Richie was a member of the rock band "Darling" in 2004 along with Josie Maran and Soleil and Sofia Alberti.A year later, she made her musical debut on The View playing the piano.Although widely speculated that Richie is working on an album, she told People that it's not true; however, she said "I do eventually [want to record an album], but right now I have a lot on my plate".In 2004, she auditioned for the part of Maureen in the popular Broadway hit, Rent, but did not get the part. In 2008, she was offered the lead role in the hit musical Chicago as Roxie Hart.
