Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post
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Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#1
Posted: 2/27/18 at 5:32pm
!!!
https://twitter.com/MichaelPaulson/status/968610092743647238
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Is-Michael-Riedel-Departing-the-NY-Post-for-Radio-20180227
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#2
Posted: 2/27/18 at 6:02pmI will miss his co!umn.
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#3
Posted: 2/27/18 at 6:56pm
Was this expected? Seems out of the blue to me.
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#4
Posted: 2/27/18 at 7:11pm
the radio job was not expected so far as I know but being led toward the exit at the Post was an ongoing project.
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#5
Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:06am
I wish he was leaving the theatre world entirely. And taking Ben Brantley with him.
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#6
Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:12am
His mediocrity is surpassed only by his irrelevance.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/14/13
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#7
Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:21am
First he left as one of the hosts of Theater Talk and now he's out at the NYPost... what's going on with his career? Is he just retiring?
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#8
Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:27am
A little upsetting. I did like reading his column. Although, in recent years, it has been as "regular" with when and how often it was published.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#9
Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:35am
A little more detail: https://broadway.news/2018/02/27/michael-riedel-leaving-new-york-post-co-host-radio-show/
"'I’ve been a tough columnist over the years, but when I talk about Broadway on the radio, I want to talk about Broadway in an enthusiastic way,' he said.
That is to say, instead of attending first previews of shows or focusing on behind-the-scenes drama, Riedel said he hopes to attend opening night parties and talk about the shows he enjoys."
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#10
Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:42am
I wouldn't be surprised if his exit was a little less voluntary than it's being spun to seem.
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#11
Posted: 2/28/18 at 9:53am
BroadwayConcierge said: "That is to say, instead of attending first previews of shows or focusing on behind-the-scenes drama, Riedel said he hopes to attend opening night parties and talk about the shows he enjoys."
Well, that would be a novel approach for him.
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#12
Posted: 2/28/18 at 10:01am
Seems like he wants to rebrand his image somewhat.
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#13
Posted: 2/28/18 at 10:59am
Just curious but does anyone know what his political leanings are? IIRC I believe I once read he was a conservative Republican but haven't been able to confirm it.
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#14
Posted: 2/28/18 at 11:08am
Honestly, I'm gonna miss him. He had a role to play, he played it well, and he served a useful purpose as far as I'm concerned. That said, it can be a bit grating to be the whipping boy of Broadway for doing a job in a certain persona, so here's hoping that radio gives him the freedom he wants to actually express positivity about shows that he personally wishes to talk about.
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Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#15
Posted: 2/28/18 at 11:39am
...I would think that one could co-host a morning radio program and write a regular column.
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#16
Posted: 2/28/18 at 12:12pm
g.d.e.l.g.i. said: "Honestly, I'm gonna miss him. He had a role to play, he played it well, and he served a useful purpose as far as I'm concerned. That said, it can be a bit grating to be the whipping boy of Broadway for doing a job in a certain persona, so here's hoping that radio gives him the freedom he wants to actually express positivity about shows that he personally wishes to talk about."
Just curious, what did you see his (useful) "role" as?
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#17
Posted: 2/28/18 at 12:40pm
I'll miss his column too. I love reading theater gossip. Just fun and interesting.
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#18
Posted: 2/28/18 at 12:45pm
Lot666 said: "Just curious, what did you see his (useful) "role" as?"
He points people's attention to Broadway. Not that anyone on this site needs it, but for the general population, they might be more apt to read a gossip column than a full-on profile, feature, or anything else about Broadway otherwise.
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#19
Posted: 2/28/18 at 12:55pm
I would be astounded if more than an infinitesimal fraction of Post readers are even aware of the existence of Riedel's column. (Which is probably at least one reason he's getting the boot.)
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#20
Posted: 2/28/18 at 12:59pm
haterobics said: "Lot666 said: "Just curious, what did you see his (useful) "role" as?"
He points people's attention to Broadway. Not that anyone on this site needs it, but for the general population, they might be more apt to read a gossip column than a full-on profile, feature, or anything else about Broadway otherwise."
A gossip column seems a rather sad purpose to me. Pander to the lowest common denominator, eh?
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#21
Posted: 2/28/18 at 1:14pm
"Pander to the lowest common denominator, eh?"
Isn't that The Post's official mission?
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#22
Posted: 2/28/18 at 1:38pm
Demitri2 said: "Just curious but does anyone know what his political leanings are? IIRC I believe Ionce read he was a conservative Republican but haven't been able to confirm it."
What does that have to do with anything?
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#23
Posted: 2/28/18 at 1:42pm
Lot666 said: "A gossip column seems a rather sad purpose tome. Pander to the lowest common denominator, eh?"
Isn't 60% of BWW gossip?!
Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#24
Posted: 2/28/18 at 1:47pm
One's political affiliation is all I need to know about a person. When there's a party that does not support the arts, is anti LGBT, against women's rights, pro guns, anti climate change and the list goes on.Theatre and politics have always merged in theatre history. Elfoolbuh, I suggest you research shows like THE CRADLE WILL ROCK and NO FOR AN ANSWER for starters. Then treat yourself to a ticket to ANGELS IN AMERICA.
Updated On: 2/28/18 at 01:47 PM
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Michael Riedel is Leaving the New York Post#25
Posted: 2/28/18 at 1:53pm
Demitri2 said: "One's political affiliation is all I need to know about a person."
How tolerant and open-minded of you.
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