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Eric Anderson

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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

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Meyer Wolfsheim

Wolfsheim

Meyer Wolfsheim

Wolfsheim

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
Cal


[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
West Coast Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse, 2020
Hook


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Harold Zidler [Replacement]

[Replacement]

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[Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Mr. Thompson


[Chicago]
World Premiere, 2018


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Cal

[Replacement]


[Replacement]

[Boston]
American Repertory Theater World Premiere Production, 2015


[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

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Freddy Newlands


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Gazzo


[Broadway]
2013
Shlomo


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Ensemble


Don (Understudy)

George (Understudy)

Mr. Price (Understudy)

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[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2008
Stewpot [Replacement]

Ensemble [Replacement]

Stewpot [Replacement]

Ensemble [Replacement]

Captain George Brackett, U.S.N. (Understudy) [Replacement]

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[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2007
Merlyn


[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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News


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.
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
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 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.
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.
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
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
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!
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. 

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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