Eric Matthew Richardson
@theemrmusic.bsky.social
Words & Music for Musical Theatre | Chicago
O'Neill NMTC Semi-Finalist 2022 | National Fellowship for Musical Theatre Finalist 2024 | Chicago Musical Theatre Festival 2024 | William Finn's Emerging Writers
EricMatthewRichardson.com
O'Neill NMTC Semi-Finalist 2022 | National Fellowship for Musical Theatre Finalist 2024 | Chicago Musical Theatre Festival 2024 | William Finn's Emerging Writers
EricMatthewRichardson.com
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Eric Matthew Richardson - "Behind the Door" from ei hytte (the cabin), an a cappella musical
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“Behind the Door” from ei hytte (the cabin), an a cappella musical
Concert reading at Steppenwolf Theatre as part of the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival. Hoping for more ei hytte in the future.
#musical #theatre #writing #playwright #music
https://youtu.be/3qBYQ6LaXT4?si=174P_Mu0G0fpNnc9
Concert reading at Steppenwolf Theatre as part of the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival. Hoping for more ei hytte in the future.
#musical #theatre #writing #playwright #music
https://youtu.be/3qBYQ6LaXT4?si=174P_Mu0G0fpNnc9
Finally got around to watching Carol (2015). Beautiful film, wish I could be a lesbian.
December 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Finally got around to watching Carol (2015). Beautiful film, wish I could be a lesbian.
this is something a hacker would do in a shitty self-published sci-fi book
November 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
this is something a hacker would do in a shitty self-published sci-fi book
not listed in the press release, but his fifth favorite was Red Rooms (2023)
In anticipation of Saturday’s meeting with the World of Cinema, Pope Leo shares his favorite movies.
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
not listed in the press release, but his fifth favorite was Red Rooms (2023)
Does the 50-year mortgage proposal include Switch 2 financing? Could be interesting.
November 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Does the 50-year mortgage proposal include Switch 2 financing? Could be interesting.
People are going to MELT for Dermot Mulroney!
Jon M. Chu teases that a “celebrated actor” voices the Lion in ‘WICKED: FOR GOOD’
“Man, wait until the red carpet when the actor who gave us the Cowardly Lion’s voice steps foot on it. It’ll be wild.”
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“Man, wait until the red carpet when the actor who gave us the Cowardly Lion’s voice steps foot on it. It’ll be wild.”
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October 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
People are going to MELT for Dermot Mulroney!
This sucks, thanks!
October 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This sucks, thanks!
"Do unto your unit as you would have done unto your own child's unit" is an all-timer quote. One of the greatest minds since Plato or perhaps Woody Allen.
Hegseth: "The new War Department golden rule is this -- do unto your unit as you would have done onto your own child's unit. Would you want him serving with fat or unfit or undertrained troops?"
September 30, 2025 at 12:39 PM
"Do unto your unit as you would have done unto your own child's unit" is an all-timer quote. One of the greatest minds since Plato or perhaps Woody Allen.
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We mourn the loss of National New Play Network Board Member & Affiliated artist Lavina Jadhwani, the great human & Chicago-based playwright whose scripts I'll be enjoying on NPX this weekend. newplayexchange.org/users/5506/l...
September 11, 2025 at 11:47 PM
We mourn the loss of National New Play Network Board Member & Affiliated artist Lavina Jadhwani, the great human & Chicago-based playwright whose scripts I'll be enjoying on NPX this weekend. newplayexchange.org/users/5506/l...
Semi-related:
Dick Goddard came to my high school's opening night of Singin' in the Rain to do a little cross-promo. I was playing Cosmo and had some pre-show jitters. This dude would not stop talking about the origin of the term "raining cats and dogs." Like 15 minutes. Really calmed me down.
Dick Goddard came to my high school's opening night of Singin' in the Rain to do a little cross-promo. I was playing Cosmo and had some pre-show jitters. This dude would not stop talking about the origin of the term "raining cats and dogs." Like 15 minutes. Really calmed me down.
WJW-Cleveland staff, circa 1965. Center is legendary monster-movie host Ernie Anderson aka Ghoulardi! He also was the station's announcer, and left to become the booming voice of ABC. ("Next, on the Looooooove Boat...").
Next to him are Hoolihan & Big Chuck, who took over the monster gig after him.
Next to him are Hoolihan & Big Chuck, who took over the monster gig after him.
September 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Semi-related:
Dick Goddard came to my high school's opening night of Singin' in the Rain to do a little cross-promo. I was playing Cosmo and had some pre-show jitters. This dude would not stop talking about the origin of the term "raining cats and dogs." Like 15 minutes. Really calmed me down.
Dick Goddard came to my high school's opening night of Singin' in the Rain to do a little cross-promo. I was playing Cosmo and had some pre-show jitters. This dude would not stop talking about the origin of the term "raining cats and dogs." Like 15 minutes. Really calmed me down.
Happy to announce that I’ve received an Individual Artists Program grant from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events for further development on EI HYTTE (THE CABIN), AN A CAPPELLA MUSICAL.
Keep an eye out in 2026!
#DCASEgrants #DCASE #musicaltheatre
Keep an eye out in 2026!
#DCASEgrants #DCASE #musicaltheatre
August 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Happy to announce that I’ve received an Individual Artists Program grant from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events for further development on EI HYTTE (THE CABIN), AN A CAPPELLA MUSICAL.
Keep an eye out in 2026!
#DCASEgrants #DCASE #musicaltheatre
Keep an eye out in 2026!
#DCASEgrants #DCASE #musicaltheatre
Reposted by Eric Matthew Richardson
but not that fragile
August 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
but not that fragile
I feel like this town was once known for its unpretentious criticisms that would cut through (and cut down) the hype machine, but the internet has really flattened out culture. Big institutions are more interested in reporting box office numbers than film quality. I mean, this was Gene Siskel's job!
