Rick Sordelet
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List (May 17, 2026)
THE LION KING Broadway and Touring 'Ed' Will Swap Productions (May 11, 2026)
THE LOVED ONES to Have NYC Premiere At Irish Rep With Maryann Plunkett, Donna Lynne Champlin and More (Apr 30, 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. .
Photos
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Rick Sordelet, Titus Andronicus
Rick Sordelet, Ulster American
winner
Rick Sordelet, Pirates! The Penzance Musical
Rick SordeletTroilus and Cressida
Rick SordeletSucker Punch
winner
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 Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026
Disney’s The Lion King has announced that Robb Sapp and Sam Linda, who play the role of Ed on Broadway and tour, respectively, will switch productions. Learn more here!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
Irish Repertory Theatre announced casting for the NYC premiere of THE LOVED ONES by Erica Murray, starring Donna Lynne Champlin and Tony Award winner Maryann Plunkett, directed by Nicola Murphy Dubey.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026
Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 24, 2026
Luna Stage is now presenting the outstanding World Premiere of '& Sons,' smartly written by Jack Angelo Cummings and superbly directed by Matt Monaco.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
Paper Mill Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and the creative team for West Side Story, the final production of Paper Mill’s 2025-2026 season, including Noah Henry, Sarah-Anne Martinez making their Paper Mill debuts.
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 8, 2026
The extraordinary musical, 1776 is now being performed at Paper Mill Playhouse through Saturday, May 2.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2026
Red Bull Theater is extended its run of Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus, now playing at The Pershing Square Signature Center’s Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre. The limited Off-Broadway engagement is extending through Sunday May 3.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2026
First look photos have been released for THE LOST BOYS, now in previews on Broadway at The Palace Theatre. The musical, directed by Michael Arden, is based on the Warner Bros. film. Opening night is set for April 26.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026
Red Bull Theater has released production photos of TITUS ANDRONICUS starring Patrick Page. The production is now in previews Off-Broadway. The show will run through April at the Pershing Square Signature Center.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026
The general rush and digital lottery policies have been announced for the new musical THE LOST BOYS which begins Broadway performances this Friday, March 27, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026
American Theater Group (ATG) will honor its outgoing co-founder and Producing Artistic Director James Vagias at its bi-annual Gala Benefit on Sunday, April 26th, at the Union Arts Center in Union, NJ.
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026
What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026
Rehearsals are underway for 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical next up in Paper Mill Playhouse’s 2025-2026 season. Learn more and check out the photos below!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2026
Rehearsals are underway for Broadway’s THE LOST BOYS, which begins preview performances Friday, March 27 at the Palace Theatre, with an official opening on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Check out the photos here!
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 3, 2026
American Theater Group (ATG) is topping off their 2025-2026 season with a superb main stage production of Lerner and Loewe’s musical theatre gem, My Fair Lady.
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 23, 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!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Outstanding Fight Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Titus Andronicus, Outstanding Fight Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Ulster American, 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. He also received the Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence at The Lortels.
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