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Kurt von Schmittou BIO

Originally from Nashville Tennessee, Kurt has a degree in Recording Industry Management and Music Industry. Getting a lot of hands-on experience in Nashville, Kurt worked on Music Row, performed in several shows at the Opryland theme park, sang as a solo artist on the Grand Ole Opry, and toured internationally as a vocalist with The Chippendales.
Kurt’s Broadway credits include the closing cast of the original run of CATS on Broadway (Cats Chorus, Old Deuteronomy u/s and Gus/Growl Tiger/ Bustopher Jones u/s) and the Original Broadway Cast of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG (Sid/Inventor).
He has recorded background vocals for Yanni, and has recorded voice-overs for such companies as Disney, Sea World, Busch Gardens, Nickelodeon, Universal Studios, Legoland, Norwegian Cruise Lines, NASCAR, and numerous others. Kurt originated the roles of Bruce the Shark in the original cast of FINDING NEMO; THE MUSICAL and Baloo in the original cast of JOURNEY INTO JUNGLE BOOK at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as well as performed in the original cast of several other Walt Disney World shows including THE AMERICAN IDOL EXPERIENCE and FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOREVER: A FROZEN SING-ALONG CELEBRATION.
Kurt currently spends most of his time in the recording studio providing voice-overs and singing, and also recording with his
a capella group, VOCTAVE.

Kurt von Schmittou STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 2005
Ensemble

Sid

Inventor

Ensemble

Inventor

Sid

Baron Bomburst (Understudy)

Boris (Understudy)

Baron Bomburst (Understudy)

Boris (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Cats Chorus [Replacement]

Old Deuteronomy (Understudy) [Replacement]

Asparagus (Understudy) [Replacement]


Kurt von Schmittou News


Video: Tituss Burgess and Voctave Perform 'On A Clear Day You Can See Forever'


The popular singing group Voctave has launched its 'Voctave & Friends' Series where they collaborate with a lineup of talented singers. First up is Tony and Emmy nominee Tituss Burgess taking on the title song from the musical, 'On A Clear Day You Can See Forever'. Watch the video.

Voctave Will Perform at the UNLV Performing Arts Center in March


The UNLV Performing Arts Center (UNLV PAC) is pleased to welcome Voctave, an 11-member a cappella group, to the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall on Friday, Mar. 8 at 7:30 p.m. The Las Vegas Men’s Chorus, a UNLV Performing Arts Center partner, will be the opening act.

VOCTAVE Releases New A Capella Holiday Album "The Spirit Of The Season"


CLUB44 RECORDS has announced that Voctave, the acclaimed a capella group known for their soaring harmonies and intricate arrangements, has released the new holiday album The Spirit of the Season: Deluxe Edition in digital, streaming and CD formats today, Friday, October 22.

Voctave to Release New Holiday Album THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON: DELUXE EDITION


CLUB44 RECORDS has announced that Voctave, the acclaimed a capella group known for their soaring harmonies and intricate arrangements, will release the new holiday album The Spirit of the Season: Deluxe Edition in digital, streaming and CD formats on Friday, October 22. 

BWW Feature: VOCTAVE Soars Into The Kristin Chenoweth Theatre In Broken Arrow


BroadwayWorld Oklahoma got to chat with members from VOCTAVE before and after their recent concert at the Kristin Chenoweth Theatre in the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center. Voctave's masterful musicianship can be enjoyed from their recordings and videos, but that's nothing compared to the spine-tingling experience of hearing them live in-person. Be sure to follow them on social media to see when they might be coming to your area next. You won't want to miss them.

BWW Review: AVENUE Q Provides Humor, Acceptance, Community in Orlando's Difficult Days


It seems unimaginable that a single work of art can both hysterically mock and lovingly embrace some of our fondest childhood memories. However, as the 'AVENUE Q Theme Song' transitions into the first official song of the musical (one of modern musical theatre's most effective opening numbers) it becomes clear that this show is unlike anything that came before it, and that traditional musical theatre conventions, and easily offended sensibilities, should be thrown out the window.

Mad Cow Theatre's AVENUE Q Begins Today


Mad Cow Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q, which brings naughty puppets to the Harriett stage today, June 3, 2016 as the seventh production of Mad Cow Theatre's Season 19. The production is sponsored by Watermark and Harriett Lake.

Mad Cow Theatre to Stage AVENUE Q This Summer


Mad Cow Theatre is delighted to announce the cast and creative team for the Tony Award-winning musical AVENUE Q, which will bring naughty puppets to the Harriett stage June 3, 2016 as the seventh production of Mad Cow Theatre's Season 19. The production is sponsored by Watermark and Harriett Lake.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang To Appear on Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade


Erin Dilly, Rick Hilsabeck, Kurt Von Schmittou, Dirk Lumbard and cast of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG will perform 'Toot Sweets' on the Macy's 79th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade national broadcast on NBC on Thursday, November 24, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. They will perform live in the 9 a.m. hour.

Kantor Takes Over for Kudisch in Chitty, Sept. 24-Nov. 27


Kenneth Kantor will temporarily take over for Marc Kudisch as Baron Bomburst in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang from September 24th through November 27th

Kurt von Schmittou FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kurt von Schmittou been in?

Kurt von Schmittou has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Kurt von Schmittou been in?

Kurt von Schmittou has not appeared in the West End.

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