Hunter Foster
Birth Place: Statesboro, GA
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards (May 18, 2026)
ANYTHING GOES, CLUE, ENCHANTED APRIL, and MRS. CHRISTIE Set for SBCC Theatre Group 81st Season (May 15, 2026)
Sierra Boggess, Liz Callaway and More to Perform at 70th Drama Desk Awards (May 8, 2026)
BIO
Hunter Foster originated the role of Bobby Strong in the Broadway and Off-Broadway companies of Urinetown (Outer Critic and Lucille Lortel Award Nominations). Broadway: Grease (Roger), Footloose, Les Miserables and Alan Menken's King David. Toured nationally as the Rum Tum Tugger in Cats and understudied and performed the role of Martin Guerre in the Cameron Makintosh production of Martin Guerre. He also appeared in the New York premiere of Childen of Eden (Abel) by Stephen Schwartz at the Paper Mill Playhouse. He also appeared in the regional production of Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour) in the Summe of 2003. As a writer, he has penned books to the musicals Summer of '42 (which premiered off-broadway in the winter of 2002) and the upcoming Bonnie and Clyde and Fearless. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan's Musical Theatre Program (BFA 1992).
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Movies
[ 2020 ] Professor Stern
TV Shows
Dan
Adam Cross
Awards and Nominations
Hunter Foster, Happiness
winner
Hunter Foster, Little Shop of Horrors
Hunter Foster , Little Shop of Horrors
Hunter Foster, Little Shop of Horrors
Hunter Foster , Urinetown
Hunter Foster, Urinetown
winner
Hunter FosterLittle Shop of Horrors
Videos
Video: First Look at THE BODYGUARD at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Joshua Wright - 2026-03-18 17:05:13
Video: 'Count Your Blessings' from WHITE CHRISTMAS At Goodspeed Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-12-01 21:50:35
Video: Watch a Preview of SOUTH PACIFIC at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Michael Major - 2025-05-19 12:53:35
Video: 'Sticky Situation' from Goodspeed's A CHRISTMAS STORY
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-11-17 14:02:08
Video: Latrice Royale, Etai Benson, Talia Suskauer in Ogunquit Playhouse's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-03 12:16:11
Video: Etai Benson, Latrice Royale & Talia Suskauer in Rehearsals for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-13 12:21:18
Video: First Look At Kathleen Turner & More In A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-31 12:24:10
Video: Watch a Preview for CLUE, Coming to State Theatre New Jersey Next Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-21 14:36:39
Photos & Video: See New Images & Footage of CLUE North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-04-09 15:00:18
Video: First Look at Kate Baldwin & Nicholas Rodriguez in THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-08-16 14:43:14
VIDEO: First Look At Kate Baldwin & Aaron Lazar in THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by Alan Henry - 2022-03-11 13:02:35
VIDEO: Kate Baldwin & Aaron Lazar In Rehearsals For THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by Alan Henry - 2022-03-02 12:45:33
Broadway Rewind: Fall Into Scenes from THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY in 2014
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-07-14 17:29:46
Broadway Rewind: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Arrives on Broadway in 2013
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-05-21 16:31:00
Broadway Rewind: XANADU Cast Hits the Recording Studio in 2007!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-25 16:31:00
VIDEO: Georgia Stitt Composes and Performs 'Central Park at Dusk' Song Cycle
by Stephi Wild - 2020-03-22 10:36:54
VIDEO: Kate Baldwin Sings 'Something That You Do' By Georgia Stitt at Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - 2020-01-24 19:33:50
News
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 18, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community gathered at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards. Stars in attendance included John Lithgow, Norbert Leo Butz, Alex Brightman, Beth Leavel, Donna McKechnie, and more. Check out photos here!
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
The Theatre Group at SBCC has announced its 81st season, featuring four productions including ANYTHING GOES, CLUE, ENCHANTED APRIL, and MRS. CHRISTIE, plus a student showcase of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
The Drama Desk Awards has revealed the line-up of special performances and tributes for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, taking place Sunday, May 17, 2026 at The Town Hall.
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
The Broadway touring production of CLUE will take the stage at Morris Center as part of the Broadway in South Bend series, based on the 1985 Paramount Pictures film and the classic Hasbro board game.
by Paula Makar - May 4, 2026
The American Theatre Guild is thrilled to present CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film. This production will close out the 25–26 BROADWAY IN WICHITA Series at the Century II Concert Hall May 15–17, 2026.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
The 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards is set to be the largest gathering in the organization's seven-decade history — with the most Drama Desk winners and nominees, past and present, ever assembled for the ceremony.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
Laguna Playhouse has revealed its 2026–2027 season, ushering in a new era defined by vibrant new branding, and a lineup that includes Rent, the world premiere of Wild Child, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
The American Theatre Guild will present CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film. This production will close out the 25–26 BROADWAY IN WICHITA Series at the Century II Concert Hall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2026
Olney Theatre Center has revealed its 2026-27 season featuring a production of La Cage aux Folles directed by Artistic Director Jason Loewith, Les Misérables, directed by Stephen Brackett and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2026
Penfold Theatre Company revealed its 19th season, featuring Clue, Steel Magnolias, Always... Patsy Cline and more, alongside year-round classes in Round Rock, TX.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
The Broadway touring production of CLUE, based on the 1985 Paramount Pictures film and the classic Hasbro board game, will present four performances at The Buddy Holly Hall in Lubbock as part of the 25-26 Broadway series.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026
Theatre Aspen revealed initial casting for Theatre Aspen’s 43rd summer season including Sylvia, Tony and Pulitzer Prize–winning musical A Chorus Line, and Grease.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Palo Alto Players announced its 2026-27 season, featuring A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, CLUE, Disney's MARY POPPINS, and ON GOLDEN POND at the Lucie Stern Theater. The season begins in September 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2026
The stage adaptation of CLUE, directed by Broadway's Casey Hushion, runs April 7–12 at Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall in East Lansing, with tickets starting at $44.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026
Center Theatre Group has revealed twelve productions for the 2026/27 Season. The eight-show One CTG subscription package includes plays and musicals at the Mark Taper Forum and Ahmanson Theatre, including The Turning world premiere and more.
by Sam Desmond - Mar 29, 2026
What did our critic think of THE BODYGUARD at John W. Engeman Theater?
by Joshua Wright - Mar 18, 2026
Watch a first look video of The Bodyguard at The John W. Engeman Theater, running March 12 through April 26, 2026 in Northport, NY.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026
The John W. Engeman Theater is presenting The Bodyguard, directed by Hunter Foster. Performances will run through Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the Engeman Theater. See photos from opening night!
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 14, 2026
The Lady doesn't need improving.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026
The murder mystery play CLUE, based on the popular Hasbro board game, will be performed at Pikes Peak Center from March 23-25. The production promises a blend of suspense and humor, keeping audiences engaged until the final twist.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Hunter Foster has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.
Hunter Foster has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Happiness, Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Urinetown , Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for Urinetown and Outstanding Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors.
Hunter Foster has won the Outstanding Actor - Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in Little Shop of Horrors. He has received this accolade twice for the same production.
Hunter Foster has written 2 shows including Summer of '42 (Bookwriter), Clue (Playwright).
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