For more than four decades, Richard Skipper has brought audiences together through stories, music, humor, and spontaneous audience interaction. His signature presentations blend Broadway history, cabaret performance, and conversational storytelling into evenings that are lively, personal, and completely unique to the audience in the room.

Richard’s work has been presented in theaters, cabaret venues, arts centers, libraries, festivals, and cultural institutions across the United States and internationally.

Every performance is shaped by the audience. No two evenings are ever the same.

Now booking for 2026-2027

Available Programs

Richard Skipper Celebrates! Stories Songs Surprises

An audience-driven evening of music, storytelling, and spontaneous conversation.

Guests submit questions before the show, and Richard responds in real time through songs, personal stories, Broadway history, and humor. The audience truly shapes the direction of the evening.

Perfect for:
• Cabaret venues
• Performing arts centers
• Libraries and cultural programs
• Special events and fundraisers

Running Time: approximately 75–90 minutes

Richard Skipper Celebrates Hello, Dolly!

A joyous celebration of Jerry Herman’s Broadway classic and the legendary artists who have carried the parade forward for more than six decades.

Through songs, behind-the-scenes stories, and rare firsthand accounts, Richard shares his personal journey with the musical, including his longtime friendship with Carol Channing.

This program combines Broadway history, music, and storytelling in a lively audience-interactive format.

Perfect for:
• Theaters producing Hello, Dolly!
• Broadway lecture series
• Cabaret venues
• Theater history programs

Running Time: approximately 75–90 minutes

Conversations with Richard Skipper

An engaging interview-style program exploring the lives and careers of celebrated artists.

Richard has interviewed hundreds of performers, writers, and creative professionals through his popular podcast Richard Skipper Celebrates. These conversations can be adapted for live audiences as moderated discussions, artist interviews, or special events.

Perfect for:
• Theater festivals
• Arts organizations
• Cultural institutions
• Special guest events

What Audiences Are Saying

“Richard is so talented and also very funny. I even cried during one song because it brought back memories of my childhood. In these days, it’s so important to find something that puts a smile on your face.”
— Laura Pesanell, Sparkill NY

Recent Appearances

Laurie Beechman Theatre, NYC

GreenRoom 42 NYC

Rose Hall, Lincoln Center (Cabaret Convention)
Revolution Stage Company Palm Springs (3 Consecutive Years
Provincetown

The Art House

The Post Office Cafe
London

Crazy Coqs
Hudson Valley

Roost Restaurant
Valley Cottage Library

Coming Up: Maureen's Jazz Club

Hackensack Performing Arts Center

Crazy Aunt Helen's Washington DC

Ideal Venues

Cabaret venues
Performing arts centers
Libraries and lecture series
Theater festivals
Community arts programs
Special events and fundraisers

Booking Information

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Order Tickets Now For Richard Skipper Celebrates at Maureen's Jazz Club in Nyack 

with Special Guest Star Diane J. Findlay! 

Celebrating my 65th Year! 

One of the great joys of what I do is the opportunity to share the stage with artists whose musical instincts elevate the entire room.

On April 25 at Maureen’s Jazz Cellar in Nyack, I’ll have that privilege again with Michael McAssey at the piano and special guest Diane J. Findlay.

Michael is one of those rare musical directors who doesn’t simply accompany a performance — he listens, responds, and shapes the emotional rhythm of the evening in real time. His playing creates space for stories to breathe and songs to land exactly where they need to.

And Diane J. Findlay brings something equally important: authenticity. When Diane sings or speaks, there is a warmth and sincerity that immediately connects with an audience. She brings heart into the room.

What excites me most about April 25 is the musical conversation that will happen between the three of us. The best evenings are never about one person standing in the spotlight. They are about collaboration — artists listening to one another and responding in the moment.

That collaboration is the ecosystem that makes this work thrive.

And when the audience joins that conversation, something truly special happens.

I would love you in the room.

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