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BIO

Broadway: Mamma Mia! National tour: Mamma Mia! Regional: Spring Awakening (Wendla), Next to Normal (Natalie), Bring It On: The Musical. Thanks to Eric and the MM creatives for their continuous faith in me, my lovely ladies at DBA, Craig Carnelia, MCS, wonderful friends and the best family ever. Mom, Dad, Hallie: you taught me everything I know. Psalm 28:7. Elenaricardo.com

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Marlena (Understudy) [Replacement]

[US Tour]
First National Tour, 2015
Ensemble [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Ensemble [Replacement]

[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 2002
Ensemble [Replacement]

Lisa (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Ensemble [Replacement]

Sophie Sheridan [Replacement]


News


Terrence Mann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway

Tony nominee Terrence Mann will star as Wolfsheim in the Broadway musical The Great Gatsby beginning next month. Mann joins the company as the musical kicks off The Great Gatsby Centennial Celebration.
Jeremy Jordan Will Play Final Performance in THE GREAT GATSBY

Jeremy Jordan will play his final performance as Jay Gatsby in the new Broadway musical The Great Gatsby, on Sunday, January 19, 2025. The musical is now playing at The Broadway Theatre, with a new block of tickets on sale through September 7, 2025.
Astrology-Inspired Musical SIGNS OF LIFE to Have Developmental Reading

Astro Lab Productions will present a new musical, SIGNS OF LIFE, with book, music, and lyrics by Christopher DeLair, directed by James A. Rocco. Signs Of Life explores a young man's magical return to his chaotic childhood on Long Island. Learn more about the new musical.
Heidi Blickenstaff, GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY And More Honored At 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards

Discover the winners of the 41st Annual Elliot Norton Awards, celebrating excellence in the Boston theater scene. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld's latest news.
Photos: First Look At The Off Broadway Premiere of THE PERFECT GAME: A SLAM DUNK NEW MUSICAL At Theater Row

THE PERFECT GAME: A SLAM DUNK NEW MUSICAL is making its Off-Broadway Premiere for a limited engagement at Theater Row, now through January 27, 2024. See photos from the production. 
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of THE PERFECT GAME: A SLAM DUNK NEW MUSICAL At Theatre Row

THE PERFECT GAME: A SLAM DUNK NEW MUSICAL is making its Off-Broadway Premiere this January for a limited engagement through January 27, 2024. See photos of the production.
THE PERFECT GAME: A SLAM DUNK NEW MUSICAL to Open Off-Broadway at Theatre Row

THE PERFECT GAME: A SLAM DUNK NEW MUSICAL will make its Off-Broadway Premiere this January for a limited engagement this month.
Review: North Carolina Theatre's BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of Carole King when she was starting out as a teenage songwriter at 1650 Broadway in the 1960s. Back then, she was writing songs in collaboration with her husband at the time, Gerry Goffin, for so many different musical acts such as Bobby Vee, The Drifters, The Shirelles, Little Eva, The Chiffons, The Beatles, and The Monkees. That was all before she went on to become one of the most successful singer-songwriters in music history.
Kate Baldwin, Allison Blackwell & More to Perform at Kaufman Music Center's Broadway Close Up Series

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience with the Fall 2023 Broadway Close Up series. From a high-energy exploration of jukebox musicals to a celebration of Hal Prince's remarkable career and an inside look at Broadway's influential writers, this series offers an unforgettable journey into the world of musical theater.
The North Carolina Theatre Announces Cast of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

NCT announces cast for BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical in Raleigh, NC. Broadway's Elena Ricardo stars as Carole King. Tickets available at nctheatre.com.
Marvin Hamlisch & Rupert Holmes' THE NUTTY PROFESSOR Musical to Get Cast Album

The musical was composed by the late Marvin Hamlisch (A Chorus Line) with lyrics by Rupert Holmes (The Mystery of Edwin Drood). It is based on the iconic 1963 film by the late Jerry Lewis. This album signifies the last musical written by Hamlisch before his untimely passing.
Review: BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL is exhilarating at North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly, MA

What did our critic think of BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly, MA?
Photos: First Look At BEAUTIFUL " THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL At North Shore Music Theatre

See photos of BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL playing at North Shore Music Theatre through June 18, 2023.
Elena Ricardo Will Lead BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at North Shore Music Theatre

Audiences can prepare for “some kind of wonderful” when Bill Hanney’s award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) opens its 68th Anniversary Season with the Tony® & Grammy Award®-winning Broadway hit BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical, about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, playing from Tuesday, June 6 thru Sunday, June 18, 2023.
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Comes to Casa Mañana in March

 Casa Mañana presents Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, sponsored by Frank Kent Cadillac. This is among the first regional productions of Beautiful after an acclaimed six-year run on Broadway and subsequent national tour. The show runs March 4–12 and tickets are on sale now. 
THE PRETTY PANTS BANDIT Teaser Concert Announced At Ripley Grier Studios This Month

CHASE PEACOCK & JESSICA DE MARIA present a 30 minute teaser concert of their original musical, THE PRETTY PANTS BANDIT, Thursday November 17th, 2pm at Ripley Grier Studios (520 8th Avenue, Studio 17 T).
VIDEO: Terre Blair Hamlisch Joins Cast Of THE NUTTY PROFESSOR To Honor Marvin Hamlisch

Terre Blair Hamlisch joined the cast of The Nutty Professor on stage Saturday, August 6 at Ogunquit Playhouse to pay tribute to her late husband, Marvin Hamlisch, on the 10th anniversary of his passing. The Nutty Professor was the last stage musical that Marvin Hamlisch completed before the composer died.
Video: Get a First Look at Dan DeLuca, Elena Ricardo & More in THE NUTTY PROFESSOR at Ogunquit Playhouse

The Nutty Professor is running through Saturday, August 6 at Ogunquit Playhouse. The musical adaptation of the beloved 1963 Jerry Lewis film comedy features the final score from Pulitzer Prize, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner Marvin Hamlisch. Get a first look at footage from the production here!
Review: THE NUTTY PROFESSOR at Ogunquit Playhouse

The Nutty Professor at the Ogunquit Playhouse is a newly retooled world premiere musical based on the 1963 Jerry Lewis film of the same title. A comic flick favorite, The Nutty Professor is a story of a Jekyll and Hyde transformation that takes place for a mild mannered and befuddled college professor.
Photos: First Look at Dan DeLuca, Elena Ricardo, and More in THE NUTTY PROFESSOR at the Ogunquit Playhouse

Production photos are now available for The Nutty Professor running through Saturday, August 6 at Ogunquit Playhouse, the jewel of the Maine Southern Seacoast. The musical adaptation of the beloved 1963 Jerry Lewis film comedy features the final score from Pulitzer Prize, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner Marvin Hamlisch.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Elena Ricardo been in?

Elena Ricardo has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Elena Ricardo been in?

Elena Ricardo has not appeared in the West End.

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