Hunter Foster
Birth Place: Statesboro, GA
Latest News on Hunter Foster:
CLUE National Tour is Coming to the Forrest Theatre (Dec 16, 2025)
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards; HAIRSPRAY Leads Best Musical! (Dec 15, 2025)
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; WHEN ELVIS MET THE BEATLES Leads Best Musical! (Dec 15, 2025)
CLUE National Tour is Coming to the Forrest Theatre (Dec 16, 2025)
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards; HAIRSPRAY Leads Best Musical! (Dec 15, 2025)
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; WHEN ELVIS MET THE BEATLES Leads Best Musical! (Dec 15, 2025)
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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STAGE CREDITS
[Arlington, VA (Regional)]
Kander & Ebb Celebration Production, 2008
Molina
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Leo Bloom [Replacement]
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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Ensemble
Bickle
Ensemble
Bickle
Chuck Cranston (Understudy)
Ren McCormack (Understudy)
Coach Dunbar (Understudy)
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[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1997
Ensemble
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[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1994
Roger
Teen Angel (Understudy) [Replacement]
Danny Zuko (Understudy) [Replacement]
Kenickie (Understudy) [Replacement]
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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Chain Gang [Replacement]
Joly [Replacement]
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Productions
Writing
Playwright
Bookwriter
Movies
Paper Spiders
[ 2020 ] Professor Stern
[ 2020 ] Professor Stern
TV Shows
O.T.P.
Dan
Dan
Submissions Only
Adam Cross
Adam Cross
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Hunter Foster, Happiness
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Actor - Musical
Hunter Foster, Little Shop of Horrors
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Hunter Foster , Little Shop of Horrors
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Hunter Foster, Little Shop of Horrors
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Hunter Foster , Urinetown
The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Lead Actor
Hunter Foster, Urinetown
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Actor - Musical
Hunter FosterLittle Shop of Horrors
Videos
Video: 'Count Your Blessings' from WHITE CHRISTMAS At Goodspeed Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-12-01 21:50:35
Video: Watch a Preview of SOUTH PACIFIC at The John W. Engeman Theater
by Michael Major - 2025-05-19 12:53:35
Video: 'Sticky Situation' from Goodspeed's A CHRISTMAS STORY
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-11-17 14:02:08
Video: Latrice Royale, Etai Benson, Talia Suskauer in Ogunquit Playhouse's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-03 12:16:11
Video: Etai Benson, Latrice Royale & Talia Suskauer in Rehearsals for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-13 12:21:18
Video: First Look At Kathleen Turner & More In A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Ogunquit Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-31 12:24:10
Video: Watch a Preview for CLUE, Coming to State Theatre New Jersey Next Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-21 14:36:39
Photos & Video: See New Images & Footage of CLUE North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-04-09 15:00:18
Video: First Look at Kate Baldwin & Nicholas Rodriguez in THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-08-16 14:43:14
VIDEO: First Look At Kate Baldwin & Aaron Lazar in THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by Alan Henry - 2022-03-11 13:02:35
VIDEO: Kate Baldwin & Aaron Lazar In Rehearsals For THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
by Alan Henry - 2022-03-02 12:45:33
Broadway Rewind: Fall Into Scenes from THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY in 2014
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-07-14 17:29:46
Broadway Rewind: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Arrives on Broadway in 2013
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-05-21 16:31:00
Broadway Rewind: XANADU Cast Hits the Recording Studio in 2007!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-25 16:31:00
VIDEO: Georgia Stitt Composes and Performs 'Central Park at Dusk' Song Cycle
by Stephi Wild - 2020-03-22 10:36:54
VIDEO: Kate Baldwin Sings 'Something That You Do' By Georgia Stitt at Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - 2020-01-24 19:33:50
VIDEO: First Look at Bucks County Playhouse's ROCKY HORROR SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2019-10-15 07:26:31
News
CLUE National Tour is Coming to the Forrest Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2025
Clue, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, will make its Philadelphia premiere at the Forrest Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2025
Clue, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, will make its Philadelphia premiere at the Forrest Theatre.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards; HAIRSPRAY Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; WHEN ELVIS MET THE BEATLES Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; FOOTLOOSE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; A CHORUS LINE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards; Clarence Brown Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; The John W. Engeman Theater Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
CLUE To Play Limited Engagement At Providence Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025
The Providence Performing Arts Center will present CLUE for a limited engagement this January as part of the 2025–2026 Encore Series. The stage adaptation, inspired by the 1985 film and the classic Hasbro board game, brings its comedic whodunit to Rhode Island for a three-performance run.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025
The Providence Performing Arts Center will present CLUE for a limited engagement this January as part of the 2025–2026 Encore Series. The stage adaptation, inspired by the 1985 film and the classic Hasbro board game, brings its comedic whodunit to Rhode Island for a three-performance run.
