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BIO

Most recently played Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge! on Broadway. He was in the original Broadway companies of Waitress, Pretty Woman, Kinky Boots, Rocky, The Last Ship and Soul Doctor (Drama Desk Award Best Actor nomination). Eric received the inaugural Joel Hirschhorn Award from the L.A. Drama Critics Circle. Film/television credits include The Greatest Showman, Waitress: Live on Broadway, “Elementary,” “Alias,” and “Live From Lincoln Center: South Pacific.” He is Jessica Rush’s husband and Elliot’s dad.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Great Gatsby The Great Gatsby
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Meyer Wolfsheim
Wolfsheim
Meyer Wolfsheim
Wolfsheim
Waitress Waitress
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
Cal
Fly Fly
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
West Coast Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse, 2020
Hook
Moulin Rouge! Moulin Rouge!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Harold Zidler [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Pretty Woman Pretty Woman
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Mr. Thompson
Pretty Woman Pretty Woman
[Chicago]
World Premiere, 2018
Waitress Waitress
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Cal
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Waitress Waitress
[Boston]
American Repertory Theater World Premiere Production, 2015
Parade Parade
[New York]
Manhattan Concert Production at Lincoln Center, 2015
Chain Gang Guard
Middle-Aged Man from Valdosta
Officer Starnes
Middle-Aged Man from Valdosta
Chain Gang Guard
Officer Starnes
The Last Ship The Last Ship
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Freddy Newlands
Rocky Rocky
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Gazzo
Soul Doctor Soul Doctor
[Broadway]
2013
Shlomo
Kinky Boots Kinky Boots
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Ensemble
Don (Understudy)
George (Understudy)
Mr. Price (Understudy)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
Don (Unknown)
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George (Unknown)
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(Unknown)
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Mr. Price (Unknown)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
George (Unknown)
South Pacific South Pacific
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2008
Stewpot [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
Stewpot [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
Captain George Brackett, U.S.N. (Understudy) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Camelot
[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2007
Merlyn
The Wild Party
[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Revival, 2005
Burrs

Additional Credits

Soul Doctor [Off-Broadway] New York Theatre Workshop, 2012 Shlomo Carlebach


Movies

Rushmore
[ 1998 ] Architect
The Royal Tenenbaums
[ 2001 ] Medical Student
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
[ 2004 ] Air Kentucky Pilot
Fantastic Mr. Fox
[ 2009 ] Kristofferson, Eric Anderson
Moonrise Kingdom
[ 2012 ] Secretary McIntire Eric Anderson

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Eric Anderson, Soul Doctor

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Photos: Jeremy Jordan and Aisha Jackson in THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
Photos: Jeremy Jordan and Aisha Jackson in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025

You can now get a first look at production photos of Jeremy Jordan as Jay Gatsby and Aisha Jackson as Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby on Broadway.
World Premiere of OUTLANDISH Comes To Kumu Kahua Theatre Photo
World Premiere of OUTLANDISH Comes To Kumu Kahua Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025

Kumu Kahua Theatre will present Outlandish, a heartfelt and humorous play inspired by the trailblazing Victorian travel writer Isabella Bird's visit to Hilo, and her encounter with King of Hawai‘i Lunalilo.
Jeremy Jordan Will Return to THE GREAT GATSBY; Watch 'Green Light' Music Video Photo
Jeremy Jordan Will Return to THE GREAT GATSBY; Watch 'Green Light' Music Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025

Jeremy Jordan will return to The Great Gatsby on Broadway as Jay Gatsby. Learn more about Jordan's Broadway return and about the Broadway production here!
Ryan McCartan Sets Final Performance in THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
Ryan McCartan Sets Final Performance in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025

Producers of the Broadway musical The Great Gatsby announced that stage and screen star Ryan McCartan will play his final performance this November. We have all of the details!
Kumu Kahua Theatre Opens 55th Season with World Premiere of SMOTHER Photo
Kumu Kahua Theatre Opens 55th Season with World Premiere of SMOTHER
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2025

Kumu Kahua Theatre opens its 55th season August 28–September 28 with the world premiere of Smother, a new comedy by Sara Ward about a mother’s hilarious meddling in her daughter’s love life.
THE GREAT GATSBY Giving Fans the Chance to Dance on Its Stage With the 'New Money Dan Photo
THE GREAT GATSBY Giving Fans the Chance to Dance on Its Stage With the 'New Money Dance Challenge'
by Michael Major - Aug 11, 2025

The Great Gatsby is giving fans the chance to dance on the Broadway Theatre stage! The hit Broadway musical is hosting a competition in which fans will be able to take part in a New Money: Fan Edit video.
Photos: Aisha Jackson & Ryan McCartan in THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
Photos: Aisha Jackson & Ryan McCartan in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 27, 2025

