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Hunter Foster

Birth Place: Statesboro, GA

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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

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Production, 2014
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Bud Johnson

[Broadway]
La Jolla Playhouse Broadway Transfer, 2013
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
The New Group Production, 2011
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Sam Phillips

[Off-Broadway]
Roundabout Underground Production, 2009
Jason

[Off-Broadway]
2009
Stanley

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Zeke Catchman

[Arlington, VA (Regional)]
Kander & Ebb Celebration Production, 2008
Molina

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Victor Frankenstein

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Father [Replacement]

[New York]
Reading, 2006
Performer

[New York]
New York Musical Theatre Festival Production, 2006
Jack

[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Performer

[New York]
Workshop, 2005
Sidney Stratton

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Ben Jacobson [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Actors' Fund Concert, 2004
Other Roles

[New York]
New York Concert, 2004
Linus

[New York]
Reading, 2003
Greg

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2003
Seymour Krelborn

Seymour

[Off-Broadway]
Reading, 2002
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2001
Bobby Strong [Replacement]

Bobby Strong

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Leo Bloom [Replacement]

Leo Bloom [Replacement]

Leo Bloom [Replacement]

Leo Bloom [Replacement]

Leo Bloom [Replacement]

Leo Bloom [Replacement]

Leo Bloom [Replacement]

Leo Bloom [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2001
Bobby Strong

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1999
Victor

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Bickle

Ensemble

Coach Dunbar (Understudy)

Ren McCormack (Understudy)

Chuck Cranston (Understudy)

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1997
Performer

[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1997
Ensemble

Jonathan (Understudy)

Absalom (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Roger

Teen Angel (Understudy) [Replacement]

Kenickie (Understudy) [Replacement]

Danny Zuko (Understudy) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Chain Gang [Replacement]

Joly [Replacement]

Marius (Understudy) [Replacement]

[New York]
Reading, 2005
Jack

Productions

 
[East Haddam, CT (Regional), 2018]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
 
[East Haddam, CT (Regional), 2018]
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Director
 
[East Haddam, CT (Regional), 2017]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Book

Writing

Playwright
Bookwriter

Movies

Paper Spiders
[ 2020 ] Professor Stern

TV Shows

O.T.P.
Dan
Submissions Only
Adam Cross

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

Hunter Foster, Happiness


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Hunter Foster, Little Shop of Horrors

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Hunter Foster , Little Shop of Horrors

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Hunter Foster, Little Shop of Horrors

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Hunter Foster , Urinetown

The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Hunter Foster, Urinetown


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actor - Musical

Hunter FosterLittle Shop of Horrors

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News


Video: 'Sticky Situation' from Goodspeed's A CHRISTMAS STORY

Goodspeed Musicals is presenting A Christmas Story The Musical as its final production of the 2024 season. Check out the cast as they perform 'Sticky Situation' in the video here!
CLUE Is Coming To The Fox Theatre This January

CLUE, the murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and film, will be at Atlanta's Fox Theatre from January 28 to February 2, 2025. Don't miss this theatrical event.
CLUE To Make Bass Hall Debut in March

CLUE, the stage adaptation of the classic board game, is set to debut at Bass Hall in March. Discover the mystery and intrigue as the iconic characters come to life on stage. Learn how to purchase tickets.
CLUE Comes To The Fisher Theatre This February

CLUE, the stage adaptation of the classic board game, will be performed at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit from February 4 to 9, 2025.
Photos: First look at Little Theatre Off Broadway’s CLUE

On a dark and stormy night, six strangers receive mysterious invitations to Boddy Manor. Each guest is given an alias. As they gather for dinner, they discover they’ve all fallen victim to the same blackmailer. The stakes are high: pay double the extortion money or kill the innocent butler. What follows is a madcap evening of murder, mystery, and laughs as they try to unravel the identity of the culprit among them.
Exclusive Photos: Jim Stanek, Jenn Gambatese, & More in A CHRISTMAS STORY at Goodspeed

