Wayne Richards Music Central
Welcome one and all to my web site! Originally from Chicago, the Villages in Florida is now home. Even though I am technically retired, I have embraced the creative arts with enthusiasm! This web site, just like DisneyWorld, is a work in progress. It is a mixture of the old and the new. The pages ahead contain audio and video files, photos, reflections and information about a career spanning over 50 years and also a schedule of projects to come! Visit often and enjoy!
WAYNE RICHARDS
pianist/vocalist
composer
playwright
actor
journalist
Current resident of the Villages, Fla.
pianist/vocalist
composer
playwright
actor
journalist
Current resident of the Villages, Fla.
After a successful career as a pianist/vocalist playing fine venues throughout the world, I have long desired to immerse myself more into writing for stage, screen and stage productions. A new album is not out of the question either. The VILLAGES SONGWRITER'S CLUB provides writers with a place to share works and perform them. I am thrilled to have given a concert for them. (see below)
On Thursday, December 26th, I had the pleasure of presenting a 90 minute concert of original songs sponsored by the VILLAGES SONGWRITER'S CLUB. The event was held at the beautiful Eisenhower Center.
The concert was held in one of the meeting rooms. The crowd was so robust, the staff needed to open a wall partition and set up additional seats.
Many thanks to Jerry Durbin for not only creating a club where songwriter's share material and ideas, but also providing me with an opportunity to really present my songbook in dramatic style. As a matter of fact, I am seriously contemplating releasing a new album since many people have asked if I have one available.
The concert was held in one of the meeting rooms. The crowd was so robust, the staff needed to open a wall partition and set up additional seats.
Many thanks to Jerry Durbin for not only creating a club where songwriter's share material and ideas, but also providing me with an opportunity to really present my songbook in dramatic style. As a matter of fact, I am seriously contemplating releasing a new album since many people have asked if I have one available.
The area in and around the Florida Villages offers a variety of entertainment options. One such a place is called MORGAN'S MJUSIC JUNCTION. Their Thursday evening jam sessions are quite popular and being a part of these is an honor. In addition, I occasionally have the opportunity to join the amazing house band whenever Alan Fischer (pianist) cannot be present.
Morgan's Music Junction is a new and exciting venue for live music. Located in Summerfield, Fl. it is the new home for the talented Suzanne and Darell Morgan (former managers of the Orange Blossom Opry.) I have the honor of occasionally participating in their highly popular Thursday evening JAM NIGHTS as well as join the band for an entire evening's performance. Check here each week for upcoming scheduled performances. Tickets are available on line or at the box office. Performances begin at 7:30 pm.
NEXT SCHEDULED PERFORMANCES...
THURSDAY, JAN 16th SUPER JAM!
SATURDAY, FEB 1st A LITTLE TRAVELING MUSIC featuring Wayne Richards) 7:30 pm.
TICKETS MAY NOW BE PURCHASED ON LINE! CHECK OUT THE NEW WEB SITE AT...
www.morgansmusicjunction.com
I have wanted to do some comedy for decades. Early last year, I joined the cast of performers who monthly appear on stage at the BOHEMIAN CAFE...a loosely structured variety show. I did a parody medley of songs describing life in the Villages. Having only lived here for about a year, there is still much to learn. But, the audience seemed to love it and word was passed along to a producer of the I SPARKLE fundraiser show, which features professional acts, mostly from cruise ships. Here is my opportunity.
JUST ANNOUNCED!
I am very happy to be joining the cast of this highly popular yearly presentation along with some legendary acts....
PETER ALDEN
THE DYNAMIC DOG CLUB
TONY BROWN
and many others including everybody's favorite firecracker..PETRINA!
SEATS ARE JUST ABOUT SOLD OUT!
To request a complete list of performers and order tickets contact Rosemary AT
sparkleteamcoord@gmailcom
I am very happy to be joining the cast of this highly popular yearly presentation along with some legendary acts....
PETER ALDEN
THE DYNAMIC DOG CLUB
TONY BROWN
and many others including everybody's favorite firecracker..PETRINA!
SEATS ARE JUST ABOUT SOLD OUT!