You can now get a first look at The Great Gatsby's new cast featuring Aisha Jackson, who recently joined the production as Daisy Buchanan, starring opposite stage and screen favorite Ryan McCartan as Jay Gatsby. See photos here!
Video: Aisha Jackson Takes First Bow in THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway Photo
Video: Aisha Jackson Takes First Bow in THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2025

Aisha Jackson has officially joined the cast of The Great Gatsby as Daisy Buchanan, beginning last night, June 16. Jacksons stars opposite Ryan McCartan as Jay Gatsby. Check out a video of Jackson's first bow in the show here!
THE GREAT GATSBY On Broadway To Host 'Black Theatre Night' to Celebrate Juneteenth Photo
THE GREAT GATSBY On Broadway To Host 'Black Theatre Night' to Celebrate Juneteenth
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2025

The Great Gatsby on Broadway will host a special Black Theatre Night on Wednesday, June 18 in honor of Juneteenth, community, and Black artistry. The evening will include a post-show talkback on stage.
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY Performs at the Jazz Age Lawn Party Photo
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY Performs at the Jazz Age Lawn Party
by Michael Major - Jun 16, 2025

The rain didn't stop cast members of The Great Gatsby as they brought their show to the Jazz Age Lawn Party over the weekend! Watch a video of Dariana Mullen performing 'La Dee Dah With You,' along with Curtis Holland and Kurt Csolak tap dancing.
Aisha Jackson Joins Cast of THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway Photo
Aisha Jackson Joins Cast of THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2025

Aisha Jackson joins the cast of The Great Gatsby as Daisy Buchanan, beginning on June 16. Jackson will star opposite Ryan McCartan as Jay Gatsby.
Video: Sarah Hyland Takes Final Bows in THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
Video: Sarah Hyland Takes Final Bows in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025

Sarah Hyland played her final performance as Daisy Buchanan on Sunday, June 15. Her co-star, Ryan McCartan, gave a speech following the show's curtain call, honoring Hyland and her performance in the musical. Check out videos of her final bow here!
Kumu Kahua Theatre Reveals New 55th Season  Photo
Kumu Kahua Theatre Reveals New 55th Season 
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025

Keeping it local since 1971, Kumu Kahua Theatre is kicking off its 55th Season of plays by and for the people of Hawaiʻi with a focus on strong female characters.
Video: Ryan McCartan Performs 'For Her' From THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
Video: Ryan McCartan Performs 'For Her' From THE GREAT GATSBY
by Michael Major - May 15, 2025

Watch Ryan McCartan perform 'For Her' from The Great Gatsby, accompanied by composer Jason Howland. The video was recorded at popular New York City cabaret venue So & So's.
Aisha Jackson to Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway as Daisy Buchanan Photo
Aisha Jackson to Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway as Daisy Buchanan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2025

Aisha Jackson will join the cast of The Great Gatsby on Broadway as Daisy Buchanan. Learn more about the cast and see how to purchase tickets to the production here!
Video: Laverne Cox Visits THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway Photo
Video: Laverne Cox Visits THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Joshua Wright - Apr 24, 2025

Laverne Cox recently stopped by The Great Gatsby on Broadway. Watch video of her visit as she raves about her friends Ryan McCartan and Sarah Hyland. 
Video: Behind the Dance of 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Video: Behind the Dance of 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2025

Go behind the choreography of 3 Summers of Lincoln at La Jolla Playhouse. Watch a video of co-lyricist and co-choreography Daniel J. Watts break down the dancing in the new musical, alongside his co-choreographer, Jon Rua!
Video: Behind the Music of 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Video: Behind the Music of 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Michael Major - Mar 12, 2025

Watch a video of the creative team behind 3 Summer of Lincoln discuss the process behind adding music to Abraham Lincoln's story for the new musical, which has an original score of gospel, R&B, powerhouse anthems, and Broadway.
Review: 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Review: 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by ErinMarie Reiter - Mar 5, 2025

“3 Summers of Lincoln” at the La Jolla Playhouse brings you a vibrant musical about a friendship between President Lincoln and Frederick Douglass that changed the course of American history. 
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN Photo
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN
by Joshua Wright - Mar 4, 2025

3 Summers of Lincoln, starring Ivan Hernandez, Quentin Earl Darrington, Carmen Cusack, John-Andrew Morrison, and more is now on stage at La Jolla Playhouse. The world premiere musical is now playing at La Jolla Playhouse through March 23, 2025.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Eric Anderson been in?

Eric Anderson has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Eric Anderson been in?

Eric Anderson has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Eric Anderson been nominated for?

and Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Soul Doctor.

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