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Joey Richter

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Joey Richter
Richter in 2012
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
Spouse
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(m. 2023)​
Websitehttps://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

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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

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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,[3] and their 2020 webseries Wayward Guide for the Untrained Eye.[10]

Richter appeared in Disney Channel's Jessie as recurring character Officer Petey.[3][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

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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.[15][16] Fellow StarKid members Darren Criss and Dylan Saunders performed at the wedding, with Nick Lang, Joseph Walker and Julia Albain giving speeches.[16]

Acting roles

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Theatre

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Year Title Role Venue Notes Ref.
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

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2015 Genie in a Bikini Matt TV movie [3][13]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
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

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Year Show / Film Role Episode Ref
2013 Khumba Themba [3][29]
2014 The Legend of Korra Hong Li Season 3, Episode 8 “The Terror Within” [3][30]
2020 Ride Your Wave Minato [31][32]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Show Role Result Ref
2019 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards Featured Actor in a Musical – Local The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals Ted, et al. Nominated [33]

References

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  1. ^ a b Menaldi, Veronica (2011-04-10). "Joey Richter". The Michigan Daily. Archived from the original on 2023-11-01. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "The El Portal Theatre l Nerdy Prudes Must Die". elportaltheatre.com. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ a b Rampell, Ed (2016-03-18). ""Spies Are Forever": When genres collide". People's World. Archived from the original on 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  10. ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe. "WAYWARD GUIDE FOR THE UNTRAINED EYE Starring Darren Criss, Sean Astin and More Premieres Tomorrow". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  11. ^ a b Walsh, Stephanie (February 26, 2013). "Joey Richter Reprising Guest Role On Jessie This Week!". PopWrapped. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ a b Terrace, Vincent (2021-05-12). Television Movies of the 21st Century. McFarland. p. 124. ISBN 978-1-4766-4372-4. Archived from the original on 2024-01-20. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ a b Lauren Lopez [@slowpez8] (28 August 2023). "🚨WEDDING PHOTO DUMP PART 1 OF ???🚨". Retrieved 27 February 2024 – via Instagram.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ McKee, Jenn (9 October 2009). ""Tartuffe" at U-M proves hard to resist". AnnArbor.com. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  19. ^ 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.
  20. ^ "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.
  21. ^ 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.
  22. ^ 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.
  23. ^ Metz, Nina (13 July 2016). "'Firebringer' is zany prehistoric fun in search of a story". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  24. ^ 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.
  25. ^ 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.
  26. ^ "VHS Christmas Carols 2023 — StarKid Productions". StarKid Productions. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  27. ^ Votta, Rae (2013-01-25). "'Glee' Recap: Baby It's Back… and Awkward". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  28. ^ Votta, Rae (2013-02-05). "'Glee' Q&A: Meet Oliver Kieran-Jones, Kurt's New Man in NYC". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  29. ^ 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.
  30. ^ 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.
  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.
  32. ^ 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.
  33. ^ "Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards". BroadwayWorld.com. December 23, 2019. Archived from the original on 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
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