Birth Place: Statesboro, GA
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).
From: Photo Flash: Hunter Foster, Adam Trese, et al. at BURNING Opening!
From: Photo Flash: A First Look at La Jolla's LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE!
From: Photo Flash: A First Look at La Jolla's LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE!
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Hunter Foster, Happiness
Hunter Foster, Little Shop of Horrors
Hunter Foster , Little Shop of Horrors
Hunter Foster, Little Shop of Horrors
Hunter Foster , Urinetown
Hunter Foster, Urinetown
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Redhouse Arts Center has revealed its 24/25 season and new ticket packages with special pricing (available through March 29, 2024). See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Ibsen's Ghost is now playing at 59E59’s Theater A. The production officially opened last night, March 14 for a limited run through April 14. Check out opening night photos here!
American Theater Group (ATG) New Jersey’s renowned professional theater company, is now presenting a stellar production of 'A Little Night Music' with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler. Hunter Foster, who directed ATG’s highly acclaimed production of Parade last season, directs.
Join the American Theater Group for a special Talk Back event on March 14, featuring the cast and crew of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC.
What did our critic think of CLUE at Whitney Hall? Clue first and foremost is a classic Parker Brothers board game that has been a family favorite since its publication in 1949.
Get a first look at production photos of the North American Tour of Clue!
“Don Quixote”, Miguel de Cervantes’ epic Spanish masterpiece and arguably the world’s first modern novel, has survived the ravages of time since its initial publishing in 1605 as well as the pernicious predations of countless other “authors” who stole Cervantes’ story and published unofficial sequels to the tale over following years, particularly in the new world.
Actor-musicians bring an immersive love story to audiences in ONCE at Casa Mañana. Casa Mañana continues its Broadway Season with this captivating production in Fort Worth, Texas.
Based on the 1985 movie, the script of 'Clue' is a fun romp rife with wordplay and sight gags. Need a break from streaming and bingeing and all the newfangled ways to get your entertainment fix?
Kate Baldwin will star as Desiree in American Theater Group’s upcoming Season Premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s beloved A Little Night Music. Learn how to purchase tickets!
The play is by Sandy Rustin, Hunter Foster, and Eric Price, based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn. Under the wonderful direction of David Fritsch, the Ridgefield Theater Barn successfully put on yet another phenomenal production that combines comedy with murder mystery!
Social media personality and comedian Tobin Mitnick recently shared on Instagram photos found by his mom (thanks, mom!) of himself co-starring in a childhood production of Grease with none other than Taylor Swift.
Full casting has been announced for the North American tour of CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the board game and adapted from Paramount Pictures’ wildly popular film. The tour will launch in Minneapolis, MN, playing the Orpheum Theatre from February 27 to March 3, 2024.
Skyline Theatre Company, a 21-year-old professional theatre company now calling Essex County its home, kicks off its second season in Bloomfield on Saturday, February 10 at 7:00pm featuring Maplewood residents two-time TONY Award nominee Kate Baldwin and her real-life husband and Broadway star Graham Rowat co-starring in A.R. Gurney's delightful and touching LOVE LETTERS.
Tributes to Aretha Franklin, Michael Bublé, an “adult” Tupperware party, and a new musical about a runaway slave who becomes America’s first black cowboy are on tap for the month of February at Bucks County Playhouse.
Acclaimed producer, director, and playwright Eric Rosen, in his inaugural season at the historic Cape Playhouse, has announced a five-show lineup teeming with music, mystery, comedy, and great storytelling. Learn more about the lineup here!
Kicking off Black History Month, Portrait of Aretha Franklin at Bucks County Playhouse Feb 2 and 3. Jazz and Blues recording artist, CeCe Teneal, celebrates the Queen of Soul.
CLUE: ON STAGE is a madcap mystery marvelously run amok on Hale Centre Theatre’s Jewel Box Stage.
The Sharon Playhouse has revealed its lineup of shows for the 2024 season. Tickets go on sale January 19th.
Bucks County Playhouse kicks off 2024 with comedic and music performers. The Capitol Fools, a new musical parody group created by the performers from the Capitol Steps, brings political satire to the stage. Joining them are three powerhouse female singers from Divas3. Don't miss this hilarious and entertaining show!
Hunter Foster has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.
Hunter Foster has not appeared in the West End.
Hunter Foster has been nominated for several awards, including 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."
Hunter Foster has written 2 shows including Summer of '42 (Bookwriter), Clue (Playwright).
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