Tom Frueh

TOM FRUEH (pronounced "free") is an actor, writer and composer who works regularly in theatre and film. His critically acclaimed one-man musical HOUDINI (for which he also wrote the book, music and lyrics) premiered on Theatre Row at United Solo Theatre Festival, the world’s largest festival devoted to solo theatre. The production was also a Critic’s Choice selection, earning 4.5 out of 5 stars by All About Solo. Most recently, he appeared on Theatre Row in HAVEN WAITS FOR EVERLY, again at United Solo where his highly lauded musical PARTNERS also premiered. Other New York productions of his solo musicals include AFTER THE SHOW WITH THE MAN WHO OWNS BROADWAY and DAYS OF THIRST AND BEAUTY. Recent film appearances include THE GRAND WE BE JAZZ BAND, THE HOUSE ON 19TH STREET, CAFÉ VOLTAIRE, I LOVE YOU 3, and MISTER MIRROR MAN’S ROMANCE, directed by world-renowned filmmaker and photographer Duane Michals. He also performed in Michals’ award-winning shorts YORT and ABRA CADAVER.

Tom is the author of numerous plays which have also been seen in New York, most notably the drama TOM DUDLEY, based on the true story of the sinking of the Mignonette. He is a singer-dancer-actor and 30+ year veteran performer in musicals, including New York productions of ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, CITY OF ANGELS, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, GRAND HOTEL AND KISS ME KATE. His early performing career spanned an extensive range of musicals and plays and included leading roles in such classics as A CHORUS LINE, GEORGE M! and LIGHT UP THE SKY. Tom studied acting and theatre at the University of Dayton and with numerous teachers in New York City. He trained as a dancer at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, and at Joffrey Ballet School and Broadway Dance Center in Manhattan. He also studied singing in New York with teacher and coach Thomas Shepard.

His new musical SONATA IN THREE HOUSES was recently workshopped in New York, and he is currently rehearsing for the debut of another new musical, *ONCE A DANCER. www.tomfruehmusicals.com