Video: 'Count Your Blessings' from WHITE CHRISTMAS At Goodspeed Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2025
Goodspeed Musicals is celebrating holidays with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas as its final production of the 2025 season. Watch newly released video of the production as star Omar Lopez-Cepero sings 'Count Your Blessings'
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2025
Goodspeed Musicals is celebrating holidays with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas as its final production of the 2025 season. Watch newly released video of the production as star Omar Lopez-Cepero sings 'Count Your Blessings'
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; MAGGIE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards; WEST SIDE STORY Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Long Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; WAITRESS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards; WHITE CHRISTMAS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Paul Alexander Nolan Completes Cast of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY: IN CONCERT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
Paul Alexander Nolan (The Lost Boys, Water for Elephants) has joined the cast of The Bridges of Madison County: In Concert at MCC Theater as “Bud,” stepping in for original cast member Hunter Foster.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025
Paul Alexander Nolan (The Lost Boys, Water for Elephants) has joined the cast of The Bridges of Madison County: In Concert at MCC Theater as “Bud,” stepping in for original cast member Hunter Foster.
Riverside Theatre To Present A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025
Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach will stage A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder from January 9 through February 1, 2026 on the Stark Stage. Directed by Hunter Foster, the production will feature Jake Levy as Monty and Dan DeLuca as the entire D’Ysquith family.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025
Riverside Theatre in Vero Beach will stage A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder from January 9 through February 1, 2026 on the Stark Stage. Directed by Hunter Foster, the production will feature Jake Levy as Monty and Dan DeLuca as the entire D’Ysquith family.
Randolph High School Will Perform CLUE ON STAGE: HIGH SCHOOL EDITION This November
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2025
Randolph High School Drama Club has announced its Fall Play CLUE ON STAGE: HIGH SCHOOL EDITION, based on the Paramount Pictures motion picture based on the Hasbro board game CLUE.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2025
Randolph High School Drama Club has announced its Fall Play CLUE ON STAGE: HIGH SCHOOL EDITION, based on the Paramount Pictures motion picture based on the Hasbro board game CLUE.
A CHORUS LINE & More Lead Philadelphia's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Oct 31, 2025
Philadelphia is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for November 2025 include A Chorus Line and more.
by Team BWW - Oct 31, 2025
Philadelphia is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for November 2025 include A Chorus Line and more.
CLUE Comes To Waterbury’s Palace Theater In December
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025
CLUE, the murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the 1985 Paramount Pictures film, will play Waterbury’s Palace Theater from December 16 through December 18, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025
CLUE, the murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the 1985 Paramount Pictures film, will play Waterbury’s Palace Theater from December 16 through December 18, 2025.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Hunter Foster been in?
Hunter Foster has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.
How many West End shows has Hunter Foster been in?
Hunter Foster has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Hunter Foster been nominated for?
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.
What awards has Hunter Foster won?
Hunter Foster won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical for his performance in Little Shop of Horrors.
How many shows has Hunter Foster written?
Hunter Foster has written 2 shows including Summer of '42 (Bookwriter), Clue (Playwright).
Videos