Goodspeed Musicals is presenting A Christmas Story The Musical as its final production of the 2024 season. A hilariously heartfelt holiday musical for the whole family, A Christmas Story will run at The Goodspeed from Nov. 1 – Dec. 29 in East Haddam, Conn. Check out an exclusive look at the production in the photos here!
Bucks County Playhouse to Bring SEAN HEELY'S CELTIC CHRISTMAS to New Jersey

Bucks County Playhouse will present “Seán Heely's Celtic Christmas” at Villa Victoria Academy in Ewing, NJ. The one-night-only event will be held on Thursday, December 18 at 8:00 pm. The concert is part of the Playhouse's Community Arts Series.
CLUE Kicks Off the 24-25 Broadway in Santa Barbara Series at the Granada Theatre

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.
CLUE Comes to Texas Performing Arts in 2025

Texas Performing Arts Broadway in Austin will present CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, at Bass Concert Hall from Jan. 14 to 19, 2025.
Photos: Cast of CLUE at Westwego Performing Arts Theatre

Tonight, Thursday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m., Jefferson Performing Arts (JPA) will open the murder-mystery farce Clue: Onstage. Check out new photos of the cast here!
Cast Set For A CHRISTMAS STORY at Goodspeed

Goodspeed Musicals will welcome A Christmas Story The Musical as its final production of the 2024 season. A hilariously heartfelt holiday musical for the whole family, A Christmas Story will run at The Goodspeed from Nov. 1 – Dec. 29 in East Haddam, Conn.
Review: CLUE at The Kennedy Center

CLUE: LIVE ON STAGE! at The Kennedy Center Opera House is a sharp and breezy murder-mystery farce right at home in DC says BWW's critic.
CLUE Comes To Popejoy Hall In November

Popejoy Hall announced the performance of CLUE, bringing the classic board game to life on stage. The show promises a thrilling experience for audiences with its intriguing plot and memorable characters.
Tickets On Sale Friday For CLUE At Omaha's Orpheum Theater

CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and film, is coming to Omaha's Orpheum Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: CLUE at John W. Engeman Theater At Northport

What did our critic think of CLUE at John W. Engeman Theater At Northport?
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Ogunquit Playhouse

This is one of those offbeat musicals that entertains you with its unusual charm, catchy tunes, and cartoon-like characters. With the plot line featuring a talking plant that feeds only on human blood, this is not your grandmother’s kind of musical. (Unless your grandmother regularly attends the wide variety of shows performed at the Ogunquit Playhouse.)
Review: CLUE National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center

Based on Jonathan Lynn’s 1985 film adaptation of Hasbro’s popular board game of the same name, six guests have been invited to attend a mystery get-together at a large, somewhat secluded mansion. Upon arrival, each guest is provided an alias, situates in the house, and is given a deadly weapon.
Video: Latrice Royale, Etai Benson, Talia Suskauer in Ogunquit Playhouse's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Get a first look at Little Shop of Horrors at Ogunquit Playhouse starring Etai Benson, Talia Suskauer, Adam Heller, and Edward Watts, and Latrice Royale. Watch the cast perform 'Da-Doo,' 'Dentist,' 'Somewhere That's Green,' and more.
Frankie Grande Returns To Bucks County Playhouse In THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

Frankie Grande has announced his return to Bucks County Playhouse to star in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. The production will run from October 13 to October 28, 2024.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Hunter Foster been in?

Hunter Foster has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.

How many West End shows has Hunter Foster been in?

Hunter Foster has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Hunter Foster been nominated for?

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.

What awards has Hunter Foster won?

Hunter Foster has won the Outstanding Actor - Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for his performance in Little Shop of Horrors.

How many shows has Hunter Foster written?

Hunter Foster has written 2 shows including Summer of '42 (Bookwriter), Clue (Playwright).

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