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Richard is currently the founding General Manager and Artistic Director of the Vass Theatre Group which owns and operates the Alex Theatre St. Kilda.

In October 2014, Aleksandar Vass invited him to redevelop the three former George Cinemas and turn them into three mid-size, commercial theatres capable of staging a variety of live performance and cinema. In February 2015, after extensive renovation, the new Alex Theatre St Kilda turned on it's lights and has been growing in popularity ever since.

2011-2013 General Manger or the Darwin Entertainment Centre, the major live performance venue in the NT. He instigated a major restructure of the business, the board and the funding arrangements, increased programming and audience numbers, and oversaw capital works upgrades.

2002-2009 General Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre Melbourne. Led the team that undertook major business reform, branding and significant capital works that included re-seating and increasing the capacity of the venue, complete remodelling of backstage to allow for major productions to play in the venue. Contracts included Billy Elliot, Miss Saigon. Chicago, Mamma Mia! (twice) Fiddler on the Roof.
When Richard resigned he left the venue with two years of forward bookings, that included Mary Poppins.

Prior to 2002 Richard enjoyed a significant career in the media/marketing working on national television shows and radio networks as a presenter/journalist and producer as well operating a very success media issues management company.

Richard Fitzgerald Productions

 
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[Broadway, 1979]
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Richard Fitzgerald Awards and Nominations


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Tony Awards - 1980 - Theatre Award '80

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Monteverdi Choir And Orchestras To Perform Verdi's Requiem At Westminster Cathedral In Support Of Cancer Research UK


Monteverdi Choir and Orchestre Revolutionnaire et Romantique led by Sir John Eliot Gardiner will stage a special one-off performance of Giuseppe Verdi's legendary Messa da Requiem at London's Westminster Cathedral on 18 September at 7.30pm. This unique concert will be in support of Cancer Research UK and dedicated to the memory of Richard Fitzgerald, Monteverdi Choir & Orchestras' long-standing stage manager who sadly passed away from lung cancer in August 2016.

The Best Of The West End Comes to The Royal Albert Hall


Seventh Sense presents a stunning collection of some of the greatest stars of musical theatre celebrating the very best of the West End with classic songs

Photo Coverage: Andrea Burns & Daniel Dae Kim Honored at the Beacon Awards


Inside Broadway honored  Andrea Burns & Daniel Dae Kim at the Beacon Awards and BroadwayWorld was there. Michael Presser's organization celebrated TV & Broadway star Daniel Dae Kim (Hawaii Five-O on CBS, currently starring on Broadway as the King of Siam in The King & I thru 6/26) and Broadway actress Andrea Burns (currently appearing in On Your Feet) at their annual awards gala at the Marriott Essex House.  The Beacon Award is presented to individuals in the theatre & Times Square community who have been advocates for increasing audiences for live theatre and understanding the importance of Arts and Education in the lives of New York City's young people.

Daniel Dae Kim & Andrea Burns to be Honored at Beacon Awards


Inside Broadway's Exec. Director Michael Presser has announced that on Monday, June 20 at The JW Marriott Essex House (160 Central Park South), the organization will honor TV & Broadway star Daniel Dae Kim (Hawaii Five-O on CBS, currently starring on Broadway as the King of Siam in The King & I thru 6/26) and Broadway actress Andrea Burns (currently appearing in On Your Feet) at their annual Beacon Awards, presented to individuals in the theatre & Times Square community who have been advocates for increasing audiences for live theatre and understanding the importance of Arts and Education in the lives of New York City's young people.

Melbourne Ballet Company Set for Residency at the Alex Theatre


The Melbourne Ballet Company (MBC) and the Alex Theatre St Kilda are proud to announce a 2016 residency where the vibrant ballet company will develop and perform several works at one of Melbourne's most exciting new theatres.

Melbourne Ballet Announces Alex Theatre St Kilda Residency With New Ballet, March 11-12


The Melbourne Ballet Company (MBC) and the Alex Theatre St Kilda are proud to announce a 2016 residency where the vibrant ballet company will develop and perform several works at one of Melbourne's most exciting new theatres.

Smash Comedy BAD JEWS Coming to Sydney's Seymour Centre


Aleksandar Vass and Vass Theatre Group are excited to announce the Broadway and West End hit BAD JEWS will have its Sydney premiere at the Everest Theatre at the Seymour Centre in May. The all-Australian production of BAD JEWS which enjoyed a sellout season in Melbourne last year, will play from 18 May - 4 June.

