Broadway Actor Jordan Litz Runs NYC Marathon While Starring in 'Wicked'

A Double Life: Broadway Star and Marathon Runner

• 🏃 Jordan Litz, a star in the Broadway production of 'Wicked', is undertaking the New York City Marathon.
• 🎭 He is performing his role as Fiyero eight shows a week while simultaneously training for the 26.2-mile race.
• 🎯 Litz aims to complete the marathon and then immediately go on stage to perform in 'Wicked' without his audience noticing his exhaustion.

Rigorous Training and Sacrifices

• 🗓️ A typical day involves a demanding schedule of marathon training and Broadway performances.
• 😥 Litz has made significant sacrifices, including time with his family and friends, and has experienced fatigue that has impacted his stage performance at times.
• 👶 Adding to the challenge, his wife is expecting their second child in the coming weeks.

Motivation and Support

• ❤️ Litz is running to support Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS, an organization important to the Broadway community.
• 🤝 His co-star, Alli (Glinda), is very supportive, checking in on his training and offering encouragement.

The Philosophy of Fiyero

• ✨ Litz finds Fiyero's character arc compelling, noting his transformation and the line, "It's not lying. It's looking at things another way."
• 🚀 This philosophy of