Gender
Male
Born
circa 1958
Producer Stage Manager Presenter Production Staff Other
Also Known As
Michael Ritchie
Relations
Husband of
Kate Burton (1984 - present) 2 children: son Morgan, 1988, and daughter Charlotte, 1998
See Also
The Williamstown Theatre Festival (Michael Ritchie, Producer), Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Charles Dillingham, Managing Director), Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Edward L. Rada, Managing Director; Douglas C. Baker, Producing Director), Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Stephen D. Rountree, Managing Director; Douglas C. Baker, Producing Director), Berkeley Repertory Theatre and Center Theatre Group
Linda Vista (Oct 10, 2019 - Nov 10, 2019)
  • Produced in association with Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Stephen D. Rountree, Managing Director; Douglas C. Baker, Producing Director)
  • Received its west coast premiere at Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, January 2019 by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Stephen D. Rountree, Managing Director; Douglas C. Baker, Producing Director)
PlayComedyOriginal
Straight White Men (Jul 23, 2018 - Sep 09, 2018)
  • Co-commissioned by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Stephen D. Rountree, Managing Director; Douglas C. Baker, Producing Director)
PlayComedyOriginal
Amélie, A New Musical (Apr 03, 2017 - May 21, 2017)
  • Produced by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Stephen D. Rountree, Managing Director; Douglas C. Baker, Producing Director)
  • Presented in December 2016 by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Stephen D. Rountree, Managing Director; Douglas C. Baker, Producing Director)
MusicalRomantic ComedyOriginal
Shuffle Along, Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed (Apr 28, 2016 - Jul 24, 2016)
  • Produced by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Stephen D. Rountree, Managing Director; Douglas C. Baker, Producing Director)
MusicalOriginal
American Psycho (Apr 21, 2016 - Jun 05, 2016)
  • Produced by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Stephen D. Rountree, Managing Director; Douglas C. Baker, Producing Director)
MusicalOriginal
Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella (Mar 03, 2013 - Jan 03, 2015)
  • Produced in association with Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Edward L. Rada, Managing Director; Douglas C. Baker, Producing Director)
MusicalOriginal
Leap of Faith (Apr 26, 2012 - May 13, 2012)
  • Produced by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Edward L. Rada, Managing Director; Douglas C. Baker, Producing Director)
MusicalOriginal
Clybourne Park (Apr 19, 2012 - Sep 02, 2012)
  • Produced by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Edward L. Rada, Managing Director; Douglas C. Baker, Producing Director)
PlayComedy DramaOriginal
Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo (Mar 31, 2011 - Jul 03, 2011)
  • Produced by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Charles Dillingham, Managing Director)
  • World Premiere Originally Produced by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Charles Dillingham, Managing Director)
PlayDramaOriginal
Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Oct 13, 2010 - Jan 02, 2011)
  • Produced by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Charles Dillingham, Managing Director)
  • World Premiere presented Jan. 2008 by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Charles Dillingham, Managing Director)
MusicalHistoryOriginal
Oleanna (Oct 11, 2009 - Dec 06, 2009)
  • Produced by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Charles Dillingham, Managing Director)
PlayOriginal
9 to 5 (Apr 30, 2009 - Sep 06, 2009)
  • Produced by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Charles Dillingham, Managing Director)
  • Originally produced by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Charles Dillingham, Managing Director)
MusicalComedyOriginal
13 (Oct 05, 2008 - Jan 04, 2009)
  • Produced by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Charles Dillingham, Managing Director)
  • Originally commissioned and produced by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Charles Dillingham, Managing Director)
MusicalComedyOriginal
Come Back, Little Sheba (Jan 24, 2008 - Mar 16, 2008)
  • Produced at the Kirk Douglas Theatre: Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Charles Dillingham, Managing Director)
PlayDramaRevival
Curtains (Mar 22, 2007 - Jun 29, 2008)
  • Produced by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Charles Dillingham, Managing Director)
  • American premiere produced at the Ahmanson Theatre by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Charles Dillingham, Managing Director)
MusicalComedyOriginal
The Drowsy Chaperone (May 01, 2006 - Dec 30, 2007)
  • American Premiere produced at the Ahmanson Theatre by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Charles Dillingham, Managing Director)
MusicalComedyOriginal
The Man Who Had All the Luck (May 01, 2002 - Jun 30, 2002)
  • First presented in July 2001 by The Williamstown Theatre Festival (Michael Ritchie, Producer)
PlayDramaRevival
One Mo' Time (Mar 06, 2002 - Mar 24, 2002)
  • Produced by The Williamstown Theatre Festival (Michael Ritchie, Producer)
MusicalRevueOriginal
Hedda Gabler (Oct 04, 2001 - Jan 13, 2002)
  • Produced in association with The Williamstown Theatre Festival (Michael Ritchie, Producer)
  • East Coast Premiere at The Williamstown Theatre Festival (Michael Ritchie, Producer)
PlayDramaRevival
The Ride Down Mt. Morgan (Apr 09, 2000 - Jul 23, 2000)
  • American premiere was produced by The Williamstown Theatre Festival (Michael Ritchie, Producer)
PlayDramaOriginal
The Price (Nov 15, 1999 - Mar 05, 2000)
  • This production was first presented by The Williamstown Theatre Festival (Michael Ritchie, Producer)
PlayDramaRevival
The Rainmaker (Nov 11, 1999 - Jan 23, 2000)
  • July 1998 prod. under the direction of Mr. Ellis was presented by The Williamstown Theatre Festival (Michael Ritchie, Producer)
PlayRomanceRevival
What's Wrong With This Picture? (Dec 08, 1994 - Dec 18, 1994)
  • Production Stage Manager: Michael Ritchie
PlayComedyOriginal
The Government Inspector (Jan 06, 1994 - Feb 06, 1994)
  • Production Stage Manager: Michael Ritchie
PlayComedyRevival
Timon of Athens (Nov 04, 1993 - Dec 05, 1993)
  • Production Stage Manager: Michael Ritchie
PlayTragedyOriginal
A Streetcar Named Desire (Apr 12, 1992 - Aug 09, 1992)
  • Production Stage Manager: Michael F. Ritchie
PlayDramaRevival
Some Americans Abroad (May 02, 1990 - Jun 17, 1990)
  • Production Stage Manager: Michael F. Ritchie
PlayOriginal
Our Town (Dec 04, 1988 - Apr 02, 1989)
  • Production Stage Manager: Michael F. Ritchie
PlayDramaRevival
The Night of the Iguana (Jun 26, 1988 - Sep 04, 1988)
  • Production Stage Manager: Michael F. Ritchie
PlayDramaRevival
A Streetcar Named Desire (Mar 10, 1988 - May 22, 1988)
  • Production Stage Manager: Michael F. Ritchie
PlayDramaRevival
Coastal Disturbances (Mar 04, 1987 - Jan 03, 1988)
  • Production Manager: Michael F. Ritchie
PlayOriginal
You Never Can Tell (Oct 09, 1986 - Jan 25, 1987)
  • Production Stage Manager: Michael F. Ritchie
PlayComedyRevival
The Boys in Autumn (Apr 30, 1986 - Jun 29, 1986)
  • Production Stage Manager: Michael F. Ritchie
PlayOriginal
The Caretaker (Jan 30, 1986 - Mar 09, 1986)
  • Production Manager: Michael F. Ritchie
PlayDramaRevival
The Robert Klein Show! (Dec 20, 1985 - Jan 04, 1986)
  • Production Stage Manager: Michael F. Ritchie
SpecialStand-up ComedyOriginal
The Marriage of Figaro (Oct 10, 1985 - Dec 15, 1985)
  • Production Stage Manager: Michael F. Ritchie
PlayComedyOriginal
Arms and the Man (May 30, 1985 - Sep 01, 1985)
  • Production Stage Manager: Michael F. Ritchie
PlayComedyRevival
The Loves of Anatol (Mar 06, 1985 - Apr 14, 1985)
  • Production Stage Manager: Michael F. Ritchie
PlayOriginal
Design For Living (Jun 20, 1984 - Jan 20, 1985)
  • Production Stage Manager: Michael F. Ritchie
PlayComedyRevival
Awake and Sing! (Mar 08, 1984 - Apr 29, 1984)
  • Production Stage Manager: Michael F. Ritchie
PlayDramaRevival
Heartbreak House (Dec 07, 1983 - Feb 05, 1984)
  • Production Stage Manager: Michael F. Ritchie
PlayComedyRevival
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (May 05, 1983 - Nov 06, 1983)
  • Production Stage Manager: Michael F. Ritchie
PlayDramaRevival
The Misanthrope (Jan 27, 1983 - Mar 27, 1983)
  • Production Stage Manager: Michael F. Ritchie
PlayComedyRevival
Present Laughter (Jul 15, 1982 - Jan 02, 1983)
  • Production Stage Manager: Michael Ritchie
PlayComedyRevival
Eminent Domain (Mar 28, 1982 - May 23, 1982)
  • Production Stage Manager: Michael Ritchie
PlayDramaOriginal
Macbeth (Jan 28, 1982 - Feb 14, 1982)
  • Production Stage Manager: Michael F. Ritchie
PlayTragedyRevival
Candida (Oct 15, 1981 - Jan 02, 1982)
  • Production Stage Manager: Michael F. Ritchie
PlayComedyRevival
The Drowsy Chaperone (Sep 19, 2007 - Nov 16, 2008)
  • American Premiere produced at the Ahmanson Theatre by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Charles Dillingham, Managing Director)
MusicalComedyOriginal

