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| Richard Maltby Jr. | |
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| Name | Richard Maltby Jr. |
| Birth date | 1951 |
| Birth place | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Occupation | Theatre director, lyricist, writer |
| Years active | 1970s–present |
| Spouse | David Steigerwald |
Richard Maltby Jr. is an American theatre director, lyricist, and producer best known for his work on Broadway revues, cabaret, and musical theatre. He has collaborated with composers, writers, and performers across New York City theatre, regional theatres, and international productions. His career spans collaborations with leading figures in Broadway and contributions to award-winning revues and recordings.
Maltby was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in a family connected to the American theatre scene in the Midwestern United States. He attended schools in Chicago before studying at institutions that connected him with the New York City theatre community. Early influences included visits to productions at the Chicago Theatre, encounters with artists from the American Conservatory Theater, and exposure to works presented by producers associated with Broadway and regional venues such as the Goodman Theatre and the Steppenwolf Theatre Company.
Maltby's professional life began in the vibrant Off-Broadway scene, where he worked with producers and directors tied to institutions like the Lincoln Center, the Public Theater, and the Manhattan Theatre Club. He gained recognition as a lyricist through collaborations with composers active in Tin Pan Alley-influenced pop and contemporary musical theatre, contributing to recordings and studio projects alongside performers from the Great American Songbook tradition. As a director and conceiver of revues, he partnered with production teams affiliated with the Roundabout Theatre Company, the Shubert Organization, and commercial producers on Broadway transfers. His directing credits extend to regional companies including the American Conservatory Theater, the Long Wharf Theatre, and the Pasadena Playhouse, as well as international engagements in London's West End and touring productions tied to promoters with links to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and European houses.
Maltby has also served as an arranger and collaborator in the cabaret circuit, working with artists who have appeared at venues like Carnegie Hall, 54 Below, and the Café Carlyle. His career intersects with recording industry figures connected to labels that produce Broadway cast albums and compilation albums celebrating lyricists and composers from institutions such as the Library of Congress National Recording Registry.
Maltby's notable projects include conceiving and directing cabaret-style revues and musical revues that have appeared on Broadway and in cabaret rooms. He created and directed productions that drew on songs by composers associated with the Great American Songbook, linking him professionally to interpreters who recorded for labels like Columbia Records and RCA Victor. His revues have been mounted at venues affiliated with the Roundabout Theatre Company and presented by producers connected to the Shubert Organization and commercial Broadway houses. He has collaborated with performers whose careers are associated with institutions such as the American Theatre Wing and award bodies including the Tony Award and the Laurence Olivier Award circuits. Productions he worked on toured to regional theaters and festivals like the Spoleto Festival USA and had engagements at international stages in London and major North American cultural centers including Chicago and Los Angeles.
Over his career, Maltby has been recognized by major theatre awards and institutions. He has been linked to productions nominated for Tony Award recognition and honors bestowed by organizations such as the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle. His work in cabaret and revue has been acknowledged by critics connected to publications based in New York City and by presenters at venues like Carnegie Hall. Institutional recognition has also come from arts organizations involved with the preservation of American musical theatre, and from societies that celebrate lyricists and composers connected to the Great American Songbook tradition.
Maltby resides in New York City and has been partnered with individuals active in the theatre community. His personal associations include friendships and collaborations with performers, directors, and producers working across Broadway, cabaret, and regional theatre. He has participated in events and benefits organized by arts organizations such as the American Theatre Wing and has contributed to mentorship and support of emerging artists connected to institutions like the Juilliard School and the New York University Tisch School of the Arts.
Category:American theatre directors Category:American lyricists Category:People from Chicago