Richard Skipper, Entertainer-Singer-Episode #295

Storybeat with Steve Cuden

Richard Skipper is an entertainer, singer and host known for his award-winning tribute to Carol Channing, which was endorsed by Carol herself. He can be seen in the film, Carol Channing: Larger Than Life.

Richard’s appeared in legendary venues from Atlantic City’s Taj Mahal and Hilton to Carnegie Hall. And he’s shared stages with some of the biggest names in show business including Carol Channing and Lesley Ann Warren. And he’s appeared on the Windstar Cruise ship, Las Vegas to Windsor Ontario and all points in between.

Because of Covid he created his popular virtual series, Richard Skipper Celebrates...with over 900 episodes under his belt.

In New York, his live events include: Richard Skipper Celebrates, featuring the biggest names in cabaret and theater.

Prior to Covid, Richard performed his highly acclaimed live talk/variety show at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Directed originally by the late great Jay Rogers, Richard starred in The Magic of Believing (which was originally called From Conway to Broadway), as well as in the fully staged concert version of Hello, Dolly! at The Revision Theater in Asbury Park. Richard is an expert on the history of Hello, Dolly! and has done many talkbacks about it.

His most recent solo project is, Still Going Strong: Richard Skipper Celebrates 60 Years of Hello, Dolly! This current production was co-conceived by director James Beaman along with Musical Director Dan Pardo.

Among Richard’s achievements: He won the Turner Classic Movies Classic Film Festival Competition. He interviewed and helped to promote the release of the CD of a favorite StoryBeat guest, Julie Budd. He’s been named Cabaret Scenes Magazine “Top of the Century Premiere Cabaret Acts,” and Cabaret Hotline’s “Top Ten Cabaret Performers.” Richard has also won 4 MAC Awards and a Bistro Award.

Aside from teaching privately, Richard also presents master classes combining positivity and creativity.