Eric Anthony Lopez Sets Departure Date From Terrence McNally's MASTER CLASS; Teases ‘Exciting Announcement’

BroadwayWorld has learned exclusively that Eric Anthony Lopez, who is currently starring opposite Janet Ulrich Brooks (Peter Morgan's The Audience, ChicagoMED, Divergent) in Terrence McNally's MASTER CLASS in Chicago; is set to depart the Revival with his final critically acclaimed performance in the role of Tony Candolino on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 2pm.

Currently in performances at STAGE773 (1225 Belmont Ave), the TONY Award winning play follows opera icon Maria Callas as she teaches a series of courses at Julliard in the 1970s. MASTER CLASS began performances October 19th under the direction of Nick Bowling.

The golden-voiced 23-year-old tenor hinted at an 'Exciting Announcement' coming soon via his @eric.anthony.lopez Instagram:

"What an amazing experience this has been so far w/ MASTER CLASS....If you're in Chi come on down & see this amazing show - here until Dec. 9th ...Very exciting announcement coming very soon"

In 2015, Lopez wowed audiences as a notable finalist on the 14th season of FOX's American Idol at just 19 years old. His notable stage credits since then include GRAMMY Nominated Broadway's Inspirational Voices (Michael McElroy, Dir.), London's Carmen (West End) & Elijah (Australia's Sydney Opera House). Lopez's highly acclaimed 2016 solo album 21 & Counting (featuring duets with The Voice's Natalie Weiss & TONY Nominee Rebecca Lucker) is available in Stores & on iTunes. www.ericanthonylopez.com

Performances for Terrence McNally's MASTER CLASS are at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Avenue in Chicago. For tickets and information, call the Box Office at (773) 327-5252.