Michael Riedel Podcast, Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Partner, Salary, and Net Worth

Michael Riedel Bio | Wiki

Michael Riedel is a popular American theatre critic, broadcaster, and columnist. As of now, Michael works as the co-host of a morning talk show alongside Len Berman at radio station 710 WOR in New York since 2018. Before, Michael served as the New York Post for a period of 20 years as its theater columnist.

Michael Riedel Age

Michael was born on December 24, 1966, in Geneseo, New York, in the United States. He is 55 years old. Michael celebrates his birthday on December 24, every year.

Michael Riedel Height

He is a man of above-average stature. Michael stands at a height of  5 ft 9 in (Approx 1.75 m)

Michael Riedel Family

He was born and brought up in Geneseo, New York to his caring and loving parents. Michael’s father served as the athletic director for SUNY Geneseo while his mom worked as a grade-school librarian. Most importantly, Michael has been described as a “smart, sarcastic kid” who came to the Young Republicans at 12 and initially planned to become a lawyer and politician.

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Michael Riedel Partner

At the moment Michael is single as has been for a couple of years now. From the time his four-year relationship ended in 1996 when his then-partner moved to Los Angeles.

Michael Riedel Education

He originally attended enrolled at Johns Hopkins Campus but later transferred following a year to Columbia University. During his time at Columbia, Michael acted in plays and usually appeared on a radio show devoted to musical theater. Following his sophomore year, Michael served as an intern for Liz McCann while Liz was producing the Broadway production of Les liaisons dangereuses. He graduated in 1989, earning a BA in History.

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Following graduating from Columbia, Michael worked as Managing Editor of the now-defunct TheaterWeek magazine, which Michael attempted to make more literary by hiring highly respected theater figures including critic Eric Bentley to write articles. Michael stayed friends with Bentley until the latter’s death in 2020.

He became employed as a gossip columnist for The Daily News in 1993 and subsequently launched his now-famous column covering the latest news and speculation about the Broadway theater scene. Michael moved his column in 1998,to the New York Post, where he remains today. The NY Post announced in September 2015 that it was cutting the column from two columns a week to one. Michael said of the change: “I’m happy about the changes. It’s all part of a redesign of the features pages. If there’s any ‘breaking news,’ I’ll get it on the website and in the paper the next day.” His Wednesday column was reinstated in the paper in 2016 following advertisers complained of its absence.

Michael Riedel Podcast

Michael works as the co-host of a morning talk show alongside Len Berman at radio station 710 WOR in New York since 2018. Before, Michael served as the New York Post for a period of 20 years as its theater columnist.

Michael Riedel Books

His book Razzle Dazzle: The Battle for Broadway won the 2015 Marfield Prize due to its arts writing and is widely considered to be the successor to The Season, William Goldman’s classic 1967 book on Broadway. Michael’s second book, Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway, was published on November 10, 2020, by Avid Reader Press, a division of Simon & Schuster.

Michael Riedel Salary

He earns a satisfying amount from his work as the co-host of a morning talk show alongside Len Berman at radio station 710 WOR in New York since 2018. Michael’s average salary is $ 76,129 per year.

Michael Riedel Net Worth

Michael gets his wealth from his work as the co-host of a morning talk show alongside Len Berman at radio station 710 WOR in New York since 2018. Therefore, Michael has accumulated a decent fortune over the years he has worked. Michael’s estimated net worth is $731,141.

How Old Is Michael Riedel

Michael is a 55-year-old who was born on December 24, 1966, in Geneseo, New York, in the United States.

Who Is Michael Riedel

Michael works as the co-host of a morning talk show alongside Len Berman at radio station 710 WOR in New York since 2018. Before, Michael served as the New York Post for a period of 20 years as its theater columnist.