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Chameleonic actor Erik Liberman is known for originating roles in several productions on Broadway and off, including War Paint with Patti LuPone; The Band's Visit with Tony Shalhoub; Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz's The Hunchback of Notre Dame for Disney; and Harold Prince and Alfred Uhry's ... (read complete bio)

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Stage Credits

  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Charles Revson
Sailor
Ensemble
  [Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway World Premiere, 2016
Telephone Guy
  [Chicago]
Goodman Theatre World Premiere Production, 2016
Charles Revson
Ensemble
  [San Diego, CA (Regional)]
U.S. Premiere La Jolla Playhouse Production, 2014
Clopin
  [US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2009
Motel
  [Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2007
Handyman
Interviewer
Bertolt Brecht (Understudy)

Erik Liberman Biography

Chameleonic actor Erik Liberman is known for originating roles in several productions on Broadway and off, including War Paint with Patti LuPone; The Band's Visit with Tony Shalhoub; Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz's The Hunchback of Notre Dame for Disney; and Harold Prince and Alfred Uhry's LoveMusik. Television work includes roles in Modern Family, Martin Scorsese Vinyl, as well as Unforgettable. Liberman has also performed with Tyne Daly in an concert of Carol Burnett's Hollywood Arms, portrayed Groucho Marx at the Obama White House, and appeared opposite Harvey Fierstein in the Broadway tour of Fiddler on the Roof, later leading the show's all-star 50th anniversary concert at New York City's Town Hall.

Born in Coconut Grove, Florida, he made his television debut at age six. Mentored by Maureen Stapleton, Liberman became a YoungArts winner while a senior at New World School of the Arts. After high school, he trained at London's Complicité and National Theatre, where he came under the wing of Judi Dench. He received a grant to study physical theatre with master clown teacher Philippe Gaulier in Paris, and in Los Angeles, was the face of noted improv-and-sketch-comedy school The Groundlings. As a member of the Sundance Theatre Lab, he worked with actors including Viola Davis, Peter Dinklage, and Sally Field.

Liberman has received accolades including Helen Hayes, Ovation, and Garland Awards, in addition to winning the Lotte Lenya Competition for Singers. He has contributed to numerous books including a biography of Jayne Mansfield and, with his father, co-authored Wisdom From an Empty Mind and the just released Luminous Life: How the Science of Light Unlocks the Art of Living.

Legendary director-producer Harold Prince has said of him, "Erik is the real deal. Once you've seen him, you can't forget him," and Joan Juliet Buck, former editor-in-chief of French Vogue, described his work as "multifaceted, irreducible, and astonishing."





Erik Liberman News

10 Videos That Have Us Ready For MUSEMATCH XIII: A TIME TO REVIVE at The Green Room 4 Photo 10 Videos That Have Us Ready For MUSEMATCH XIII: A TIME TO REVIVE at The Green Room 42
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 22, 2022

The Green Room 42 welcomes the MuseMatch organization to their stage for the thirteenth charity concert with a unique twist in creation.

BWW Review: IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE CELEBRATES THE UNDERAPPRECIATED MUSICALS OF Photo BWW Review: IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE CELEBRATES THE UNDERAPPRECIATED MUSICALS OF HAL PRINCE at Feinstein's/54 Below Scores High Marks
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 26, 2021

The long-running series played two performances with a special focus on Hal Prince, and the theatrical legend would have been pleased.

PRONOUN SHOWDOWN Featuring Christy Altomare, Amber Ardolino & More at Feinstein's/54  Photo PRONOUN SHOWDOWN Featuring Christy Altomare, Amber Ardolino & More at Feinstein's/54 Below This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2021

This week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Laura Benanti, Carmen Cusack & More Announced for October at Feinstein's/54 Below Photo Laura Benanti, Carmen Cusack & More Announced for October at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2021

This month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Nik Walker, George Abud and Erik Liberman to Lead Online Broadway Intensive: The Lead Photo Nik Walker, George Abud and Erik Liberman to Lead Online Broadway Intensive: The Leading Man
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2021

On  Saturday June 5th from 1pm-4pm EST, Hamilton, Motown and Ain’t Too Proud’s star Nik Walker, Daytime Emmy Award winner and Drama Desk nominee George Abud and award-winning actor, writer, and director Erik Liberman, will lead an online Broadway intensive for up-and-coming leading men.

Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, March 4- with Eva Noblezada,  Christine Ebersole and Photo Virtual Theatre Today: Thursday, March 4- with Eva Noblezada, Christine Ebersole and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 4, 2021

Today (March 4) in live streaming: Eva Noblezada visits Backstage Live, a Sophisticated Ladies Reunion on Stars in the House, and more!

The Kurt Weill Foundation Responds To Pandemic With The Lotte Lenya Competition Songb Photo The Kurt Weill Foundation Responds To Pandemic With The Lotte Lenya Competition Songbook
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2020

The hardships COVID-19 have caused for songwriters and performers has prompted The Kurt Weill Foundation to provide financial support to participants chosen for the Lotte Lenya Competition Songbook, a new collection of sixteen contemporary theater songs by nineteen emerging writers.

Joel Grey to Appear as a Guest on BRIDGE TO BROADWAY Photo Joel Grey to Appear as a Guest on BRIDGE TO BROADWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2020

On Wednesday, October 21st at 1PM EST, Bridge To Broadway will return for a one-time live interview and interactive Q & A with Oscar, Tony, and Golden Globe winner Joel Grey, with a percentage of net proceeds benefitting St. Jude's Research Hospital.

