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BIO

Most recently played Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge! on Broadway. He was in the original Broadway companies of Waitress, Pretty Woman, Kinky Boots, Rocky, The Last Ship and Soul Doctor (Drama Desk Award Best Actor nomination). Eric received the inaugural Joel Hirschhorn Award from the L.A. Drama Critics Circle. Film/television credits include The Greatest Showman, Waitress: Live on Broadway, “Elementary,” “Alias,” and “Live From Lincoln Center: South Pacific.” He is Jessica Rush’s husband and Elliot’s dad.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Great Gatsby The Great Gatsby
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Meyer Wolfsheim
Wolfsheim
Meyer Wolfsheim
Wolfsheim
Waitress Waitress
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
Cal
Fly Fly
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
West Coast Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse, 2020
Hook
Moulin Rouge! Moulin Rouge!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Harold Zidler [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
[Replacement]
Pretty Woman Pretty Woman
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Mr. Thompson
Pretty Woman Pretty Woman
[Chicago]
World Premiere, 2018
Waitress Waitress
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Cal [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Waitress Waitress
[Boston]
American Repertory Theater World Premiere Production, 2015
Parade Parade
[New York]
Manhattan Concert Production at Lincoln Center, 2015
Officer Starnes
Middle-Aged Man from Valdosta
Chain Gang Guard
Officer Starnes
Middle-Aged Man from Valdosta
Chain Gang Guard
The Last Ship The Last Ship
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Freddy Newlands
Rocky Rocky
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Gazzo
Soul Doctor Soul Doctor
[Broadway]
2013
Shlomo
Kinky Boots Kinky Boots
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Ensemble
Don (Understudy)
George (Understudy)
Mr. Price (Understudy)
(Unknown)
(Unknown)
Don (Unknown)
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George (Unknown)
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(Unknown)
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Mr. Price (Unknown)
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(Unknown)
George (Unknown)
South Pacific South Pacific
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2008
Stewpot [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
Stewpot [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
Captain George Brackett, U.S.N. (Understudy) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
(Unknown) [Replacement]
Camelot
[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2007
Merlyn
The Wild Party
[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Revival, 2005
Burrs

Additional Credits

Soul Doctor [Off-Broadway] New York Theatre Workshop, 2012 Shlomo Carlebach


Movies

Rushmore
[ 1998 ] Architect
The Royal Tenenbaums
[ 2001 ] Medical Student
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
[ 2004 ] Air Kentucky Pilot
Fantastic Mr. Fox
[ 2009 ] Kristofferson, Eric Anderson
Moonrise Kingdom
[ 2012 ] Secretary McIntire Eric Anderson

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Eric Anderson, Soul Doctor

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Photo: Original MOULIN ROUGE! 'Zidler' Danny Burstein Meets Megan Thee Stallion Photo
Photo: Original MOULIN ROUGE! 'Zidler' Danny Burstein Meets Megan Thee Stallion
by Michael Major - Apr 24, 2026

It was a meeting of the Zidlers backstage at Moulin Rouge! The Musical! The productions original 'Harold Zidler' Danny Burstein went to see Grammy-winner Megan Thee Stallion in the role on Broadway. See a photo!
Matthew Saldívar to Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway Photo
Matthew Saldívar to Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026

Matthew Saldívar will join The Great Gatsby on Broadway. Saldívar joins the show’s principal cast, which also features original star and Tony Award nominee Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney and more.
Photos: Megan Thee Stallion as Zidler in MOULIN ROUGE! Final Weeks Photo
Photos: Megan Thee Stallion as Zidler in MOULIN ROUGE! Final Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2026

Megan Thee Stallion, who has been lighting up the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in her Broadway debut as “Zidler” in Moulin Rouge! The Musical since March, is now in her final four weeks of performances. See new photos here!
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Adds Five Weeks To Broadway Run Photo
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Adds Five Weeks To Broadway Run
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL announced a five-week Broadway extension through August 30, 2026, with Eric Anderson returning as Harold Zidler on May 19, following Megan Thee Stallion's final performance on May 17.
Exclusive: THE GREAT GATSBY Star Corbin Bleu Performs 'Roaring On' Photo
Exclusive: THE GREAT GATSBY Star Corbin Bleu Performs 'Roaring On'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026

Watch Corbin Bleu perform “Roaring On” in THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway as the musical continues its run at the Broadway Theatre. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive look at one of the new stars in action with a new video of Corbin Bleu performing “Roaring On” as Nick Carraway.
Video: Reeve Carney & Eva Noblezada Sing 'Love Me Like There's No Tomorrow' Photo
Video: Reeve Carney & Eva Noblezada Sing 'Love Me Like There's No Tomorrow'
by Michael Major - Apr 6, 2026

The Great Gatsby has released a music video of Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada singing 'Love Me Like There's No Tomorrow.' The song is briefly heard in the musical as 'Louisville II,' but now composers Nathan Tysen and Jason Howland have expanded it.
Photos: Reeve Carney, Corbin Bleu, & John Behlmann Join THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
Photos: Reeve Carney, Corbin Bleu, & John Behlmann Join THE GREAT GATSBY
by Michael Major - Mar 31, 2026

