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Hunter Foster

Birth Place: Statesboro, GA

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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

Hunter Foster Movies

Paper Spiders
[ 2020 ] Professor Stern

Hunter Foster TV Shows

O.T.P.
Dan
Submissions Only
Adam Cross

Hunter Foster 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

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Review: DADDY LONG LEGS at Theatre 29


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State Theatre New Jersey Will Present CLUE This Month


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THE SOUND OF MUSIC & More Set for Redhouse 2024-25 Season


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Photos: Inside Opening Night of IBSEN'S GHOST at 59E59's Theater A


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Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC by ATG-A Stellar Production Now at Hamilton Stage


American Theater Group (ATG) New Jersey’s renowned professional theater company, is now presenting a stellar production of 'A Little Night Music' with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler. Hunter Foster, who directed ATG’s highly acclaimed production of Parade last season, directs.

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Photos: Get a First Look at CLUE North American Tour


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Review: CLUE at Ridgefield Theater Barn


The play is by Sandy Rustin, Hunter Foster, and Eric Price, based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn. Under the wonderful direction of David Fritsch, the Ridgefield Theater Barn successfully put on yet another phenomenal production that combines comedy with murder mystery!

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Cast Set For North American Tour of CLUE


Full casting has been announced for the North American tour of CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the board game and adapted from Paramount Pictures’ wildly popular film. The tour will launch in Minneapolis, MN, playing the Orpheum Theatre from February 27 to March 3, 2024.  

Hunter Foster 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?

Hunter Foster has been nominated for several awards including Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Happiness", Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Little Shop of Horrors", Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Little Shop of Horrors", Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Little Shop of Horrors", Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Urinetown", Outstanding Lead Actor at The Lortels for "Urinetown", and Outstanding Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Little Shop of Horrors".

What awards has Hunter Foster won?

Hunter Foster has won the Outstanding Actor - Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards 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).

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