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Hunter Foster

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American actor

Hunter Foster
Hunter Foster (left) in 2006, with
John Treacy Egan ofThe Producers
Born (1969-06-25)June 25, 1969 (age 56)
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
Occupation(s)Musical theatre actor, singer, librettist, playwright, director
Years active1992–present
Spouse
RelativesSutton Foster (sister)

Hunter Foster (born June 25, 1969) is an American musical theatre actor, singer,librettist, playwright and director.

Career

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After touring in several shows and playing onBroadway, in 2001 he was cast in his breakthrough role of Bobby Strong inUrinetown, for which he received aLucille Lortel Award and a nomination for anOuter Critics Circle Award. In 2003, Foster starred as Seymour in the Broadway revival ofLittle Shop of Horrors, for which he received his firstTony Award nomination.[1]

Foster appeared as Leo Bloom inThe Producers on Broadway, Ensign Pulver inMister Roberts at theKennedy Center, and Ben inModern Orthodoxoff-Broadway. He also starred as Molina inKiss of the Spider Woman at theSignature Theatre inArlington, Virginia.[2]

Foster's writing includes the libretto for an off-Broadway 2002 musical based on the motion pictureSummer of '42 and writing an adaptation of the filmBonnie and Clyde withUrinetown co-starRick Crom.[3] "Bonnie & Clyde: A Folktale" was workshopped in residency at theAcademy for New Musical Theatre, through theASCAP Foundation Irving Caesar Fund Fellowship, a Producer-Writer Initiative granted through the National Alliance for Musical Theatre.[4] Foster was one of the writers forRosie O'Donnell's 2008NBC seriesRosie Live, which was cancelled after the first episode.

Foster played the role of music producer Sam Phillips in the musicalMillion Dollar Quartet on Broadway at theNederlander Theatre, which opened on April 11, 2010.[5] Foster then portrayed Richard Hoover in the musicalLittle Miss Sunshine at theLa Jolla Playhouse until March 27, 2011. He appeared on the ABC Family showBunheads as Scotty Sims, the brother of main character Michelle, who is portrayed by his real-life sisterSutton Foster. He originated the role of Bud in the musicalThe Bridges of Madison County in 2014.[6]

He has directed plays and musicals at theBucks County Playhouse as well as at regional theaters. He directedCompany in 2015 andBuddy: The Buddy Holly Story in June 2016 at Bucks County Playhouse.[7]

Personal life

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Foster is the older brother of actressSutton Foster. He is married to actress and occasional co-starJennifer Cody; they have lived inTeaneck, New Jersey.[8]

Stage credits

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YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
1992CatsRum Tum TuggerUS National Tour[9]
1994GreaseRoger; Danny u/s; Kenickie u/s; Teen Angel u/sBroadway[10]
1997King DavidEnsemble; Jonathan u/s; Absalom u/sBroadway[11]
Children of EdenAbel/HamRegional[12]
1998Les MisérablesJoly; Marius u/sBroadway[11]
FootlooseBickle; Ren u/sBroadway[10]
1999Martin GuerreVictorBroadway[13]
2001UrinetownBobby Strong (original)Off-Broadway[14]
Broadway
2002Earth Girls Are EasyMacOff-Broadway[15]
2003Little Shop of HorrorsSeymourBroadway[16]
2004–2006The ProducersLeo BloomBroadway & US Tour[17]
2005Mister RobertsEnsign PulverRegional[18]
Modern OrthodoxBenOff-Broadway[19]
2007The ProducersLeo BloomBroadway[20]
Frankenstein – A New MusicalVictor FrankensteinOff-Broadway[21]
2008Kiss of the Spider WomanLuis Alberto MolinaRegional[2]
DustZekeOff-Broadway[22]
2009HappinessStanleyOff-Broadway[23]
Into the WoodsThe BakerRegional[24]
2010Million Dollar QuartetSam PhillipsBroadway[5]
Ordinary DaysJason (original)Off-Broadway[25]
2011BurningPerformerOff-Broadway[26]
2012Hands on a HardbodyBenny Perkins (original)Regional[27]
Broadway[28]
2014The Bridges of Madison CountyBud (original)Broadway[6]
2015SpamalotKing ArthurRegional[29]
2016The Music ManHarold HillRegional[30]

Awards and nominations

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YearAward ceremonyCategoryShowResult
2002Lucille Lortel AwardsOutstanding Lead ActorUrinetownNominated
Outer Critics Circle AwardsOutstanding Actor in a MusicalNominated
2004Outer Critics Circle AwardsOutstanding Actor in a MusicalLittle Shop of HorrorsNominated
Tony AwardsBest Actor in a MusicalNominated
Drama Desk AwardsOutstanding Actor in a MusicalNominated
2009Drama Desk AwardsOutstanding Featured Actor in a MusicalHappinessNominated

