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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. .

Rick Sordelet Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[Off-Broadway, 2012]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[East Haddam, CT (Regional), 2006]
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[Los Angeles, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 1989]
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Rick Sordelet Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Fight Choreography

Rick SordeletTroilus and Cressida

Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Choreography, Resident Production

Rick SordeletSucker Punch


winner
The Lortels - 2007 - Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence

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Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off on GUN & POWDER at Paper Mill Playhouse


What did critics think about Paper Mill Playhouse's production of the new musical Gun & Powder, with book and lyrics by Angelica Chéri and music by Ross Baum?

Review: GUN & POWDER at Paper Mill Playhouse-An Exciting, Elaborate New Musical


Paper Mill Playhouse is presenting the exciting and elaborate new musical, 'Gun & Powder.'

Video: Ciara Renée Sings 'Real Woman' from GUN & POWDER at Paper Mill Playhouse


Watch Ciara Renée sing 'Real Woman' from Paper Mill Playhouse's new musical Gun & Powder, with book and lyrics by Angelica Chéri and music by Ross Baum in this all-new video.

Video: Jeannette Bayardelle Performs 'Tallulah and Ole Betsy' From GUN & POWDER at Paper Mill Playhouse


An all new video clip has been released featuring Jeannette Bayardelle performing the song 'Tallulah and Old Betsy' from Guy & Powder at the Paper Mill Playhouse. Check out the video here!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of GUN & POWDER at Paper Mill Playhouse


Check out photos from opening night of Gun & Powder at Paper Mill Playhouse. Learn more about the Show and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: First Look at GUN & POWDER at Paper Mill Playhouse


Get a first look at Paper Mill Playhouse's new musical Gun & Powder, with book and lyrics by Angelica Chéri and music by Ross Baum in this all-new video.

Photos: First Look at GUN & POWDER at Paper Mill Playhouse


Paper Mill Playhouse has released all new production photos for the new musical Gun & Powder, with book and lyrics by Angelica Chéri and music by Ross Baum.

PETER PAN Comes to Miami in May


The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America will continue the 2023-2024 Broadway in Miami series with the South Florida premiere of PETER PAN or a limited engagement from May 7-12, 2024.

PETER PAN is Now Playing at Broadway In Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre


The Tony Award-winning Broadway Classic, PETER PAN has taken flight at Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Paper Mill Playhouse's GUN & POWDER Meets the Press


See photos of Paper Mill Playhouse's Gun and Powder meeting the press!

Video: George Street Playhouse Artistic Director David Saint on THE CLUB


Watch as George Street Playhouse Artistic Director David Saint talks about directing the upcoming production of The Club.

Video: Get A First Look At GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE'S THE CLUB


Everyone wants to belong to the club, but what will it cost you? Get a first look at The Club's world premiere at the George Street Playhouse! 

THE CLUB at George Street Playhouse Will Be Available to Stream


George Street Playhouse  and The League of Live Stream Theater have announced that The Club, written by Chris Bohjalian (The Flight Attendant, The Lioness) and directed by David Saint, will be available for streaming.

Review: THE CLUB at GSP-A Perceptive, Entertaining Play About Class and Race


'The Club,' a world premiere play, is currently being performed at George Street Playhouse (GSP) located at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC). 

Full Cast and Creative Team Revealed For GUN & POWDER at Paper Mill Playhouse


Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the full cast and creative team for the new musical Gun & Powder. Learn more about the team here!

Cast Set for THE CLUB by Chris Bohjalian at George Street Playhouse


George Street Playhouse has revealed the complete cast of The Club, a new play written by Chris Bohjalian and directed by Artistic Director David Saint. Learn more about the production!

Photos/Video: First Look At The New PETER PAN National Tour!


See first look photos and video of the new national tour of the Tony Award-winning Broadway classic, PETER PAN!

Video: Get a First Look at FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Paper Mill Playhouse


Get a first look at footage of Fiddler on the Roof at Paper Mill Playhouse!

Photos: Inside Opening Night of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Paper Mill Playhouse


See photos from opening night of Fiddler on the Roof at Paper Mill Playhouse.e

Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Paper Mill Playhouse-See this Excellent Musical Theatre Gem


An exceptional production of Fiddler on the Roof is being performed at Paper Mill Playhouse through January 7, 2024.

Rick Sordelet FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Rick Sordelet been nominated for?

Rick Sordelet has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Fight Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Troilus and Cressida," Outstanding Choreography, Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Sucker Punch," and the Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence at The Lortels.

What awards has Rick Sordelet won?

Rick Sordelet has won the Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence at The Lortel Awards.

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