A Tale as Old As Time
September 2023
Ryan Blagg is so excited to announce that in September of 2023, he will have the opportunity to “reprise” the role of ‘Lefou’ in one of the most magical stage musicals of all time. He will be joining an incredible talented cast in CFCArts’s Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: In Concert.
Performances run September 7th and 8th (with a possible 9th performance.
MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS!!!
April-May 2023
Please make way for the ducklings! Ryan is thrilled announce that he will be making his debut at the Orlando Repertory Theatre in their last show of their 2022-2023 season, “Make Way For Ducklings: The Musical” He will be joining the cast as “The Michaels”. Curious to know what that role entails? You’ll have to come visit us at the Rep! The production runs April 11th-May 14th. Click the link below for tickets and more information!
Welcome to the Freak Show!
May 2023
Ryan is very excited to be performing in his first ever Fringe show at the Orlando Fringe Festival 2023! He will be performing the role of “Jack” in a brand new burlesque opera production called, “Freak Show - A Burlesque Opera”. Getting to use some classical technique vocally will be a nice change of pace for Ryan! Dates and Information will be coming soon!
Graduate of W.A.D.A.
2022
Ryan is over the moon about this next project. He is excited to announce that he will be joining “W.A.D.A. (The Wizarding Academy of Dramatic Arts” troupe in Diagon Alley of Universal Orlando Resort to tell some tales from the iconic Wizarding World of Harry Potter universe. Combining the use of storytelling, puppetry, comedic and dramatic elements, this trope tells some of the greatest stories ever told in the Wizarding World by a man that goes by Beedle the Bard!
“His heart grew THREE sizes that day!”
Holidays 2022
Ryan is so excited to be rejoining his Grinchmas family for a 3rd year! This time, he gets to meet a new pal down in Whoville. One who likes to play some instruments and make music!
IT’S ALIVE!!!
Halloween 2022
Ryan is so ready to have the best and most ‘electrifyingly’ good time as he joins the cast of “The Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein” as the iconic role, Igor. This has been such a bucket list and dream role and he is so excited to have the opportunity to play this role. And he is making his return to the Athens Theatre in Deland, FL. The production runs September 23rd-October 16th and you can find more information and ticket info by clicking the link below!
SQUAWK! It’s a dinglehopper!
August 2022
Looks like Ryan’s going to be trying to dive under the sea but getting stuck on land as he crash lands as SCUTTLE in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. He will be making his debut at The Henegar Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Melbourne, Florida. The production runs August 26th-September 11th. Click the link below for tickets and information!
Life is Random and Unfair, Life is Pandemonium!
June 2022
Please spell, “Excited”… E-X-C-I-T-E-D, Excited… And Ryan couldn’t be more excited to be making his debut at the Athens Theatre in Deland, Florida. He is returning to the legitimate stage after a few year hiatus from performing in musicals. He is so thrilled to be playing “Leaf Coneybear” in Athen’s production of “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”. The production runs June 2nd-12th 2022. Click the link below for tickets & information.
Away We Go!
March 2022
Here ye, Here ye! Royal guests… Let’s say ‘welcome back’ to the famous “Disney’s Festival of Fantasy Parade” as it makes it’s magical return to the Magic Kingdom after a couple years away! Ryan is so honored to have been selected as an opening cast member for this iconic parade. He learned the parade in 2018 and he is so excited to relearn and help open this parade with it’s triumphant return.
There’s Adventure Everywhere!
February 2022
Vamos! There truly is adventure everywhere! Ryan is ecstatic to be a part of the opening cast and team for the brand new cavalcade that will be debuting in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World! The “Adventure Friends Cavalcade” will introduce a large number of incredibly rare and fan-favorite Disney characters as it parades through the kingdom.
‘Tis the Pirates Creed!
