Shows · Ralph Riggs
Ralph Roland Riggs (February 12, 1885 – September 16, 1951) was an American actor, singer, dancer, and choreographer. He worked primarily on stage as a musical theatre actor, baritone in light opera, and dancer, but also occasionally appeared in straight plays. He also choreographed several Broadway productions. He appeared in several musical short films in the 1930s and at the very end of his career appeared on American television from 1949 to 1951. Riggs was the son of actress Rose Stillman, and began his career as a child performer in his mother's theatre troupe. He was a member of the Boston Ideal Opera Company in the summer of 1902 and 1903, and performed as a member of the Ed Andrews O…
On stage 19 productions, 36 years
| 1913 | All Aboard 44th Street Roof Theatre · Original · directed by Mark Swan | 108 perf. |
| 1915 | The Princess Pat Cort Theatre · Original · directed by Fred G. Latham | 158 perf. |
| 1919 | The Passing Show of 1919 Winter Garden Theatre · Original · directed by J. C. Huffman | 280 perf. |
| 1923 | Cinders Dresden Theatre · Original | 31 perf. |
| 1924 | The Grab Bag Globe Theatre · Original · directed by Julian Mitchell | 184 perf. |
| 1926 | Nic Nax of 1926 Cort Theatre · Original · directed by Jack Conners | 13 perf. |
| 1931 | Of Thee I Sing Music Box · Original · directed by George S. Kaufman | 441 perf. |
| 1933 | Let ‘Em Eat Cake Imperial Theatre · Original · directed by George S. Kaufman | 90 perf. |
| 1934 | The Farmer Takes a Wife 46th Street Theatre · Original | 104 perf. |
| 1935 | How Beautiful With Shoes Booth Theatre · Original | 8 perf. |
| 1935 | Parade Guild Theatre · Original · directed by Philip Loeb | 40 perf. |
| 1936 | The Show Is On Winter Garden · Original · directed by Vincente Minnelli, Edward Clark Lilley | 237 perf. |
| 1938 | How to Get Tough About It Martin Beck Theatre · Original | 23 perf. |
| 1939 | Yokel Boy Majestic Theatre · Original · directed by Gene Snyder | 208 perf. |
| 1940 | Louisiana Purchase Imperial Theatre · Original · directed by Edgar MacGregor | 444 perf. |
| 1943 | Oklahoma! St. James Theatre · Original · directed by Rouben Mamoulian | 2,212 perf. |
| 1949 | The Mikado Mark Hellinger Theatre · Revival | 8 perf. |
| 1949 | The Pirates Of Penzance Mark Hellinger Theatre · Revival | 8 perf. |
| 1949 | Trial by Jury & H.M.S. Pinafore Mark Hellinger Theatre · Revival | 8 perf. |
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Worked with more than once12 names
| Katherine Witchie | 6 productions |
| William Gaxton | 3 productions |
| Victor Moore | 3 productions |
| Robert Eckles | 3 productions |
| Ray Clarke | 3 productions |
| Morton Bowe | 3 productions |
| Kathleen Roche | 3 productions |
| Jean Handzlik | 3 productions |
| Florenz Ames | 3 productions |
| Elaine Malbin | 3 productions |
| Edward H. Robins | 3 productions |
| Earle Macveigh | 3 productions |
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In the literature4 passages
- Benson), Ralph Riggs (Chief Justice), Dudley Clements (Matthew Arnold Fulton), George E. Mack (Senator Robert E. Lyons), Edward H. Robins (Senator Carver Jones), Sam Mann (Louis Lippman), and Harold Moffet (Francis X. Gilhooley).The Complete Lyrics of Ira Gershwin - Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983
- also titled ““Nine Supreme Court Judges,” was introduced by Ralph Riggs (Chief Justice) and ensemble. “A Kiss for Cinderella,” also titled “‘Here’s a Kiss for Cinderella,” which had been published separately in December 1931, was introduced by William GaxtonThe Complete Lyrics of Ira Gershwin - Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983
- “The Union League”’ (lyrics first published in Ira Gershwin’s Lyrics on Several Occasions [1959]) was introduced by Ralph Riggs (President of the Union League Club) and ensemble. Alternate titles: “‘Cloistered from the Noisy City” and “Members of the Union League.” Much of this number was restored by Kay Swift.The Complete Lyrics of Ira Gershwin - Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983
- PLAY BALL! and NINE SUPREME BALL PLAYERS and NO BETTER WAY TO START A CASE and THE WHOLE TRUTH and UP AND AT ‘EM, ON TO VICTORY Introduced by Ralph Riggs (Chief Justice) and ensemble. The entire Baseball Scene was listed in the Boston tryout programs as ““No Better Way to Start a Case” and “Up andThe Complete Lyrics of Ira Gershwin - Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983
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