Reeve Carney, Corbin Bleu, and John Behlmann are joining the party! The Great Gatsby on Broadway welcomed three new cast members, with Carney joining as Jay Gatsby, Bleu taking over as Nick Carraway, Behlmann joining as Tom Buchanan. See photos!
Video: Ryan McCartan, Michael Maliakel, and Austin Colby Take Final Bows in THE GREAT Photo
Video: Ryan McCartan, Michael Maliakel, and Austin Colby Take Final Bows in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Gillian Blum - Mar 30, 2026

Watch Ryan McCartan, Michael Maliakel, and Austin Colby take their final bows in Broadway's The Great Gatsby in a new video of their last curtain call on March 29.
THE GREAT GATSBY to Host Sing Along in Celebration of Second Anniversary on Broadway Photo
THE GREAT GATSBY to Host Sing Along in Celebration of Second Anniversary on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2026

In celebration of its second anniversary on Broadway, The Great Gatsby will host a special sing-along performance on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:00PM. Sing along to “Roaring On”, “New Money”, “My Green Light”, “Shady”, and more.
Video: Inside Eva Noblezada's Return to THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway Photo
Video: Inside Eva Noblezada's Return to THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2026

Eva Noblezada made her return to The Great Gatsby on Broadway on Wednesday night. The musical's original 'Daisy Buchanan' joined the production once again, alongside fellow original Broadway cast member Jeremy Jordan as 'Gatsby.' Watch videos!
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at Broadway at The Hobby Center Photo
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY at Broadway at The Hobby Center
by Brett Cullum - Mar 4, 2026

The book is full of mysteries, unspoken judgements, and a vicious sense of classism mixed with ruthless self-preservation, and there is not a lot of this present in this interpretation, brought to life by Kait Kerrigan's book, Jason Howland's music, and Fitzgerald-inspired lyrics by Nathan Tysen.
Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway Photo
Corbin Bleu and John Behlmann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026

Film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu will join the Broadway company as Nick Carraway after playing the role in the West End production last year. Bleu joins the company with Broadway favorite John Behlmann
Video: Watch THE GREAT GATSBY Perform Halftime Show at Knicks Game Photo
Video: Watch THE GREAT GATSBY Perform Halftime Show at Knicks Game
by Michael Major - Jan 29, 2026

Cast members from The Great Gatsby performed a special halftime show at Pride Night with the New York Knicks earlier this week. Led by Dariana Mullen, watch a video of the ensemble of the hit Broadway musical performing 'La Dee Dah.'
Video: Aisha Jackson Performs National Anthem at Knicks Game Pride Night Photo
Video: Aisha Jackson Performs National Anthem at Knicks Game Pride Night
by Michael Major - Jan 29, 2026

The Great Gatsby's Aisha Jackson kicked off Pride Night with the New York Knicks by singing the National Anthem. Watch the video now! The hit Broadway musical also performed during halftime at the game.
Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada Will Star in THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada Will Star in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026

The Great Gatsby's two-time Tony Award-nominated original star Eva Noblezada will return to the role of Daisy Buchanan, joined by Broadway leading man and her newly wedded husband, Reeve Carney as Jay Gatsby.
Photos: Jeremy Jordan and Aisha Jackson in THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
Photos: Jeremy Jordan and Aisha Jackson in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025

You can now get a first look at production photos of Jeremy Jordan as Jay Gatsby and Aisha Jackson as Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby on Broadway.
World Premiere of OUTLANDISH Comes To Kumu Kahua Theatre Photo
World Premiere of OUTLANDISH Comes To Kumu Kahua Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025

Kumu Kahua Theatre will present Outlandish, a heartfelt and humorous play inspired by the trailblazing Victorian travel writer Isabella Bird's visit to Hilo, and her encounter with King of Hawai‘i Lunalilo.
Jeremy Jordan Will Return to THE GREAT GATSBY; Watch 'Green Light' Music Video Photo
Jeremy Jordan Will Return to THE GREAT GATSBY; Watch 'Green Light' Music Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025

Jeremy Jordan will return to The Great Gatsby on Broadway as Jay Gatsby. Learn more about Jordan's Broadway return and about the Broadway production here!
Ryan McCartan Sets Final Performance in THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
Ryan McCartan Sets Final Performance in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025

Producers of the Broadway musical The Great Gatsby announced that stage and screen star Ryan McCartan will play his final performance this November. We have all of the details!
Kumu Kahua Theatre Opens 55th Season with World Premiere of SMOTHER Photo
Kumu Kahua Theatre Opens 55th Season with World Premiere of SMOTHER
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2025

Kumu Kahua Theatre opens its 55th season August 28–September 28 with the world premiere of Smother, a new comedy by Sara Ward about a mother’s hilarious meddling in her daughter’s love life.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Eric Anderson been in?

Eric Anderson has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Eric Anderson been in?

Eric Anderson has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Eric Anderson been nominated for?

and Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Soul Doctor.

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