To request a complete list of performers and order tickets contact Rosemary AT
sparkleteamcoord@gmailcom
Baseball is a passion of mine. I grew up with the Chicago Cubs and keep them in my heart always. There is an ever-growing CHICAGO CUBS CLUB in the Villages and my wife and I are members . I have been appointed the official anthem singer for many events, as well as a creative correspondent for the CUBS CHATTER NEWSLETTER. (Please read below about something very special the Cubs staff did for me.)
I have been a proud member of the CUBS WORLD club ever since moving to the Villages. I thoroughly enjoy contributing articles to their monthly newsletter. There are two places to read the CUBS WORLD CHATTER NEWSLETTER. www.cubsworld.org or right here on this site! In fact, you'll find the entire up-to date collection.
This past October, during a membership meeting, I was presented with a beautifully framed certificate (below). It is an award I never expected and it is proudly placed on my office wall. NOTE: THERE WILL NOT BE A DECEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING. ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS AND WE'LL SEE EVERYONE IN THE NEW YEAR. NEXT EDITION...JAN 10TH!
This past October, during a membership meeting, I was presented with a beautifully framed certificate (below). It is an award I never expected and it is proudly placed on my office wall. NOTE: THERE WILL NOT BE A DECEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING. ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS AND WE'LL SEE EVERYONE IN THE NEW YEAR. NEXT EDITION...JAN 10TH!
In a music career that has spanned over five decades, I have built up a decent sized repertoire of original songs and compositions. The WAYNE RICHARDS JUKEBOX will always contain a selection of recordings you may listen to free of charge. The page will also be updated on a regular basis.
I'd like to invite you to check out a new feature on this site. THE WAYNE RICHARDS JUKEBOX is a page dedicated to celebrating the many recordings I've made through the decades. All areas will be represented here...my pop tunes...selections from film scores...stage productions and other surprises.
The page will grow as time passes by which is why I'd love for you to check it out as often as possible.
Simply CLICK HERE and you will be escorted to the WAYNE RICHARDS JUKEBOX, which is ready for business. AND ITS FREE! Thought you'd like that little feature.
By the way, I also will be adding another page of sound files containing episodes from my old podcast, MUSIC CENTRAL. I've been getting some requests to do that.
The page will grow as time passes by which is why I'd love for you to check it out as often as possible.
Simply CLICK HERE and you will be escorted to the WAYNE RICHARDS JUKEBOX, which is ready for business. AND ITS FREE! Thought you'd like that little feature.
By the way, I also will be adding another page of sound files containing episodes from my old podcast, MUSIC CENTRAL. I've been getting some requests to do that.
If you'd like to hear the story of how I became the official Cubs World anthem singer, check out the video below. Enjoy!
Stage and film are very near and dear to my heart. Developing and maintaining a career in piano/vocal entertaining kept me from acting and writing. This has all changed since moving to the Villages. If you look on my bio page, you'll see a number of productions I've already appeared in. |
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THE DREAM ROAD began as a small script I pieced together for the ACTOR'S STUDIO in the Villages. However, the group was closed a while back. This was the decision of its founder and coach, DEAN CORBETT. (NOTE...Dean trained under the great Lee Strasburg at the Actor's studio in New York.)
However, much to my surprise, Dean requested that I continue to develop the story into a full length musical. I gave myself a deadline of four months to complete, quite a different approach to a work since my previous musical, A SUMMER STORM, took over 20 years to complete.
However, THE DREAM ROAD just didn't pop out of my head recently. Its something I've thought about for a few years and was just waiting for the right opportunity to commit effort into the project. Dean Corbett was the encouragement I needed. He has and continues to be my theatrical guiding light and I urge you to check back on this web site in the not too distant future for details.
There are big things ahead or both DREAM ROAD and another original musical, A SUMMER STORM. For information CLICK HERE
However, much to my surprise, Dean requested that I continue to develop the story into a full length musical. I gave myself a deadline of four months to complete, quite a different approach to a work since my previous musical, A SUMMER STORM, took over 20 years to complete.
However, THE DREAM ROAD just didn't pop out of my head recently. Its something I've thought about for a few years and was just waiting for the right opportunity to commit effort into the project. Dean Corbett was the encouragement I needed. He has and continues to be my theatrical guiding light and I urge you to check back on this web site in the not too distant future for details.
There are big things ahead or both DREAM ROAD and another original musical, A SUMMER STORM. For information CLICK HERE
UNDER CONSTRUCTION......