Darren Ritchie (actor)

Darren Ritchie (actor)

Darren Ritchie (born 1977) is an American actor and singer, originally from Florida.

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Career

He is perhaps best known for originating the role of Jonathan Harker in Frank Wildhorn's Broadway production of Dracula, the musical in 2004. He has also appeared in featured roles in the Broadway revivals of The Little Shop of Horrors, 2003, and Bells are Ringing, 2001, (as Blake Barton). He appeared in the world premiere of Wildhorn's Camille Claudel, at the Goodspeed Opera House, Norma Terris Theatre, in 2003, understudying the role of Paul Claudel.[1]

He appeared in the regional premiere of Ace at the Old Globe Theatre, San Diego, California, in January 2007.[2] He has also appeared in several films and television shows, most notably Stroller Wars.

In 2009, he originated the role of the White Knight/Jack in Wildhorn's Wonderland: Alice's New Musical Adventure for its Tampa, Florida world premiere production.[3] He reprised the role for the show's Broadway run in spring 2011.[4]

Personal life

He is engaged to actress Janet Dacal.[5] He proposed to her on May 15, 2011, during the curtain call of the final Broadway performance of Wonderland: "In the audience, there were tears of joy mixed with the sadness for the show closing."[6]

References

  1. ^ Jones, Kenneth."Wildhorn and Knighton's Camille Claudel, the Musical, Ends Sept. 7 at Goodspeed" September 7, 2003
  2. ^ Gans, Andrew and Hernandez, Ernio.New Musical Ace, With Michael Arden, Begins Old Globe Run Jan. 13" playbill.com, January 13, 2007
  3. ^ Jones, Kenneth."Boyd, Murphy and Wildhorn's Wonderland Musical Opens; Dacal, Mason, Llana Go Down Rabbit Hole" playbill.com, December 5, 2009
  4. ^ "IBDB page"
  5. ^ "Wonderland’s Janet Dacal on Making the Leap Through the Looking Glass to Leading Lady", broadway.com, April 11, 2011.
  6. ^ http://broadwayworld.com/article/A-Broadway-Love-Story-Darren-Ritchie-Proposes-to-Janet-Dacal-at-Final-WONDERLAND-Curtain-Call-20110515

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