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 Disney World, 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!
pianist/vocalist
composer
playwright
actor
journalist
Current resident of the Villages, Fla.
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SO WHAT DOES A RETIRED GUY DO? I'M CURRENTLY RIDING OUT THE CORONAVIRUS LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE SHOULD BE! BUT WHEN THIS ALL BLOWS OVER AND VENUES COME BACK TO LIFE, I'LL CONTINUE ENTERTAINING WITH PASSION AND JOY.
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The area in and around the Florida Villages offers a variety of entertainment options. One such a place is called MORGAN'S MUSIC JUNCTION. The Thursday evening jam sessions are quite popular and being a part of these is an honor. In addition, I am proud to have become the house band pianist. It is an amazing experience working with these amazing musicians both backing up other acts as well as performing my material. Check the Junction web site for a schedule of upcoming events.
www.morgansmusicjunction.com FOR MORE MUSIC JUNCTION INFORMATION CLICK HERE
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT...
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CDC RECOMMENDATIONS, MORGAN'S MUSIC JUNCTION WILL CANCEL ALL SHOWS FOR TWO WEEKS. HOWEVER, PLEASE CHECK THEIR WEB SITE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL INFORMATION.
www.morgansmusicjunction.com FOR MORE MUSIC JUNCTION INFORMATION CLICK HERE
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT...
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CDC RECOMMENDATIONS, MORGAN'S MUSIC JUNCTION WILL CANCEL ALL SHOWS FOR TWO WEEKS. HOWEVER, PLEASE CHECK THEIR WEB SITE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL INFORMATION.
I LOVED PERFORMING IN THIS SHOW
The yearly I SPARKLE show is a highly popular attraction featuring a collection of local professionals such as Tony Brown and the Dynamic Dogs. Collected funds are being used to help a program designed to help youngsters who have been bullied. The amazing PETRINA is a powerhouse bundle of energy and helped keep the show flowing. I wish they had more of these shows. What a fun bunch of folks!
The yearly I SPARKLE show is a highly popular attraction featuring a collection of local professionals such as Tony Brown and the Dynamic Dogs. Collected funds are being used to help a program designed to help youngsters who have been bullied. The amazing PETRINA is a powerhouse bundle of energy and helped keep the show flowing. I wish they had more of these shows. What a fun bunch of folks!
COMEDY IS NOT EASY!
When I moved to the Villages it was with the intention of pursuing projects that allowed me to creatively contribute to the arts. Several theatrical entities have allowed this to happen.
There is a monthly showcase called the BOHEMIAN CAFE. I had a number of interesting experiences in this show...one of which was performing a medley of parody songs describing my observations about life in the bubble. Unintentionally, I created a monster!
This little bit of comedy business was also featured in the recent I SPARKLE review and has been scheduled for two upcoming shows being produced by the Improv's MIKE ROTH.
When I moved to the Villages it was with the intention of pursuing projects that allowed me to creatively contribute to the arts. Several theatrical entities have allowed this to happen.
There is a monthly showcase called the BOHEMIAN CAFE. I had a number of interesting experiences in this show...one of which was performing a medley of parody songs describing my observations about life in the bubble. Unintentionally, I created a monster!
This little bit of comedy business was also featured in the recent I SPARKLE review and has been scheduled for two upcoming shows being produced by the Improv's MIKE ROTH.
One of the very first things my wife and I did when moving into the Villages was join the Chicago Cubs club. Since that time I have become the official anthem singer as well as a contributing correspondent for the CUBS WORLD CHATTER...a monthly newsletter found on the CUBS WORLD web site.
www.cubsworld.org
You can also find every edition of the newsletter on this web site!
By the way, we encourage people to contribute articles, facts, jokes...etc.
SPECIAL NOTICE... This is a difficult time for many people. Health and well-being is the most crucial and important thing. Everybody needs to follow simple guidelines. We are a resilient people and this all will pass.
Of course, baseball is a passion for many of us and it is quite disturbing to have the season shut down so drastically. There is also uncertainty in the air regarding upcoming CUBS EVENTS. The best thing to do is check here or on the Cubs World site every once in a while.
Be assured, our newsletter is NOT SHUT DOWN! In fact, the upcoming April edition will be filled with interesting stories, including one about Fergie Jenkins you won't want to miss!
Take care of each other and keep in touch. GO CUBS! GO AWAY VIRUS!
www.cubsworld.org
You can also find every edition of the newsletter on this web site!
By the way, we encourage people to contribute articles, facts, jokes...etc.
SPECIAL NOTICE... This is a difficult time for many people. Health and well-being is the most crucial and important thing. Everybody needs to follow simple guidelines. We are a resilient people and this all will pass.
Of course, baseball is a passion for many of us and it is quite disturbing to have the season shut down so drastically. There is also uncertainty in the air regarding upcoming CUBS EVENTS. The best thing to do is check here or on the Cubs World site every once in a while.
Be assured, our newsletter is NOT SHUT DOWN! In fact, the upcoming April edition will be filled with interesting stories, including one about Fergie Jenkins you won't want to miss!
Take care of each other and keep in touch. GO CUBS! GO AWAY VIRUS!
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!
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