To my mind, retiring is when one reaches that point in life when entering the challenging and highly competitive arena of entertainment is no longer a necessity. The business can be brutal, relentless and devastating to those who do not have thick skin.
I have been very lucky to have developed a career in music that lasted 50 years. I performed constantly in great venues throughout the states and overseas. In fact, I was performing long before that, but I started the official clock when I graduated high school in 1970.
Now, at age 68, I'm free from the limiting shackles of piano/vocal work and blessed to be given the opportunity to explore creative avenues of endeavor that alluded me for decades.
This web site contains displays of my past experiences in entertainment, project I'm involved with currently and even projections for the future. If I had know i would be this busy after retirement, I would've retired earlier!
I have been very lucky to have developed a career in music that lasted 50 years. I performed constantly in great venues throughout the states and overseas. In fact, I was performing long before that, but I started the official clock when I graduated high school in 1970.
Now, at age 68, I'm free from the limiting shackles of piano/vocal work and blessed to be given the opportunity to explore creative avenues of endeavor that alluded me for decades.
This web site contains displays of my past experiences in entertainment, project I'm involved with currently and even projections for the future. If I had know i would be this busy after retirement, I would've retired earlier!
PLEASE EXPLORE AND ENJOY WAYNE RICHARDS MUSIC CENTRAL!
PLEASE ALLOW ME TO BE YOUR TOUR GUIDE
PLEASE ALLOW ME TO BE YOUR TOUR GUIDE
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.
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.) They will soon have a new web site on line and a link will be found here. I have the honor of occasionally participating in their highly popular Thursday evening JAM NIGHTS. Check here each week for upcoming scheduled performances. Tickets are $10.00 per person at the box office.
NEXT PERFORMANCE...THURSDAY, NOV 21 7PM. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT BOX OFFICE.
NEXT PERFORMANCE...THURSDAY, NOV 21 7PM. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT BOX OFFICE.
I am a proud member of the CHICAGO CUBS WORLD CLUB in the Villages. I have the double honor of being the official anthem singer for Cubs events as well as creative correspondent for the monthly newsletter. It can be read here on this site as well as cubsworld.org
NOTE TO ALL MEMBERS...THERE WILL BE NO DECEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING OR NEWSLETTER IN DECEMBER. ENJOY THE HOLIDAY!
NOTE TO ALL MEMBERS...THERE WILL BE NO DECEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING OR NEWSLETTER IN DECEMBER. ENJOY THE HOLIDAY!
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!
Ro 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!
Ro request a complete list of performers and order tickets contact Rosemary AT
sparkleteamcoord@gmailcom
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!
MY NEWEST MUSICAL IS...........
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
FOR THOSE OF YOU BACK IN CHICAGO.....
A very talented individual named Carla Gordon, whom I have had the pleasure of writing and performing with has finally been properly recognized for her amazing dedication and contributions to the art of Cabaret. I have learned a lot about stage work from this amazing soul and I am forever grateful.......click here
A very talented individual named Carla Gordon, whom I have had the pleasure of writing and performing with has finally been properly recognized for her amazing dedication and contributions to the art of Cabaret. I have learned a lot about stage work from this amazing soul and I am forever grateful.......click here