Going from baseball pitcher to Broadway player may not seem like the most obvious career path, but that’s exactly how Florida-bred Darren Ritchie began his journey to the Great White Way. A veteran of Rialto shows ranging from Les Miserables to Thoroughly Modern Millie, the former athlete is currently melting hearts (and channeling boy bands) and as the White Knight in Frank Wildhorn’s Wonderland, a reimagining of the classic Alice in Wonderland tale. Broadway.com chatted with Ritchie about making the transition from stage standby to romantic lead and schooling pal Sean Hayes in musical theater.
What do you love about Wonderland?
I get to sing rock in a Les Miz kind of style and do all kinds of cool Frank Wildhorn modulations. We just have fun, and I think it’s a really great experience for the whole family. We’re not afraid to be a family show.
You’ve been away from the New York stage for a while. What gives?
When Frank called me about Wonderland, I had moved to L.A. because I was tired of being a standby. I did Thoroughly Modern Millie as a standby for both Gavin Creel and Marc Kudisch ...
Saturday, April 16, 2011
What?s Up, Darren Ritchie? Wonderland?s White Knight Talks Wearing Tights and the Wonders of Wildhorn
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