Richie debuted on Broadway in the ensemble of the original cast of Dreamgirls, after having toured with the International/National companies of A Chorus Line. He was also seen Off-Broadway in Pacific Overtures and The Coronation of Poppea. Richie then starred in the PBS Special "The Constitution" and co-starred in the now cult-classic film Rappin. As an author of twenty books on diverse issues ranging from racism/prejudice to religion/pop culture, Richie has won two journalism awards. The Art of Life marks his first play. He is currently writing the book and music/lyrics to his first musical, Carly.