Rare Family Portraits and Stage Moments: the Visual Journey of Composer Jeff Richmond
By David Miller
Richmond’s evolution spans small-venue improv, network television dominance, and major Broadway productions. The timeline below illustrates the scale and breadth of his scoring projects over three decades:
| Period | Production / Organization | Primary Role | Key Recognition & Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993, 2000 | The Second City (Chicago) | Music Director & Pianist | Honed live comedic scoring; met writing partner Tina Fey |
| 2001, 2006 | Saturday Night Live (NBC) | Staff Composer & Arranger | Wrote parody cues, sketch backing tracks, commercial bumpers |
| 2006, 2013 | 30 Rock (NBC) | Composer, Producer, Occasional Director | 3 Primetime Emmy nominations; established modern comedic score conventions |
| 2015, 2020 | Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix) | Executive Producer & Series Composer | Created viral theme; Emmy nomination for Outstanding Music Composition |
| 2017, 2024 | Mean Girls (Broadway & 2024 Film) | Composer & Music Supervisor | Tony Award nomination for Best Original Score; global stage adaptations |
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