2021
Ahoy Mateys! There be adventurous waters ahead as Ryan hits the “high seas” in Orlando, FL. He is thrilled and so excited to be joining the pirate crew over at Pirate’s Dinner Adventure as Captain Sebastian the Black’s first mate, Mr. Magee! Click the link below for tickets and information.
Blast from the Christmas Past!
Holidays 2021 Pt. 2
This holiday season, Ryan’s has jammed packed his schedule and Christmas cup full to the brim with excitement! He is so honored to announce he has been selected to be a part of the opening (and closing cast) for the brand new Cinderella Castle stage show for this holiday season. “Mickey & Minnie’s Very Merry Memeories”. This is the first castle stage show to be brought back since the pandemic and Ryan is so happy and honored to help remount shows on this stage!
Take a stroll through some of the very merry holiday memories from the past Magic Kingdom stage shows in this brand new version.
Fill Each and Every Heart, with Love! X2
Holidays 2021
Happy Wholidays!! Grinchmas… I mean Christmas has come once again and Ryan is over the moon to be spending this wholiday season with the crazy Whos down in Whoville for a second year in a row (minus last year’s COVID year). He cannot wait to be reunited with his pal Nicholas! Merry Grinchmas!
Al Capone is a buddy of mine!
Summer 2021
The 2020s were a little too rough and tough, but we think it’s time to travel back to the 1920s instead. Ryan is so excited again to be joining the Capone’s “Family” at Capone’s Dinner & Show down in Kissimmee, FL. He will be playing the role of Fingers Salvatorio.
A Theme Park Built for Kids!
February 2021
Ryan is so excited to add another theme park onto his “theme park performance” list. He will be joining the team over at Legoland Florida Resort in Winter Haven, FL. He is joining as variety actor and performer and will be helping with some robotic build experiences, causing mischief at their resort hotels, and teaching kiddos through song in a schoolhouse.
And we’re the Ragtime Gals… Hello…
2019
Before your exclusive tapping of ‘The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon’ at the Universal Studios Florida theme park, be sure to catch Ryan, as he begins his journey with the coolest a capella group called, “The Ragtime Gals”. (Based on the famous segment from the talk show).
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch!
Holidays 2019
Join the 2019 cast, Ryan is trimming up his tree early out of pure excitement because he gets to join in on the Who-liday fun and chaos this year in the “Grinchmas Wholiday Spectacular” at the Universal Orlando Resort! He will be performing on the snowflake stage 3 days a week for the months of November-beginning of January!
Ignite the Spark, Light the Fire!
Summer 2019
Ryan received a very strange and a very “off planet” phone call. It was from Chewbacca, asking him to help the Resistance out on a completely different planet called Batuu at a small encampment called “Black Spire Outpost”. Of course, Ryan couldn’t refuse! He got to be a part of the opening Entertainment team for this brand new experience opening Summer of 2019 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Headphones Up! Let’s Spin YOU IN!
Spring 2019
Coming up next, it’s a baby rave! Ryan is so excited to meet and help some of the fan favorites of the Disney Junior shows like Vampirina , The Lion Guard, and Doc McStuffins with having the ultimate dance party!
Away We Go, Yo-Ho!
Spring 2019
This has been a goal and dream since he watched the parade debut in 2014 on livestream back home in Oklahoma… Ryan is absolutely honored to join the incredible Neverland unit and gets to play and have fun with those rascal Lost Boys! Of course, under the direction of Peter Pan. And always keeping and eye out for that ole codfish, Captain Hook!
Come on ev’rybody, put your ears on!
January 2019
Ryan is thrilled and honored to have been picked to be a part of the opening cast and crew of the brand new, “Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party parade at the Magic Kingdom. This is a brand new parade featuring Mickey, Minnie, and all their pals, live vocalists and parade dancers celebrating Mickey and Minnie’s 90th birthday! Getting to help open up a brand new parade has been a goal since joining the company in 2017.
Follow the Yellow Brick Road!
