Celebrity Bulletin , March 27 2026

Theatrical producer Riki Kane Larimer hails from the world of housewares, where her company Metrokane created the famous Rabbit wine opener and other successful household products. After selling Metrokane, she began a career in theater. Her first investment was the London West End production of Memphis which she co-produced, followed by co-producer roles for the Broadway musicals On the Town and Gigi.

She was lead producer of the musical Cagney Off Broadway at The Westside Theater which had a successful 15 -month run and will be presented at Bay Street Theater (summer 2026). Other Off-Broadway show producer credits include Cheek-to-Cheek at The York directed by Randy Skinner, Vanities directed by Will Pomerantz, Georgie, Tappin’ Thru Life, Bright Colors Bold Patterns, and Enter Laughing for The York Theatre.

Currently, Riki Kane Larimer presents Gotta Dance! -— the first dance production to capture the original choreography of classic musicals including West Side Story, Singin’ in the Rain, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, and others — all on one stage. Co-directed by Nikki Feirt Atkins (Founder and Producing Artistic Director, American Dance Machine) and four-time Tony Award-nominated director/choreographer Randy Skinner (42nd Street, Dames at Sea), performances began Friday, March 20 at Stage 42 (422 W. 42nd Street) with the official opening set for Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30 PM. 

Riki first produced Gotta Dance! at The York Theatre in December 2025. She serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors at The York Theatre Company in Manhattan and is a Trustee on the Board of Bay Street Theater in The Hamptons. In addition to her passion for theater, Riki is an avid tennis player, a devoted New York Yankee fan, an addicted Scrabble player, and longtime member of The Friars Club.