Richard J. Hinds, a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy, is a NYC/London based Director and Choreographer. He worked on the Broadway productions of Company (Associate Choreographer), Come From Away (Associate Choreographer), Disney's Newsies (Associate Director), Jekyll and Hyde (Associate Director/Choreographer), Il Divo: A Musical Affair (Assistant Director) as well as the West End production of Elf (Associate Choreographer). He served as the Associate Director/Choreographer for the Public Theatre and London’s National Theatre’s productions of Here Lies Love.

Richard's directing and choreography credits include 5 Star Theatricals, The REV Theatre Co., Pittsburgh CLO, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Seattle Repertory Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, The Old Globe, Deaf West, Paper Mill Playhouse, Ogunquit Playhouse, Gateway Playhouse, Flat Rock Playhouse, Capital Repertory Theatre and the New Theatre.

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 for Norwegian Cruise Line, Azamara Cruises, Hershey Park, Oath, 54 Below as well as numerous event for BC/EFA (Red Bucket Follies, Broadway Bares, Easter Bonnet).

Richard’s Associate credits include Up Here (La Jolla Playhouse), 9 to 5 (National/International Tours), Disney's High School Musical (National/International Tours), A Christmas Story: The Musical (Kansas City Repertory Theatre/5th Ave Theatre), The Last Goodbye, The First Wives Club (The Old Globe), Pippin (CTG and Deaf West), A Wonderful Life (Paper Mill Playhouse), Broadway Under The Stars (NYC & Company), Frankenstein (37 ARTS, Off-Broadway), Drama Desk Awards (Hammerstein Ballroom) and Samsung Unpacked (Radio City Music Hall).