Richard Seff has spent 60 years in the theatrical jungle as actor,
playwright, librettist, agent, investor and now memoirist. He first
acted professionally in 1946 and his last engagement onstage was in
2006. He took a 22 year leave of absence from the stage after a
long run on Broadway in support of Claude Rains and on tour with
Edward G. Robinson in the prize winning Darkness At Noon. During
those 22 years he represented artists in the musical theatre. He
left the talent agency in 1974 at the height of his career to
return to the stage. In the 30 years that have followed, he's
appeared in some 25 plays, for one of which (Angels Fall) he won
the Carbonell Award for 'Best Supporting Actor In A Play'. He's
been in 7 feature films and over 50 television series, soap operas,
TV films and mini-series. He is the author of Paris Is Out which
brightened Broadway in 1970 for 104 performances. The musical Shine
for which he wrote the book, won a National Music Theatre Network
Award in 2001 and has been published by Samuel French, Inc. and
recorded by Original Cast Records. Hit the dressing rooms with him
and discover what goes on backstage, in the wings, and behind
closed doors. Learn about theatre investing in the Golden Age, when
one could buy a piece of a show in the intermission on opening
night. He's got tales to tell Join him on this fun filled odyssey
through the decades in shows starring Alan Alda, Ethel Merman,
Chita Rivera, Dick Van Dyke, William Hurt, Christopher Reeve,
Richard Thomas, Judd Hirsch, Jason Robards, in others directed by
Hal Prince and written by John Kander and Fred Ebb. Come on along
and listen to - well, you know what. He's Got Tales to Tell
"Richard Seff's career in the theatre represents active
participation as agent, producing associate, librettist, and,
ultimately, as a skilled actor . In fact, he was responsible for
recommending me to, among others, John Kander and James and William
Goldman, to take over the direction of A Family Affair in
Philadelphia on its way to Broadway . It turns out he's a fine
writer as well, and this chronicle of an unusual and varied life in
the theatre makes excellent and valuable reading." - Hal Prince
"Oh, what a journey we've had. I thank Richard Seff for helping
mold the life that I am still enjoying today. To live it again,
through his own words, fills my heart." - Chita Rivera "He is a
clever old sausage. Far more interesting to see written from his
perspective than from a grander vantage point. Far more revealing
and very redolent of the profession and its various joys,
tribulations, and humiliations. Well done " - Emma Thompson "A very
interesting look at our business from an angle most people never
are aware of, including those who are most visibly involved." -
Alan Alda "For years Richard Seff has been one of the wittiest
raconteurs on the Rialto, but a pleasure known only to the
cognoscenti. Now he has gone public with a biographical
reminiscence brimming with anecdota, insight and intelligence.
Bravo " - Stefan Kanfer author of Ball of Fire
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