References

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  1. ^"Little Shop of Horrors Tony Awards Info".BroadwayWorld.
  2. ^abJones, Kenneth (January 9, 2008)."Dressing Them Up: Hunter Foster Will Be Molina in DCSpider Woman".Playbill. RetrievedMarch 28, 2021.
  3. ^Simonson, Robert (July 2, 2008)."PLAYBILL.COM'S BRIEF ENCOUNTER With Hunter Foster".Playbill. RetrievedMarch 28, 2021.
  4. ^"New Musical News".anmt.org. April 2008. Archived fromthe original on April 10, 2008.
  5. ^abGans, Andrew (January 21, 2010)."Foster and Stanley Will Join Original Chicago Quartet for Broadway'sMillion Dollar Quartet".Playbill. RetrievedMarch 28, 2021.
  6. ^abHetrick, Adam (March 3, 2014)."Cast of Jason Robert Brown'sThe Bridges of Madison County Heads to the Recording Studio March 3".Playbill.
  7. ^"John Dewey to Lead Bucks County Playhouse's Hunter Foster-Helmed BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY".BroadwayWorld. June 8, 2016.
  8. ^Wong, Wayman."The Leading Men: Hunter Green",Playbill, September 2, 2003. Accessed February 8, 2024. "Foster is married to Jennifer Cody (Urinetown, Taboo); the cute couple live in Teaneck, N.J., with Zach, their Yorkshire terrier."
  9. ^"Jennifer Cody & Hunter Foster".Broadway.com. February 9, 2006. RetrievedJuly 5, 2021.
  10. ^ab"Hunter Foster".Playbill. RetrievedJuly 5, 2021.
  11. ^ab"Hunter Foster Theatre Credits".BroadwayWorld. RetrievedJuly 5, 2021.
  12. ^Daniels, Robert L. (November 29, 1997)."Review: Children of Eden".Variety. RetrievedJuly 5, 2021.
  13. ^Phillips, Michael (February 25, 2000)."'Martin,' Is That You?".Los Angeles Times.Archived from the original on October 25, 2019. RetrievedJuly 5, 2021.
  14. ^Jones, Kenneth (March 14, 2003)."Hunter Foster Sticks WithUrinetown Til March 20; Pollock Joins March 21".Playbill. RetrievedJuly 5, 2021.
  15. ^"Deven May, Hunter Foster JoinEarth Girls Are Easy Reading Sept. 30".Playbill. August 16, 2002. RetrievedJuly 5, 2021.
  16. ^Gans, Andrew (February 7, 2003)."Casting for BroadwayLittle Shop Confirmed: Hunter Foster and Alice Ripley Head Company".Playbill. RetrievedJuly 5, 2021.
  17. ^Jones, Kenneth (July 5, 2005)."Together Again, Tony Nominees Foster and Oscar AreThe Producers on Broadway July 5".Playbill. RetrievedJuly 5, 2021.
  18. ^Gans, Andrew (March 12, 2005)."Mister Roberts Begins Limited Engagement at Kennedy Center March 12".Playbill. RetrievedJuly 5, 2021.
  19. ^Simonson, Robert (April 12, 2005)."Hunter Foster and Sarah Chalke JoinModern Orthodox April 12".Playbill. RetrievedJuly 5, 2021.
  20. ^"The Producers: Hunter Foster to reprise his role as 'Leo Bloom'".New York Theatre Guide. January 23, 2007. RetrievedJuly 5, 2021.
  21. ^Jones, Kenneth (August 17, 2007)."The Doctor Is In! Hunter Foster Will Manage a Fresh Shop of Horrors inFrankenstein".Playbill. RetrievedJuly 5, 2021.
  22. ^Saltz, Rachel (December 8, 2008)."Across a Class Divide, a Grudge Match Easily Festers Into Violence".The New York Times. RetrievedJuly 5, 2021.
  23. ^"Hunter Foster Completes the Cast of Lincoln Center Theater's Happiness".Broadway.com. January 13, 2009. RetrievedJuly 5, 2021.
  24. ^PHOTO CALL: Into The Woods, with Leavel and Foster, Rehearses at Pittsburgh CLO
  25. ^Jones, Kenneth (August 19, 2009)."Hunter Foster Is One of Four in NYC Premiere of MusicalOrdinary Days".Playbill. RetrievedJuly 5, 2021.
  26. ^Hetrick, Adam (November 14, 2011)."Burning, Starring Hunter Foster and Stephen Tyrone Williams, Opens Off-Broadway Nov. 14".Playbill. RetrievedJuly 5, 2021.
  27. ^Stevens, Rob (May 14, 2012)."Review:Hands on a Hardbody".TheaterMania. RetrievedJuly 5, 2021.
  28. ^Ng, David (October 3, 2012)."'Hands on a Hardbody' sets March opening on Broadway".Los Angeles Times.Archived from the original on July 5, 2021. RetrievedJuly 5, 2021.
  29. ^Peterson, Tyler (July 28, 2015)."Broadway Couple Hunter Foster & Jennifer Cody Will Lead SPAMALOT at Geva Theatre Center".BroadwayWorld. RetrievedJuly 5, 2021.
  30. ^Music Man Muny

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