Joey Richter Explained

Alma Mater:University of Michigan
Website:https://www.joey-richter.com

Joseph Michael Richter is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his work with StarKid Productions, including A Very Potter Musical, as well as his work with Tin Can Brothers, including Spies Are Forever and Wayward Guide for the Untrained Eye.

Early life and education

Richter grew up in California.[1] He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2011,[2] receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting with a minor in global media studies.[3]

Career

In 2009, Richter went viral along with the rest of Team StarKid after they uploaded their Harry Potter parody musical, A Very Potter Musical, to YouTube; Richter played Ron Weasley.[4] Richter continued to appear in StarKid musicals for the next decade, with his most recent appearance being in the company's 2023 musical Nerdy Prudes Must Die.[5] Richter also joined the company on their 2011 SPACE tour[6] and 2012 Apocalyptour tour.[7]

Richter is also a founding member of entertainment group Tin Can Brothers, alongside Corey Lubowich and Brian Rosenthal, whom he met while attending the University of Michigan.[8] Richter has a writing credit for the group's 2016 musical Spies Are Forever,[9] their 2017 play The Solve It Squad, and their 2020 webseries Wayward Guide for the Untrained Eye.[10]

Richter appeared in Disney Channel's Jessie as recurring character Officer Petey.[11] In 2013, he and Darren Criss co-hosted the Annie Awards.[12] In 2015, Richter played Matt, the titular genie in the Nickelodeon TV movie Genie in a Bikini.[13]

In October 2023, Richter joined Darren Criss as a special guest for his concert, Darren Criss in Concert, at the London Palladium.[14]

Personal life

Richter has been in a relationship with fellow StarKid Productions member Lauren Lopez since 2012.[15] The couple became engaged in July 2020 and married in 2023.[16] Fellow StarKid members Darren Criss and Dylan Saunders performed at the wedding, with Nick Lang, Joseph Walker and Julia Albain giving speeches.

Acting roles

Theatre

YearTitleRoleVenueNotes
2009A Very Potter MusicalRon WeasleyUniversity of Michigan, Ann ArborStarKid Productions[17]
Me and My DickJoey Richter
TartuffeOrgonCollege production[18]
2010A Very Potter SequelRon WeasleyStarKid Productions[19]
2011StarshipBugHoover-Leppen Theatre, Chicago
2012A Very Potter Senior YearRon WeasleyLeakyCon, Chicago[20]
2013The Last Days of Judas IscariotSatan / Saint ThomasStage 773, ChicagoChicago production[21]
2014The Trail to Oregon!McDoon / Ox / EnsembleStarKid Productions
2015Cherry Lane Theatre, New York City[22]
2016FirebringerGruntStage 773, Chicago[23]
Spies Are ForeverOwen Carvour / Sergio Santos / Vanger Borschtit / EnsembleNoHo Arts Center, Los AngelesTin Can Brothers
2017The Solve it SquadBenji "Scrags" ScragtowskiSecret Rose Theatre, Los Angeles
2018TBG Theatre, New York City[24]
The Guy Who Didn't Like MusicalsTed, et al.The Matrix Theatre, Los AngelesStarKid Productions
2019Black FridayThe Homeless Guy / Uncle Wiley, et al.Hudson Mainstage Theatre, Los Angeles
2020Social Distancing: The Musical!VariousPre-recorded virtual performancePixel Playhouse[25]
A VHS Christmas CarolBob CratchitPre-recorded virtual performanceStarKid Productions
2021VHS Christmas Carol: Live!The Bourbon Room, Los Angeles
2023Nerdy Prudes Must DiePeter SpankoffskiEl Portal Theater, Los Angeles
VHS Christmas CarolsBob Cratchit / FezziwigApollo Theater, Chicago[26]
2024Cinderella's CastleCrumbEl Portal Theater, Los Angeles

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012–2013JessieOfficer PeteyRecurring role, 4 episodes
2013GleeApple #8Episode: "Sadie Hawkins"[27] [28]
2015–2020Henry DangerTime JerkerRecurring role, 4 episodes
2020–2021Danger ForceRecurring role, 2 episodes

Voice acting

!Year!Show / Film!Role!Episode!Ref
2013KhumbaThemba[29]
2014The Legend of KorraHong LiSeason 3, Episode 8 “The Terror Within”[30]
2020Ride Your WaveMinato[31] [32]

Awards and nominations

!Year!Award!Category!Show!Role!Result!Ref
2019BroadwayWorld Los Angeles AwardsFeatured Actor in a Musical – LocalThe Guy Who Didn't Like MusicalsTed, et al.[33]