Tony Award®

 

Best Musical

2016 | Nominee  | Shuffle Along, Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
Produced by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Stephen D. Rountree, Managing Director; Douglas C. Baker, Producing Director)
 

Best Revival of a Musical

2013 | Nominee  | Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
Produced in association with Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Edward L. Rada, Managing Director; Douglas C. Baker, Producing Director)
 

Best Musical

2012 | Nominee  | Leap of Faith
Produced by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Edward L. Rada, Managing Director; Douglas C. Baker, Producing Director)

Best Play

2012 | Winner  | Clybourne Park
Produced by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Edward L. Rada, Managing Director; Douglas C. Baker, Producing Director)
 

Best Musical

2007 | Nominee  | Curtains
Produced by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Charles Dillingham, Managing Director)

Drama Desk Award

Outstanding Musical

2016 | Winner  | Shuffle Along, Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
Produced by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Stephen D. Rountree, Managing Director; Douglas C. Baker, Producing Director)
 

Outstanding Revival of a Musical

2013 | Nominee  | Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
Produced in association with Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Edward L. Rada, Managing Director; Douglas C. Baker, Producing Director)
 

Outstanding Musical

2012 | Nominee  | Leap of Faith
Produced by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Edward L. Rada, Managing Director; Douglas C. Baker, Producing Director)
 

Outstanding Play

2011 | Nominee  | Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo
Produced by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Charles Dillingham, Managing Director)
 

Outstanding Musical

2009 | Nominee  | 9 to 5
Produced by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Charles Dillingham, Managing Director)
 

Outstanding Musical

2007 | Nominee  | Curtains
Produced by Center Theatre Group (Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director; Charles Dillingham, Managing Director)

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