Summer 2016
Ryan is so excited to be making is Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma debut in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ for their 2016 Summerstock season! He is joining the cast as a Lollipop Guild Member as well as an ensemble member. He is making his theatrical debut performance inside the beautiful Civic Center Music Hall in OKC. With this show, he also joins the Equity Member Candidate Program.
Performances run July 12th-July 16th 2016
“It’s true, LeFou!”
Christmas 2016
Returning to his “home theatre” of the historic Sooner Theatre, Ryan is joining the incredible cast in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast as one of his dream roles, Lefou! As a Disney fanatic, he cannot wait to help bring this tale as old as time to life in the most magical way during this holiday season!
Performances run December 9-11 & 16-18.
Everybody’s got the right… to their dreams…
February 2017
Ryan Blagg is so “jolting” with excitement to be working with Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma again and joining the cast of ASSASSINS as “Giuseppe Zangara”. The musical is is composed by the famous Stephen Sondheim. We get to meet some of the most notorious historical figures who attempted (successfully or not) to assassinate Presidents of the United States.
Performances run February 8th-26th 2017.
When You Wish Upon A Star
Fall 2017
Ryan Blagg is off to the most MAGICAL PLACE ON EARTH! Ryan is over the moon to announce that he just got accepted to take part in the Disney College Program at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL. He will be moving his life down to sunny Orlando this coming August and will be staying for the duration of his program which ends, in January 2018. This is a major dream come true for him to become an official Disney Cast Member. Not only that, he booked his dream role. He will get to meet and hang out with some of the most magical Disney character friends as a performer.
“Ya see, wish can come true, if you believe in them with all your heart.” - Jiminy Cricket
O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A BOOMER SOONERS
May 2017
Ryan Blagg graduates with honors from the University of Oklahoma Class of 2017. He graduates with a Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance.
“I am the monarch of the sea…”
Summer 2017
For his final performance in Oklahoma, Ryan returns with his first ever stage performance group, Cimarron Opera, to join the cast as, “Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B.” in the classic Gilbert & Sullivan’s operetta, H.M.S. Pinafore. Ryan previous played the role of Ralph Rackstraw in with this same company as a high schooler in their Summer Opera Camp.
Performances run June 30th, July 1st-July 2nd 2017.
The Most Magical Journey Awaits!
August 2017
It is that time! Ryan Blagg’s dreams are about to come true as he packs up his life and makes the 2 day trek down to Orlando, FL where he will start his incredible journey with the Walt Disney World Resort and The Walt Disney Company as a character performer.
Once Upon a Christmas Time at Christmas
Holidays 2017
After only starting with the company after a few months, Ryan received a magical phone call from Mickey asking if he can help Mickey and the rest of the gang during the holiday season. Of course, he said yes, and Ryan got to debut in his first every parade at the Walt Disney World Resort.
It’s time to PARTY UP!
2018
The year of growth. Following the completion of his college program, Ryan accepted a full time position with the parades and shows team at the Walt Disney World Resort. He has gone on to learn and perform multiple roles with in a variety of parades at the Magic Kingdom, a staged character dining experience at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Camp Grounds, performed in one of the most popular and iconic nighttime spectaculars on property and knocked off one of his bucket list performance stages… The world famous, Cinderella Castle stage in Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration.
2018 will be a year Ryan will never forget!
Ride the Movies! Vacation Like You Mean It!
March 2018
Ryan will be “riding the movies” as he joins Universal Orlando Resort as their newest team member in their Entertainment department. He will be joining as an “Animated Street Star” and help bring some of your favorite characters from Dreamworks, The Simpsons, and Dr. Seuss characters to life.
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Holidays 2018
Ryan has been giving an amazing opportunity to perform in the Universal Holiday Parade: Featuring Macy’s Parade in it’s second year! He will have the opportunity to perform 4 days out of the week, salsa dancing around with a certain feisty kitty from a Shrek Universe. He’ll also have opportunities to hang out with new character friends as the season goes on!
The parade runs in November-beginning of January.