References

  1. Web site: Menaldi . Veronica . 2011-04-10 . Joey Richter . 2023-10-31 . . en-US . 2023-11-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231101013430/https://www.michigandaily.com/uncategorized/joey-richter/ . live .
  2. Web site: Godwin . Rebecca . 2015-10-14 . My day at rehearsal with StarKids . 2023-10-31 . . en-US . 2023-10-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231031194438/https://www.michigandaily.com/arts/my-day-starkid-copy/ . live .
  3. Web site: Musbach . Julie . 2017-04-20 . New Play by YouTubers Tin Can Brothers THE SOLVE IT SQUAD RETURNS Coming This Summer . 2023-10-31 . . en . 2023-11-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231109054554/https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/New-Play-by-YouTubers-Tin-Can-Brothers-THE-SOLVE-IT-SQUAD-RETURNS-Coming-This-Summer-20170420 . live .
  4. Web site: Radulovic . Petrana . 17 August 2018 . Where the stars of Harry Potter's fan-generated golden age are today . 2023-10-31 . . 2024-01-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240120214429/https://www.polygon.com/2018/8/17/17705568/harry-potter-fan-fiction-musical-puppet-pals-creators . live .
  5. Web site: The El Portal Theatre l Nerdy Prudes Must Die . 2024-05-25 . elportaltheatre.com.
  6. Web site: McKee . Jenn . November 5, 2011 . StarKid thrills loyal fans at the Michigan Theater . 2023-10-31 . . 2023-10-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231031043752/https://www.annarbor.com/entertainment/starkid-ann-arbor-michigan-theater/ . live .
  7. Web site: Hetrick . Adam . 2012-05-09 . Team StarKid's Apocalyptour, With Select Performances by Darren Criss, Launches May 9 in Chicago . 2024-05-25 . Playbill.
  8. Web site: Rabinowitz . Chloe . October 12, 2020 . WAYWARD GUIDE FOR THE UNTRAINED EYE Starring Darren Criss, Sean Astin and More Premieres Tomorrow . 2023-10-31 . . en . 2023-11-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231105094814/https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/WAYWARD-GUIDE-FOR-THE-UNTRAINED-EYE-Starring-Darren-Criss-Sean-Astin-and-More-Premieres-Tomorrow-20201012 . live .
  9. Web site: Rampell . Ed . 2016-03-18 . "Spies Are Forever": When genres collide . 2023-10-31 . People's World . en-US . 2023-10-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231031051404/https://www.peoplesworld.org/article/spies-are-forever-when-genres-collide/ . live .
  10. Web site: Rabinowitz . Chloe . WAYWARD GUIDE FOR THE UNTRAINED EYE Starring Darren Criss, Sean Astin and More Premieres Tomorrow . 2024-05-25 . BroadwayWorld.com . en.
  11. Web site: Walsh . Stephanie . February 26, 2013 . Joey Richter Reprising Guest Role On Jessie This Week! . 2024-01-20 . PopWrapped.
  12. Web site: Ferri . Josh . February 4, 2013 . Starkid Reunion! Glee's Darren Criss Shows Off His PJs with Potter Co-Star Joey Richter at the Annie Awards . 2023-10-31 . . en . 2023-10-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231031051404/https://www.broadway.com/buzz/167077/starkid-reunion-glees-darren-criss-shows-off-his-pjs-with-potter-co-star-joey-richter-at-the-annie-awards/ . live .
  13. Book: Terrace, Vincent . Television Movies of the 21st Century . 2021-05-12 . McFarland . 978-1-4766-4372-4 . 124 . en . 2023-12-02 . 2024-01-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240120214429/https://books.google.com/books?id=BpovEAAAQBAJ&dq=%22joey+richter%22&pg=PA124#v=onepage&q=%22joey%20richter%22&f=false . live .
  14. Web site: Rabinowitz . Chloe . October 5, 2023 . Carrie Hope Fletcher to Join Darren Criss as Special Guest at London Palladium Concert . 2023-10-31 . BroadwayWorld.com . en . 2023-10-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231031202942/https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Carrie-Hope-Fletcher-to-Join-Darren-Criss-as-Special-Guest-at-London-Palladium-Concert-20231005 . live .
  15. jonyricker . Joey Richter . CC37F8EnlJg . Life Update/Upgrade AlertWanted to share some good news, which for me personally, is the BEST news. Last weekend, @slowpez8 and I completed an incredibly difficult puzzle we'd been working on for several weeks...but much to her surprise, that puzzle was actually a long-con marriage proposal so guess what?! We're engaged!! ‍❤️‍ . 20 July 2020 . 27 February 2024 . https://www.instagram.com/p/CC37F8EnlJg.
  16. slowpez8 . Lauren Lopez . CwgIyPbScU6 . WEDDING PHOTO DUMP PART 1 OF ??? . 28 August 2023 . 27 February 2024 . https://www.instagram.com/p/CwgIyPbScU6.
  17. News: Rao . Abhirami . 23 May 2019 . A decade on... AVPM is still popular . 31 October 2023 . . en-IN . 0971-751X . 31 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231031051403/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/music/a-decade-on-avpm-is-still-popular/article27219378.ece . live .
  18. Web site: McKee . Jenn . 9 October 2009 . "Tartuffe" at U-M proves hard to resist . 31 October 2023 . . 31 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231031043751/https://www.annarbor.com/entertainment/tartuffe-review/ . live .
