Michael Riedel

Michael Riedel is a Broadway columnist for the New York Post. He is known for his sharp wit, his insider knowledge of the Broadway theater world, and his willingness to speak his mind.

Riedel began his career as a reporter for the New York Daily News. He moved to the New York Post in 1995, where he has been a fixture of the Broadway scene ever since.

Riedel's column is one of the most widely read and influential sources of Broadway news and gossip. He is known for his scoops, his in-depth reporting, and his fearless criticism of shows and stars alike.

He is also the author of the books Razzle Dazzle: The Battle for Broadway, which is a behind-the-scenes look at the Broadway theater industry, and Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway, a detailed take on a transformative decade on Broadway.

Riedel began his radio career as regular on the Imus in the Morning show in 2011. In 2017, WOR, New York’s oldest and highest-rated station, asked him to cohost its morning show with well-known sportscaster Len Berman. The Len Berman and Michael Riedel in the Morning show is the highest-rated morning radio program in the New York City area.