Broadway Rewind: Michael Arden and Company Bring THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME to the S Photo Broadway Rewind: Michael Arden and Company Bring THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME to the Stage!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Aug 29, 2020

Today we rewind to 2015, when the La Jolla Playhouse production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame transferred to Paper Mill Playhouse. Featuring a score by Alan Menken and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, the production was directed by Scott Schwartz and starred Michael Arden, Patrick Page, Ciara Renée, Andrew Samonsky and Erik Liberman.

Lea Salonga, Michael Cerveris, Jason Robert Brown, and More Join Bridge To Broadway Photo Lea Salonga, Michael Cerveris, Jason Robert Brown, and More Join Bridge To Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2020

Joining Erik Liberman's Bridge to Broadway online training platform are Tony winners Lea Salonga, Michael Cerveris, Jason Robert Brown, and Ann Reinking, Emmy winner Ron Cephas Jones, casting director Bernard Telsey, showrunner Joshua Safran (Gossip Girl, Smash), and Wicked star Alexandra Billings.

Erik Liberman Videos

Broadway Rewind: Michael Arden and Company Bring THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME to the S Videoplay
Broadway Rewind: Michael Arden and Company Bring THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME to the Stage!

by BroadwayWorld TV - Aug 29, 2020

Today we rewind to 2015, when the La Jolla Playhouse production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame transferred to Paper Mill Playhouse. Featuring a score by Alan Menken and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, the production was directed by Scott Schwartz and starred Michael Arden, Patrick Page, Ciara Renée, Andrew Samonsky and Erik Liberman.

VIDEO: WAR PAINT's Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Chat Cosmetics, Headshots and  Videoplay
VIDEO: WAR PAINT's Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Chat Cosmetics, Headshots and More with Kristin Chenoweth

by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2017

Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole, who co-star in Broadway's War Paint, sat down for an interview with fellow Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth this afternoon via Facebook Live. If you missed it, you can check out everything the trio had to say - from Elizabeth Arden's products and inspiring vocalists to first headshots - in the video below!

VIDEO: WAR PAINT Cast Album Out Today; Go Inside the Studio with New Medley!
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017

Ghostlight Records has released the Original Broadway Cast Recording of the new musical War Paint - starring two-time Tony Award winners Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole - in digital and streaming formats today, Friday, May 26. Watch a special new 'War Paint Medley' music video featuring three of the show's most acclaimed songs - 'Forever Beautiful,' 'Pink' and 'Face to Face' - below! The video includes exclusive footage from both the recording studio and the stage production, in addition to historical photography.

VIDEO: See Patti LuPone Sing 'Back on Top' in the Recording Studio; WAR PAINT Cast Album Out This Month!
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2017

Ghostlight Records will release the Original Broadway Cast Recording of the new musical War Paint - starring two-time Tony Award winners Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole - in digital formats on Friday, May 26. The CD version will be available online and in stores in mid-July. Watch a teaser for the album's single 'Back on Top' below, and for more information on the album, visit www.sh-k-boom.com/war-paint!

STAGE TUBE: Director Michael Greif and Choreographer Christopher Gattelli Chat WAR PAINT at the Goodman
by Stage Tube - Aug 2, 2016

Goodman Theatre presents WAR PAINT, a new musical starring two-time Tony Award winners Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole as cosmetics titans Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden, respectively. WAR PAINT runs through August 21, 2016. In the videos below, director Michael Greif and choreographer Christopher Gattelli talk about bringing the production to life!

STAGE TUBE: John Dossett and Douglas Sills Talk WAR PAINT
by Stage Tube - Jul 20, 2016

Goodman Theatre presents WAR PAINT, a new musical starring two-time Tony Award winners Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole as cosmetics titans Helena Rubinstein andElizabeth Arden, respectively. WAR PAINT opens tonight, June 28, 2016, and runs through August 14, 2016. In the video below, John Dossett and Douglas Sills talk about playing the men in the lives of Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden.  Check it out!

STAGE TUBE: Alan Menken, Stephen Schwartz & More Go Inside the Recording Studio for 'HUNCHBACK' Cast Album
by Stage Tube - Jan 22, 2016

The highly anticipated Studio Cast Recording of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the only stage collaboration from two masters of the American musical, Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, is now available from Ghostlight Records. Check it out below!

AUDIO: More 'HUNCHBACK' Music! Listen to 'Made of Stone' from the New Album
by Stage Tube - Jan 16, 2016

Throughout the week, BroadwayWorld has been rolling out some preview tracks from the album, and we have another one today! Below, take a listen to 'Made of Stone.'

VIDEO: Watch Michael Arden Record 'Out There' from THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
by Stage Tube - Jan 15, 2016

Beginning today, fans who pre-order the album on iTunes will be able to download four tracks, including the soaring 'Out There,' immediately. Below, watch Michael Arden record the moving number 'Out There' from the production.

BWW Exclusive: Listen to Ciara Renee & Andrew Samonsky Sing 'Someday' on THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Studio Cast Album!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jan 14, 2016

Disney's recent production of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, based on the novel by Victor Hugo and the Disney animated film, may not be Broadway-bound, but in just one week, fans who missed the Paper Mill and La Jolla Playhouse productions will get to hear it. The American Premiere Studio Recording of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the only stage collaboration from two masters of the American musical Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, will be released on January 22, and we've got a special sneak peek! Click below to check out an exclusive track from the album- 'Someday,' as performed by Ciara Renee and Andrew Samonsky, who played Esmerelda and Phoebus.


Erik Liberman Frequently Asked Questions

How many Broadway shows has Erik Liberman been in?
Erik Liberman has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Erik Liberman been in?
Erik Liberman has not appeared in the West End