  19. Web site: Greene . Morgan . 9 May 2016 . StarKid Productions will bring new musical to Stage 773 this summer . 31 October 2023 . . 5 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231105053518/https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/ct-starkid-firebringer-stage-773-20160509-story.html . live .
  20. Web site: Team StarKid will offer premiere reading of third Harry Potter parody musical at LeakyCon in August . 31 October 2023 . . 31 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231031043755/https://www.annarbor.com/entertainment/team-starkid-will-offer-premiere-reading-of-third-harry-potter-parody-musical-at-leakycon-in-august/ . live .
  21. Web site: Peterson . Tyler . 22 August 2013 . Photos: THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT, Now Playing at Stage 773 Through 9/8 . 31 October 2023 . . en . 31 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231031202942/https://www.broadwayworld.com/chicago/article/Photo-Flash-THE-LAST-DAYS-OF-JUDAS-ISCARIOT-Now-Playing-at-Stage-773-Through-98-20130822 . live .
  22. Web site: Peck . Erin Leigh . 6 April 2015 . BWW JR: The Trail to Oregon! . 31 October 2023 . . en . 31 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231031043751/https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/BWW-JR-The-Trail-to-Oregon-20150406 . live .
  23. Web site: Metz . Nina . 13 July 2016 . 'Firebringer' is zany prehistoric fun in search of a story . 31 October 2023 . . 31 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231031043751/https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/ct-starkid-firebringer-review-ott-0715-20160713-story.html . live .
  24. Web site: Cristi . A. A. . 28 March 2018 . Tickets Now On Sale for SOLVE IT SQUAD Off-Broadway . 31 October 2023 . . en . 31 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231031202943/https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/Tickets-Now-On-Sale-for-SOLVE-IT-SQUAD-Off-Broadway-20180328 . live .
  25. Web site: Brethauer-Hamling . Taylor . 10 April 2020 . WATCH: Pixel Playhouse Presents: Social Distancing the Musical Featuring Starkid's Joey Richter and Performer Chris Villain! . 31 October 2023 . . en . 31 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231031051403/https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/WATCH-Pixel-Playhouse-Presents-Social-Distancing-the-Musical-Featuring-Starkids-Joey-Richter-and-Performer-Chris-Villain-20200410 . live .
  26. Web site: VHS Christmas Carols 2023 — StarKid Productions . . 28 February 2024.
  27. Votta . Rae . 2013-01-25 . 'Glee' Recap: Baby It's Back… and Awkward . 2023-10-31 . . en-US . 2023-10-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231031051403/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/glee-recap-baby-its-back-and-awkward-1532240/ . live .
  28. Votta . Rae . 2013-02-05 . 'Glee' Q&A: Meet Oliver Kieran-Jones, Kurt's New Man in NYC . 2023-10-31 . . en-US . 2023-10-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231031051403/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/glee-qa-meet-oliver-kieran-jones-kurts-new-man-in-nyc-1537937/ . live .
  29. Web site: Getzler . Wendy Goldman . February 14, 2013 . Liam Neeson to voice Triggerfish Animation's new film . 2023-10-31 . Kidscreen . 2021-12-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211225183953/https://kidscreen.com/2013/02/14/liam-neeson-to-voice-triggerfish-animations-new-film/ . live .
  30. Web site: Fisher . Natalie . August 7, 2015 . Celebrity voices you might have missed in 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' and 'Legend of Korra' : Hypable . 2023-10-31 . Hypable . en-US . 2024-01-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240120214542/https://www.hypable.com/celebrity-voices-you-might-have-missed-in-avatar-the-last-airbender-and-legend-of-korra/ . live .
  31. Web site: Conley . Kelly . 2020-05-29 . GKIDS Bringing 'Ride Your Wave' and 'Weathering with You' to Digital and DVD . 2023-10-31 . Rotoscopers . en . 2023-10-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231031051404/https://www.rotoscopers.com/2020/05/29/gkids-bringing-ride-your-wave-and-weathering-with-you-to-digital-and-dvd/ . live .
  32. Web site: Mateo . Alex . 2023-10-30 . Ride Your Wave Anime Film's English Dub Clip Streamed . 2023-10-31 . Anime News Network . en . 2023-10-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231031051403/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-07-31/ride-your-wave-anime-film-english-dub-clip-streamed/.162450 . live .
  33. Web site: December 23, 2019 . Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards . 2023-10-31 . . en . 2023-10-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231031202942/https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/Final-Week-To-Vote-for-the-2019-BroadwayWorld-Los-Angeles-Awards-20191223 . live .

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