Richard J. Hinds, a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy, is a NYC/London based Director and Choreographer. He served as thee Associate on the Broadway productions of Company, Come From Away, Disney's Newsies, Jekyll and Hyde, Il Divo: A Musical Affair as well as the West End production of Elf  and the National Theatre’s productions of Here Lies Love. He also worked on the National/UK Tours of 9 to 5 and Disney’s High School Musical.

Richard's directing and choreography credits include Guys and Dolls, How to Succeed…, Fame, Evita, Mamma Mia!, Saturday Night Fever, Little Shop of Horrors, Cabaret, Chicago, Hairspray, Joseph… Dreamcoat, The Sound of Music, All Shook Up, Catch Me If You Can, Buddy, Newsies!, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, The Fantasticks, Forever Plaid, Escape to Margaritaville and Pump Boys and Dinettes. 

Richard’s television credits include Encore! (Disney+), Bring It!, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Macy’s Commercial, America's Got Talent, Good Afternoon America (featuring Liza Minnelli), and The Bethenny Show (featuring Coco Austin).

Richard has directed and choreographed shows and events for Azamara Cruises, Sephora, Samsung, Hershey Park, Oath, 54 Below as well as numerous events for BC/EFA (Red Bucket Follies, Broadway Bares, Easter Bonnet).