Michael Riedel is an American journalist and radio host and theater columnist for The New York Post.
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Best Known For:The television program Len Berman and Michael Riedel in the Morning
Breakthrough:Became the leading Broadway theater columnist for the New York Post, establishing an industry-defining media platform in 1998
10 Quick Facts About Michael Riedel
- Full Name: Michael Riedel
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Current Role: Radio host and theater columnist
- Current Employer: The New York Post
- Date of Birth: August 14, 1967
- Age: 59 years old
- Place of Birth: Geneseo, New York
- Beats: Entertainment and Lifestyle / Human Interest
- Notable Work: Theater Talk
Michael Riedel Age
Michael Riedel is about 59 years old as of 2026. Michael Riedel was born in 1967.
Education
He attended Columbia University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in History.
- Columbia University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: History
Career & Work
Michael Riedel's career includes writing and editorial roles with WOR 710 AM and The New York Post.
Organization: WOR 710 AM
Role: Morning Radio Co-Host
Period: 2017–Present
Details: New York City · Co-hosts the prominent morning drive talk program 'Len Berman and Michael Riedel in the Morning'.
Organization: The New York Post
Role: Theater Columnist
Period: 1998
Details: New York City · Writes the highly influential Broadway and theater industry gossip column.
Organization: PBS (WNET)
Role: Television Co-Host
Period: 1993–2017
Details: New York City · Co-hosted the long-running weekly television program 'Theater Talk'.
Rise to Fame
Michael Riedel rose to prominence for his role on the television show Theater Talk.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Theater Talk and Razzle Dazzle: The Battle for Broadway.
Television
- TV Show: Theater Talk (Co-host, 1993-2017) — Weekly PBS public television interview program focusing on Broadway theater
Books
- Book: Razzle Dazzle: The Battle for Broadway (Author, 2015) — A non-fiction book charting the modern history and commercial revitalization of Broadway
Personal Information
- Full Name: Michael Riedel
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 14, 1967
- Age: 59
- Birthday: August 14
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Geneseo, New York
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $59,000–$260,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $360,000–$5,143,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
