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Hunter Foster

Birth Place: Statesboro, GA

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Hunter Foster 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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Hunter Foster 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

Hunter Foster 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

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NYC Roundtrip Bus and Theater Ticket Package Available THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Bucks County Playhouse

Bucks County Playhouse is offering a New York City bus and theater package endeavor for the 3 p.m. performance on Sunday, October 22 of “The Rocky Horror Show”.

Bucks County Playhouse Education Offers Education Classes for Fall 2023

Bucks County Playhouse announced the lineup of education programs being offered this fall.

Frankie Grande Will Lead THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Bucks County Playhouse

Actor, producer and reality star, Frankie Grande, will head the cast of an all-new production of “Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show” at Bucks County Playhouse beginning October 13 and running through October 28.  Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Jason Robert Brown, Georgia Stitt & Marcia Seligson to be Honored at the 2023 FNAM Benefit

The Foundation for New American Musicals will present the 2023 FNAM Benefit honoring Jason Robert Brown, Georgia Stitt & Marcia Seligson.

CLUE Comes to The Barn Theatre Beginning This Week

The Barn Theatre brings the classic, thrilling, board game to life on stage in the adaptation of CLUE starring Lance Barber of CBS’s Young Sheldon and Robert Newman of Guiding Light fame. Learn more about the upcoming production here!

Bucks County Playhouse to Offer Charter Bus Trips From NYC For BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Starring Kate Baldwin

Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA is offering a special opportunity for New York City area theatre lovers to see its acclaimed production of “The Bridges of Madison County” starring Kate Baldwin (“Finnian's Rainbow,” “Hello, Dolly!') and Nicholas Rodriquez (“Tarzan,” “The Sound of Music” national tour) with a new, bus and theater package.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Reveals Grant Recipients for 2023/2024

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the 12 Award Recipients for the 2023/2024 Frank Young Fund for New Musicals Project Development & Production Grants and the 10 Award Recipients for the 2023/2024 Impact & Exploration Fund.

Video: First Look at Kate Baldwin & Nicholas Rodriguez in THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Bucks County Playhouse

Watch a preview of the highly anticipated production of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Bucks County Playhouse, featuring the talented duo of Kate Baldwin and Nicholas Rodriguez. Don't miss this captivating musical adaptation of the beloved novel and film.

Photos: See Kate Baldwin & Nicholas Rodriguez in THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Bucks County Playhouse

Get a sneak peek at Kate Baldwin and Nicholas Rodriguez in the Tony-winning musical, 'The Bridges of Madison County' at Bucks County Playhouse.

BETC's THE ROYALE Wins Big at the Henry Awards; Full List of Winners!

The 2023 Henry Awards were held on July 24, 2023.  Among the big winners of the evening were The Royale from BETC. Check out the full list of winners here!

CLUE National Tour to Launch in Minneapolis in February 2024 - Full Route Announced!

Producers The Araca Group, Work Light Productions, and Lively McCabe Entertainment have announced that a North American tour of CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the board game and adapted from the cult favorite film, will launch in Minneapolis, MN, playing the Orpheum Theatre from February 27 to March 3, 2024.

A STRANGE LOOP, HADESTOWN, FUNNY GIRL Center Theatre Group's 2023/24

Center Theatre Group has announced upcoming 2023 – 2024 programming at the Ahmanson Theatre, plus a show for all ages at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.

Kate Baldwin & Rodriguez to Star in THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Bucks County Playhouse

Get ready for a captivating evening of romance as Kate Baldwin and Nicholas Rodriguez star in the Tony-winning musical 'The Bridges of Madison County' at Bucks County Playhouse.Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience.

John Lloyd Young, Country Singers, and DAILY SHOW Writers to Play Bucks County Playhouse This Summer

Tony and Grammy winner, John Lloyd Young, four Emmy-nominated writers from “The Daily Show” and hit country songwriters will take to the stage of the iconic Bucks County Playhouse in July and August when the theatre presents these visiting artists.

Felicity Huffman & William H. Macy to Star in THE GUYS at Theatre Aspen

Emmy Award winners Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy will star in Theatre Aspen’s production of Anne Nelson’s The Guys. Learn how to purchase tickets!

THE ADDAMS FAMILY, CLUE & More Rank Among Most Popular High School Shows for 2023

Educational Theatre Association has revealed the most popular high school shows for 2023. 

LIZARD BOY To Offer Rush & Student Tickets; Previews Begin Tomorrow

Prospect Theater Company is launching rush tickets and student pricing for the New York premiere of the award-winning new indie-rock musical Lizard Boy, which begins performances tomorrow, Thursday, June 1st at Theatre Row, ahead of an opening night set for Wednesday, June 14.

LIZARD BOY to Host Pride Night, AANHPI Night & More

Prospect Theater Company has announced a calendar of special events for the New York premiere of the award-winning new indie-rock musical Lizard Boy.

Max Chernin, Ashley Pérez Flanagan & More Join OUT OF MYSELF �" SONGS OF PETER FOLEY

Prospect Theater Company and the newly launched Peter Foley Music Project have announced final additional performers for Out of Myself—Songs of Peter Foley. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Nat Zegree to Perform THE HISTORY OF ROCK 'N' ROLL at Marriott Theatre in July

Nat Zegree will perform at Marriott Theatre on Monday, July 17 at 7:30 pm and Tuesday, July 18 at 1 pm.

Hunter Foster FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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 throughout his career. He was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for his role in "Happiness". He was also nominated for Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in "Little Shop of Horrors". Foster received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for his role in "Little Shop of Horrors" as well. Additionally, he was nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Urinetown". Foster's other nominations include Outstanding Lead Actor at The Lortels for "Urinetown" and Outstanding Actor - Musical at the 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. He has received this award twice for his portrayal in the same show.

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

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