Actor and singer
Joseph Michael Richter is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his work with StarKid Productions , including A Very Potter Musical ,Tin Can Brothers , including Spies Are Forever and Wayward Guide for the Untrained Eye .
Early life and education
Richter grew up in California.[ 1] University of Michigan in 2011,[ 2] 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 Ron Weasley .[ 4] Nerdy Prudes Must Die .[ 5] [ 6] [ 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] Spies Are Forever,[ 9] their 2017 play The Solve It Squad ,[ 3] Wayward Guide for the Untrained Eye .[ 10]
Richter appeared in Disney Channel's Jessie [ 3] [ 11] Darren Criss co-hosted the Annie Awards .[ 12] 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] [ 15] [ 16] Darren Criss and Dylan Saunders performed at the wedding, with Nick Lang, Joseph Walker and Julia Albain giving speeches.[ 16]
Acting roles
Theatre
Year
Title
Role
Venue
Notes
2009
A Very Potter Musical Ron Weasley
University of Michigan , Ann Arbor
StarKid Productions
[ 17]
Me and My Dick Joey Richter
[ 1] [ 3]
Tartuffe Orgon
College production
[ 18]
2010
A Very Potter Sequel Ron Weasley
StarKid Productions
[ 19]
2011
Starship Bug
Hoover-Leppen Theatre, Chicago
[ 3] [ 19]
2012
A Very Potter Senior Year Ron Weasley
LeakyCon , Chicago
[ 20]
2013
The Last Days of Judas Iscariot Satan / Saint Thomas
Stage 773, Chicago
Chicago production
[ 21]
2014
The Trail to Oregon! McDoon / Ox / Ensemble
StarKid Productions
[ 3] [ 19]
2015
Cherry Lane Theatre , New York City
[ 22]
2016
Firebringer Grunt
Stage 773, Chicago
[ 23]
Spies Are Forever
Owen Carvour / Sergio Santos / Vanger Borschtit / Ensemble
NoHo Arts Center, Los Angeles
Tin Can Brothers
[ 9]
2017
The Solve it Squad
Benji "Scrags" Scragtowski
Secret Rose Theatre, Los Angeles
[ 3]
2018
TBG Theatre, New York City
[ 3] [ 24]
The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals Ted, et al.
The Matrix Theatre , Los Angeles
StarKid Productions
2019
Black Friday The Homeless Guy / Uncle Wiley, et al.
Hudson Mainstage Theatre, Los Angeles
2020
Social Distancing: The Musical!
Various
Pre-recorded virtual performance
Pixel Playhouse
[ 25]
A VHS Christmas Carol
Bob Cratchit
Pre-recorded virtual performance
StarKid Productions
2021
VHS Christmas Carol: Live!
The Bourbon Room, Los Angeles
2023
Nerdy Prudes Must Die Peter Spankoffski
El Portal Theater, Los Angeles
VHS Christmas Carols
Bob Cratchit / Fezziwig
Apollo Theater, Chicago
[ 26]
2024
Cinderella's Castle
Crumb
El Portal Theater, Los Angeles
Film
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2015
Genie in a Bikini
Matt
TV movie
[ 3] [ 13]
Television
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2012–2013
Jessie Officer Petey
Recurring role, 4 episodes
[ 3] [ 11]
2013
Glee Apple #8
Episode: "Sadie Hawkins"
[ 27] [ 28]
2015–2020
Henry Danger Time Jerker
Recurring role, 4 episodes
2020–2021
Danger Force Recurring role, 2 episodes
Voice acting
Awards and nominations
References
^ a b Menaldi, Veronica (2011-04-10). "Joey Richter" . The Michigan Daily Archived from the original on 2023-11-01. Retrieved 2023-10-31 . ^ Godwin, Rebecca (2015-10-14). "My day at rehearsal with StarKids" . The Michigan Daily Archived from the original on 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2023-10-31 . ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Musbach, Julie (2017-04-20). "New Play by YouTubers Tin Can Brothers THE SOLVE IT SQUAD RETURNS Coming This Summer" . BroadwayWorld.com Archived from the original on 2023-11-09. Retrieved 2023-10-31 . ^ Radulovic, Petrana (17 August 2018). "Where the stars of Harry Potter's fan-generated golden age are today" . Polygon Archived from the original on 2024-01-20. Retrieved 2023-10-31 . ^ "The El Portal Theatre l Nerdy Prudes Must Die" . elportaltheatre.com . Retrieved 2024-05-25 .^ McKee, Jenn (November 5, 2011). "StarKid thrills loyal fans at the Michigan Theater" . AnnArbor.com Archived from the original on 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2023-10-31 . ^ Hetrick, Adam (2012-05-09). "Team StarKid's Apocalyptour, With Select Performances by Darren Criss, Launches May 9 in Chicago" . Playbill . Retrieved 2024-05-25 . ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe (October 12, 2020). "WAYWARD GUIDE FOR THE UNTRAINED EYE Starring Darren Criss, Sean Astin and More Premieres Tomorrow" . BroadwayWorld.com Archived from the original on 2023-11-05. Retrieved 2023-10-31 . ^ a b Rampell, Ed (2016-03-18). " . People's World . Archived from the original on 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2023-10-31 . ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe. "WAYWARD GUIDE FOR THE UNTRAINED EYE Starring Darren Criss, Sean Astin and More Premieres Tomorrow" . BroadwayWorld.com . Retrieved 2024-05-25 . ^ a b Walsh, Stephanie (February 26, 2013). "Joey Richter Reprising Guest Role On Jessie This Week!" . PopWrapped . Retrieved 2024-01-20 . ^ 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" . Broadway.com Archived from the original on 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2023-10-31 . ^ a b Terrace, Vincent (2021-05-12). Television Movies of the 21st Century ISBN 978-1-4766-4372-4 Archived from the original on 2024-01-20. Retrieved 2023-12-02 . ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe (October 5, 2023). "Carrie Hope Fletcher to Join Darren Criss as Special Guest at London Palladium Concert" . BroadwayWorld.com . Archived from the original on 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2023-10-31 . ^ a b Joey Richter [@jonyricker] (20 July 2020). "🚨Life Update/Upgrade Alert🚨Wanted 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!! 💍👩❤️👨" . Retrieved 27 February 2024 – via Instagram . ^ a b Lauren Lopez [@slowpez8] (28 August 2023). "🚨WEDDING PHOTO DUMP PART 1 OF ???🚨" . Retrieved 27 February 2024 – via Instagram . ^ Rao, Abhirami (23 May 2019). "A decade on... AVPM is still popular" . The Hindu ISSN 0971-751X . Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023 . ^ McKee, Jenn (9 October 2009). " . AnnArbor.com Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023 . ^ a b c Greene, Morgan (9 May 2016). "StarKid Productions will bring new musical to Stage 773 this summer" . Chicago Tribune Archived from the original on 5 November 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023 . ^ "Team StarKid will offer premiere reading of third Harry Potter parody musical at LeakyCon in August" . AnnArbor.com Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023 .^ Peterson, Tyler (22 August 2013). "Photos: THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT, Now Playing at Stage 773 Through 9/8" . BroadwayWorld.com Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023 . ^ Peck, Erin Leigh (6 April 2015). "BWW JR: The Trail to Oregon!" . BroadwayWorld.com Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023 . ^ Metz, Nina (13 July 2016). " . Chicago Tribune Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023 . ^ Cristi, A. A. (28 March 2018). "Tickets Now On Sale for SOLVE IT SQUAD Off-Broadway" . BroadwayWorld.com Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023 . ^ Brethauer-Hamling, Taylor (10 April 2020). "WATCH: Pixel Playhouse Presents: Social Distancing the Musical Featuring Starkid's Joey Richter and Performer Chris Villain!" . BroadwayWorld.com Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023 . ^ "VHS Christmas Carols 2023 — StarKid Productions" . StarKid Productions . Retrieved 28 February 2024 .^ Votta, Rae (2013-01-25). " . Billboard Archived from the original on 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2023-10-31 . ^ Votta, Rae (2013-02-05). " . Billboard Archived from the original on 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2023-10-31 . ^ Getzler, Wendy Goldman (February 14, 2013). "Liam Neeson to voice Triggerfish Animation's new film" . Kidscreen . Archived from the original on 2021-12-25. Retrieved 2023-10-31 . ^ Fisher, Natalie (August 7, 2015). "Celebrity voices you might have missed in 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' and 'Legend of Korra' : Hypable" . Hypable . Archived from the original on 2024-01-20. Retrieved 2023-10-31 . ^ Conley, Kelly (2020-05-29). "GKIDS Bringing 'Ride Your Wave' and 'Weathering with You' to Digital and DVD" . Rotoscopers . Archived from the original on 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2023-10-31 . ^ Mateo, Alex (2023-10-30). "Ride Your Wave Anime Film's English Dub Clip Streamed" . Anime News Network . Archived from the original on 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2023-10-31 . ^ "Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards" . BroadwayWorld.com Archived from the original on 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2023-10-31 .
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