Rick Sordelet
Interview: Jim Vagias of American Theater Group and MY FAIR LADY (Feb 24, 2026)
Will Blum, John Treacy Egan and More to Star in 1776 at Paper Mill Playhouse (Feb 23, 2026)
Video: Trailer for THE LOST BOYS on Broadway (Feb 23, 2026)
BIO
Rick Sordelet - Fight Director - Rick and his son and partner, Christian Kelly-Sordelet, created SORDELET INC, www.sordeletinc.com with 73 Broadway credits that include Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, and Wolf Hall. Also staged the fights for the opera Cyrano de Bergerac starring Placido Domingo at the Metropolitan Opera, The Royal Opera House, and the LaScala in Milan, Italy; and for over 65 productions on five continents including Ben Hur Live European Tour and sit down in Rome. Film: Ben is Back starring Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges, The Game Plan starring Dwayne Johnson; Dan in Real Life starring Steve Carell and Juliette Binoche; and Hamlet starring Campbell Scott. They served as the chief stunt coordinator for Guiding Light and staged the fights for First Jedi, a CD-ROM for George Lucas. Rick received the Lucille Lortel Award for Sustained Excellence in 2007. Rick teaches at Yale School of Drama, He is the Board President of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, and the author of the play Buried Treasure. Christian teaches at CUNY Harlem and HB Studio. They teach together at Esper Studios. They, with their partner, author David Blixt, also run an e-publishing company called Sordelet INK. www.sordeletink.com for the emerging author. .
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
winner
Rick Sordelet, Pirates! The Penzance Musical
Rick SordeletTroilus and Cressida
Rick SordeletSucker Punch
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Rick Sordelet
Videos
Video: BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL Extends At Bay Street Theater Through August 31
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-08-22 16:25:06
Video: First Look at SHIKI Theatre Company's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in Japan
by Joshua Wright - 2025-07-10 12:24:01
Video: How HAMLET's Sword Fight is Staged at Denver Center Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-28 14:05:04
Video: Ciara Renée Sings 'Real Woman' from GUN & POWDER at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-17 12:09:01
Video: Jeannette Bayardelle Performs 'Tallulah and Ole Betsy' From GUN & POWDER at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-17 07:00:04
Video: George Street Playhouse Artistic Director David Saint on THE CLUB
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-14 14:30:56
Video: Get A First Look At GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE'S THE CLUB
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-05 15:32:58
Video: Get a First Look at FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-12-19 17:42:34
Video: Get a First Look at THE REFUGE PLAYS at Roundabout Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-10-17 14:23:05
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Set Of Alliance Theatre's TRADING PLACES
by Alan Henry - 2022-05-20 13:43:29
Photo/Video: Get A First Look At The Broadway-Bound CAGNEY at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Alan Henry - 2019-09-19 16:54:57
VIDEO: On This Day, January 10- THE LITTLE MERMAID Takes Broadway Under the Sea
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-01-10 16:54:42
News
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 24, 2026
We had the opportunity to interview Jim Vagias about the show, his work at ATG and his plans for the future.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026
Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and the creative team for 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical next up in Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season.
by Team BWW - Feb 23, 2026
Get a first look at a new trailer for The Lost Boys on Broadway. The Lost Boys will begin preview performances Friday, March 27 at the Palace Theatre (160 W 47th Street) with an official opening on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026
The Lost Boys on Broadway has released all new key art, featuring photos of the cast, in stark 'day' and 'night' constrasting posters. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026
The Lion King has announced that longtime cast member Mduduzi Madela will assume the role of Simba beginning Tuesday, February 24. Learn more about him here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2026
Red Bull Theater has revealed the cast joining Patrick Page when he leads lead the cast in the title role of William Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus, directed by Jesse Berger.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026
Jim Vagias, Producing Artistic Director and Co-Founder of American Theater Group, has announced that he will be stepping down at the end of this season. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026
The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Zama Magudulela as Rafiki. Magudulela will begin performances on Tuesday, January 13 in Sacramento at the Safe Credit Union Performing Arts Center.
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025
The limited Off-Broadway engagement of Richard II starring Michael Urie has entered its final weeks of performances. Richard II will be recorded by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive of The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025
Red Bull Theater will extend its acclaimed production of RICHARD II for one final week, with performances now running through December 21 at the Astor Place Theatre.
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Arkansas Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by James Blinken - Dec 1, 2025
Bay Strect Theater's recent opening night of Fahrenheit 45/ lit up the stage with Ray Bradbury's iconic dystopian tale, reimagined in a vivid new production directed by Stephen Hamilton.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025
Broadway Grand Rapids and Disney Theatrical Group will place tickets on sale for THE LION KING’s return to DeVos Performance Hall beginning November 24 at noon.
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 13, 2025
The Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Michael Urie, recently opened. The engagement will continue through Sunday December 14th at the Astor Place Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet on opening night here!
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 13, 2025
Performances are now underway for the Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Michael Urie. Check out photos from opening night here!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025
Read reviews for the Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Tony Award nominee Michael Urie. The extended limited Off-Broadway engagement will now continue through Sunday December 14th at the Astor Place Theatre.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Outstanding Fight Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Pirates! The Penzance Musical, Outstanding Fight Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Troilus and Cressida, Outstanding Choreography, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Sucker Punch and Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence (The Lortels).
Rick Sordelet has won the Outstanding Fight Choreography award at the Drama Desk Awards for Pirates! The Penzance Musical and received the Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence from The Lortels.
Videos