrating the History and Legacy of Hello, Dolly!
NY theatre credits include Richard Skipper Celebrates featuring the biggest names in cabaret and theater, His shows have played at St.Luke's Theater off Broadway, Urban Stages, and most cabaret venues in New York. He can be seen in the film, Carol Channing: Larger Than Life. Originally directed by the late great Jay Rogers, The Magic of Believing (originally called From Conway to Broadway) Richard starred in fully staged concert version of Hello, Dolly! at The Revision Theater in Asbury Park (at the Palladium Theater) with Jerry Herman's endorsement. Richard is an expert on the history of Hello, Dolly! and has done many talkbacks on the history after several wonderful regional productions of Dolly! in an effort to bring this Broadway and film classic to new generations. His most recent solo project, Still Going Strong: Richard Skipper Celebrates 60 Years of Hello, Dolly! celebrates the audiences, people, places, and events that have shaped the legacy of this landmark musical. He also presents master classes combining positivity and creativity and teaches privately. This current production was co-conceived by director James Beaman along with Musical Director Dan Pardo, this show recently sold out (on Super Bowl Sunday!) at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in NYC and two sold out shows in Palm Springs and Santa Monica. Richard will be celebrating his 45th year in New York August 5th. He is a member of Actor's Equity.
Richard is currently booking his end of Autum/Winter 2024 tour. Reach out for more info.
Career Highlights:
- Winner of the Turner Classic Movies Classic Film Festival Competition.
- Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella DVD Release with Lesley Ann Warren, Barnes & Noble
- Performer Julie Budd CD Release interview and promotion, Barnes & Noble.
- Produced and Hosted 50th anniversary celebration of the Hello, Dolly! at Sardi’s NY with original cast members.
Awards:
- Four MAC Awards (Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs)
- Bistro Award
- Cabaret Scenes Magazine; ‘Top of the Century Premiere Cabaret Acts’
- Cabaret Hotline; ‘Top Ten Cabaret Performers’
Richard continues to raise money for many worthwhile causes especially Arts in Education, The Entertainment Community (formerly-The Actors Fund), and GLAAD.