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On this episode I talked with Elena about her when and how she decided to trade gymnastics for theatre, how her gymnastics past helped her with the audition for the World Premiere of Bring It On The Musical, getting to tour the country as part of the Mamma Mia ensemble, her Broadway debut, her reaction when she was told that she was going to play Sophie Sheridan in Mamma Mia on Broadway, her most memorable experiences from being part of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, getting to meet Carole King, her dream roles, and MUCH MORE!
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Elena Ricardo is an Actor, Singer, Dancer, currently working out of New York City. Being born to Broadway veterans, Elena resisted the business as she pursued her Olympic gold dreams as a competitive gymnast.
Retiring from the sport at the ripe old age of 15, Elena traded in her leotards and chalk for costumes and makeup. She left college to start her professional acting career in the world premiere of Bring it On: the Musical! and jumped from the Mamma Mia tour to Broadway.
After making her debut in the ensemble, Elena moved on to the role of Sophie Sheridan and had the honor of closing out the hit show’s 14 years on Broadway in 2015.
Elena has also starred as Betty (and occasionally Carole!) in the National Tour and Broadway productions of Beautiful – The Carole King Musical.