BAD JEWS Returning to Melbourne in April 2016


?After a sellout Melbourne season last year, Aleksandar Vass and Vass Theatre Group along with Alex Theatre St Kilda are excited to announce the return of Broadway and West End hit Bad Jews to the Alex Theatre, St Kilda. Due to popular demand, the critically acclaimed, all-Australian production, Bad Jews returns from 27 April for a strictly limited season prior to commencing a National Tour to Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Tickets are on sale now from Ticketek.

BAD JEWS to Receive Australian Premiere at Alex Theatre, St Kilda


Aleksandar Vass and Vass Theatre Group along with Alex Theatre St Kilda are excited to announce the Broadway and West End hit Bad Jews will have its Australian premiere at the Alex Theatre, St Kilda. An all-Australian production, Bad Jews plays from 27 August for a strictly limited season. Tickets are on sale now from Ticketek.

A New Name, A New Vision: ALEX THEATRE ST KILDA


The new arts hub being created on the site of the old George Cinemas in Fitzroy Street, St Kilda today announced a name change for the site. It will now be known asAlex Theatre St Kilda. The new venue will house two state-of-the-art theatres and a professional rehearsal space/black box theatre catering for the arts and entertainment community, while still having the capability to operate as a cinema.

LOS MONOLOGOS DE LA VAGINA to Offer English Language Headsets Beginning 6/3


The producers of Los Monologos de la Vagina announced today that beginning June 3 the production will make complimentary English translations headsets available to audience members.

OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES to Open in Chicago This Fall


The hit off-Broadway show OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES takes up residence on the Main Stage of Chicago's Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted Street, beginning performances Tuesday, September 24, and officially opening Wednesday, October 2, at 7:30p.m.

OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES Opens Today, May 20


The new off-Broadway show OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES opens tonight, May 20 at The Westside Theatre.

OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES to be Featured on WAMC Radio Today, 5/7


OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES' Marilyn Sokol will be interviewed on WAMC Radio today, May 7 at 9:45 AM. The interview airs on all Northeast Public Radio frequencies and streams live at www.wamc.org.

OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES to be Featured on WAMC Radio, 5/7


OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES' Marilyn Sokol will be interviewed on WAMC Radio on Monday May 7 at 9:45 AM. The interview airs on all Northeast Public Radio frequencies and streams live at www.wamc.org.

Photo Coverage: Bill Army, Marilyn Sokol et al. at Old Jews Telling Jokes Cast Photo Call


OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES will begin performances on Tuesday May 1 and open on May 20 at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street). The Off Broadway show will star Bill Army, Marilyn Sokol, Todd Susman, Audrey Lynn Weston and Lenny Wolpe, pictured at the cast photo call below!

OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES to Begin Previews May 1, Opens May 20


The new off-Broadway show OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES will begin performances on Tuesday May 1 and open on May 20 at the Westside Theatre.

TV: Chatting with Alicia Keys and the Company of STICK FLY!


Rosie Benton, Dulé Hill, Mekhi Phifer, Tracie Thoms, Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Condola Rashadall star in STICK FLY, the critically-acclaimed American play by Lydia R. Diamond and directed byKenny Leon and produced by Alicia Keys. STICK FLY begins previews on Friday, November 18, 2011 and officially opens on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at the Cort Theatre. Broadway Beat was on hand for the press event this morning and introduces you to the company below.

RIALTIO CHATTER: Robin Wright Pulls Out of TALLEY'S FOLLY? Sally Hawkins to Step In?


New York Magazine is reporting that Robin Wright has pulled out of Broadway's TALLEY'S FOLLY. Reportedly, her would-be co-star Richard Schiff reportedly told the mag yesterday at fashion week: 'Robin just had to drop out right now for personal reasons.' Undeterred, Schiff has been hard at work trying to recruit Sally Hawkins, currently starring in Mrs. Warren's Profession. He says of his efforts: 'I'm trying to convince her to do Talley's Folly. I think she'd be great in it.

Richard Fitzgerald FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Richard Fitzgerald been nominated for?

Richard Fitzgerald has been nominated for a Theatre Award '80 (Tony Awards) for Variety.

What awards has Richard Fitzgerald won?

Richard Fitzgerald has won the Theatre Award '80 (Tony Awards) for Variety.

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