Richard Skipper Celebrates!

LIFE LESSONS FROM LEGENDS

With Special Guests SANDY DUNCAN and DAN CORREIA

Carol Channing. Lesley Ann Warren. Jerry Herman. Julie Wilson... and the extraordinary people who remind us that the legends in our lives are often closer than we think.

Following a sold-out debut, Richard Skipper Celebrates! Life Lessons from Legends returns to The Laurie Beechman Theatre for another unforgettable evening.

This is an audience-driven celebration where stories, songs, and shared memories remind us that the people who inspire us become the legends in our own lives.

Before the show begins, audience members are invited to submit questions that help shape the evening. Those questions inspire stories, music, laughter, and heartfelt conversations, ensuring that no two performances are ever the same.

Drawing on a lifetime of friendships with Broadway and entertainment legends, Richard shares personal stories, timeless songs, and the life lessons he's learned from remarkable artists including Carol Channing, Lesley Ann Warren, Jerry Herman, Julie Wilson, and many others. Along the way, audience members often find themselves sharing stories of the mentors, family members, teachers, and friends who have shaped their own lives.

As Marilyn Lester wrote in NiteLife Exchange:

"Richard Skipper transformed the Laurie Beechman Theatre into an immersive event space."

And Alix Cohen of Theater Pizzazz described Richard as:

"A human standing ovation for the business we call show."

Audiences leave with laughter, inspiration, and a renewed appreciation for the people who have made a difference in their lives.

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SANDY DUNCAN and DON CORREIA are celebrated Broadway veterans whose careers span theatre, television, film, dance, and concert stages. Duncan is a three-time Tony Award nominee, beloved for Peter Pan, The Boy Friend, My One and Only, and The Hogan Family. Correia, a Tony-nominated actor, dancer, and choreographer, starred on Broadway in Singin’ in the Rain and has appeared in such productions as Follies and Little Me. The couple has been married since 1980.

Directed by James Beaman

Musical Direction by Dan Pardo

The previous performance sold out. Advance ticket purchases are strongly recommended.