A bit of news: The Chicago Tribune has deemed the post of film critic non-essential, and therefore zeroed-out that post. My options were to take a newsroom reassignment to be named later, or a buyout to be taken more or less immediately. So...(1/3)
August 19, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I feel like this town was once known for its unpretentious criticisms that would cut through (and cut down) the hype machine, but the internet has really flattened out culture. Big institutions are more interested in reporting box office numbers than film quality. I mean, this was Gene Siskel's job!
don't think they'll be able to hang after four rounds of marg towers and a quick date at the Museum of Ice Cream, which was actually pretty dope
Trump: "If we need to, we're gonna do the same thing in Chicago, which is a disaster. We have a mayor there who is totally incompetent and we have an incompetent governor there ... hopefully LA is watching."
August 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
don't think they'll be able to hang after four rounds of marg towers and a quick date at the Museum of Ice Cream, which was actually pretty dope
I’m not sure how to put this but Hideo Kojima, Tom Cruise, and LeBron James are all spiritually linked to me. Massive cornballs that are operating on another level than the rest of us. They should all work on Death Stranding 3 together.
August 6, 2025 at 2:42 AM
I’m not sure how to put this but Hideo Kojima, Tom Cruise, and LeBron James are all spiritually linked to me. Massive cornballs that are operating on another level than the rest of us. They should all work on Death Stranding 3 together.
Now that we've exited the vinyl phase, endured the kitschy cassette tape phase, and are living in the return of the CD, there's only one option left for entrepreneurially-minded indie artist: the humble 96kbps MP3 download via LimeWire
August 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Now that we've exited the vinyl phase, endured the kitschy cassette tape phase, and are living in the return of the CD, there's only one option left for entrepreneurially-minded indie artist: the humble 96kbps MP3 download via LimeWire
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please enjoy this illustration by Erik Blegvad of a man with four cats in his lap
August 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
please enjoy this illustration by Erik Blegvad of a man with four cats in his lap
"May every day be another wonderful secret" is actually a very beautiful message to send to your bro. It's rare to find that level of intimacy within male friendships.
July 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
"May every day be another wonderful secret" is actually a very beautiful message to send to your bro. It's rare to find that level of intimacy within male friendships.
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Ctrl-F “Laquan McDonald”
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Opinion | If Emanuel runs, he’ll bet on candor defeating the ‘culture police’
The former mayor of Chicago talks about what ails the Democratic Party, and how to cure it.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Ctrl-F “Laquan McDonald”
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creating an endless loop of Tarman saying "tar" with that Aussie accent so I can fall asleep at night
July 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
creating an endless loop of Tarman saying "tar" with that Aussie accent so I can fall asleep at night
"Somehow, Palpatine returned" was widely mocked at the time, but it's starting to really grow on me.
July 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
"Somehow, Palpatine returned" was widely mocked at the time, but it's starting to really grow on me.
look at these Chicago Athletic Association phonies. come meet me at Sluggers with the real skee-heads.
we won't actually play anything, i'll just drunkenly berate you for The Great Bernie Sanders Screwjob of March 2020 and then i'll get a concussion in the batting cages.
we won't actually play anything, i'll just drunkenly berate you for The Great Bernie Sanders Screwjob of March 2020 and then i'll get a concussion in the batting cages.
Happy Birthday to my favorite Skee-ball expert, best-selling author, dog dad, fixer of dolls and bikes and dinners, and amazing parent to our kids. What a year it’s been, @chastenbuttigieg.bsky.social - and here’s to the adventures yet to come!
June 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
look at these Chicago Athletic Association phonies. come meet me at Sluggers with the real skee-heads.
we won't actually play anything, i'll just drunkenly berate you for The Great Bernie Sanders Screwjob of March 2020 and then i'll get a concussion in the batting cages.
we won't actually play anything, i'll just drunkenly berate you for The Great Bernie Sanders Screwjob of March 2020 and then i'll get a concussion in the batting cages.
Think the NBA needs to research the root cause of all these torn Achilles tendons: the shoes. Give everyone a pair of early ‘00s Nike Shox for a season and see how things shake out. Probably won’t be better, but at least we’ll get a year where Shox are cool again.
June 23, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Think the NBA needs to research the root cause of all these torn Achilles tendons: the shoes. Give everyone a pair of early ‘00s Nike Shox for a season and see how things shake out. Probably won’t be better, but at least we’ll get a year where Shox are cool again.
Now that this out, I can finally reveal that I will be bringing #Minecraft to #Broadway in 2027! I am beyond excited to be collaborating with the great Tony Kushner on this new #musical adventure for Villagers of any age!
How many gold ingots does it take to craft a #TonyAward? Find out soon!
How many gold ingots does it take to craft a #TonyAward? Find out soon!
June 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Now that this out, I can finally reveal that I will be bringing #Minecraft to #Broadway in 2027! I am beyond excited to be collaborating with the great Tony Kushner on this new #musical adventure for Villagers of any age!
How many gold ingots does it take to craft a #TonyAward? Find out soon!
How many gold ingots does it take to craft a #TonyAward? Find out soon!
been reading a play that was published with a contextual essay that is about twice the length of the actual play
June 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
been reading a play that was published with a contextual essay that is about twice the length of the actual play
Maybe if we all start getting really excited for stuff like this, they'll stop doing it.
A global military buildup poses an existential threat to climate goals, according to researchers who say the rearmament planned by Nato alone could increase greenhouse gas emissions by almost 200m tonnes a year.
May 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Maybe if we all start getting really excited for stuff like this, they'll stop doing it.