Eric toured to rave reviews for his performances with "Whistle Down the Wind", with stops in Detroit, Boston, Philadelphia and Norfolk, VA.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Whistle Down the Wind
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Eric's Bio
Eric has had the pleasure of starring on Broadway in leading roles for the better part of his professional career. Mr. Kunze recently starred as "The Man" in the national touring company of Whistle Down the Wind for which he won an IRNE award for best actor in a musical and starred as the title character in the national tour of Jesus Christ Superstar (with Carl Anderson).
Recent orchestral appearances include national and international performances with "Let the People Sing- the Dream Concert", "Music of the Night" at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. , as well as appearing as a soloist with the Vancouver Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Hartford Symphony and the Cincinnati Pops.
Eric made his Broadway debut as Marius in Les Miserables (opposite Lea Salonga) and went on to star as Chris in Miss Saigon and then as Joe Hardy in Damn Yankees (with Jerry Lewis).
Eric made his Broadway debut as Marius in Les Miserables (opposite Lea Salonga) and went on to star as Chris in Miss Saigon and then as Joe Hardy in Damn Yankees (with Jerry Lewis).
Off-Broadway: Leopard's Leap, directed by Michael Rupert. He received rave reviews for the title role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Muny, Reagle, KC Starlight, Sacramento Music Circus and San Diego CLO earning a San Diego Critics Circle Nomination and IRNE Award). Other Regional (selected): Che in Evita (LA Ovation Nomination), West Side Story (Tony), Into the Woods (the Prince), the title role in Pippin (LA Robbie Award), South Pacific (Lt. Cable) and the title role in the Who's Tommy in Los Angeles.
Eric's Resume
BROADWAY
DAMN YANKEES Joe Hardy Marquis Theatre
MISS SAIGON Chris Broadway Theatre
LES MISERABLES Marius Imperial Theatre
NATIONAL TOURS
DAMN YANKEES Joe Hardy Marquis Theatre
MISS SAIGON Chris Broadway Theatre
LES MISERABLES Marius Imperial Theatre
NATIONAL TOURS
DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID Prince Eric
REGIONAL
WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND The Man
First National Tour
(IRNE Award Best Actor Musical)
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Jesus
’03 & ‘04 National Tour
PIPPIN Pippin 1998 National Tour
MISS SAIGON Chris
First National Tour
THE FANTASTICKS Matt International Company
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Frederic International Company
INTERNATIONAL
(IRNE Award Best Actor Musical)
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Jesus
’03 & ‘04 National Tour
PIPPIN Pippin 1998 National Tour
MISS SAIGON Chris
First National Tour
THE FANTASTICKS Matt International Company
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Frederic International Company
INTERNATIONAL
FUN HOME Bruce Bechdel, Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, Manila, Philippines 2016-17
REGIONAL
NEXT TO NORMAL (Dan) Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, FL 2019
MAMMA MIA (Sam) Riverside Theatre, Walnut Street Theatre, Sacramento Music Circus, 2018
THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Captain Phoebus
Sacramento Music Circus, La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts 2016
THE LITTLE MERMAID Prince Eric
Sacramento, Houston, Fort Worth, Dallas, La Mirada, Austin, New Orleans, San Antonio, Minneapolis 2014-16
SOUTH PACIFIC, Lt. Joe Cable, Sacramento Musical Theater 2014GREASE, Vince Fontaine, Teen Angel, Walnut Street Theatre, 2013, Riverside Theater (Vero Beach)
DAMN YANKEES, Joe Hardy, MUNY 2010
GODSPELL, Jesus, MUNY 2009
EVITA Che Sacramento Music Circus
EVITA Che Civic Light Opera/Redondo Beach
MISS SAIGON Chris MUNY
WEST SIDE STORY Tony Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera/
Sacramento Music Circus
DAMN YANKEES Joe Hardy Sacramento Music Circus
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Jesus MUNY / Sacramento Music Circus /
CHESS Freddy Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera
JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT Joseph MUNY/K.C.
INTO THE WOODS Wolf/Prince Sacramento Music Circus
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S... Demetrius Bravo Stage Co.
A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS Master Richard Moonlight
DAMN YANKEES, Joe Hardy, MUNY 2010
GODSPELL, Jesus, MUNY 2009
EVITA Che Sacramento Music Circus
EVITA Che Civic Light Opera/Redondo Beach
MISS SAIGON Chris MUNY
WEST SIDE STORY Tony Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera/
Sacramento Music Circus
DAMN YANKEES Joe Hardy Sacramento Music Circus
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Jesus MUNY / Sacramento Music Circus /
CHESS Freddy Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera
JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT Joseph MUNY/K.C.
INTO THE WOODS Wolf/Prince Sacramento Music Circus
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S... Demetrius Bravo Stage Co.
A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS Master Richard Moonlight
CONCERT APPEARANCES
SONG AND DANCE OF BROADWAY, Tokyo, Japan 2017
33rd ANNIVERSARY GALA, BOSTON POPS, Carnegie Hall 2016
Soloist: "DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING - THE DREAM CONCERT" 2014-16, Washington DC, Baltimore, Ottawa, Mazatlan, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Denver, Pittsburg, Oklahoma City, Plano, Milwaukee, Utah Symphonies
Soloist: MUSIC OF THE NIGHT, Detroit Symphony, 2010, Cincinnati Pops, 2009, Vancouver Symphony 2009
Soloist: MUSIC OF THE NIGHT, Detroit Symphony, 2010, Cincinnati Pops, 2009, Vancouver Symphony 2009
Soloist: THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER 2008/2009 Kennedy Center, Washington DC Winter Playhouse
TELEVISION
TOWNIES Guest Star
TRAINING
New York:
ACTING
Uta Hagen, Alan Savage
Voice Tony McDowell,
Harry Garland,
Bruce Kolb
DANCE
American Ballet Theater:
Buzz Miller, Thommie Walsh,
Mary Rotella, Susan Stroman
Los Angeles:
ACTING
U.S.I.U.: Drew Tombrello
Andrew Barnicle
U.C. Irvine: Robert Cohen
DANCE
Ballet, Jazz, Tap - U.S.I.U.:
Javier Velasco, Jack Tygett
U.C. Irvine: Donale McKayle,
El Gabriel, Bernard Johnson
TELEVISION
TOWNIES Guest Star
TRAINING
New York:
ACTING
Uta Hagen, Alan Savage
Voice Tony McDowell,
Harry Garland,
Bruce Kolb
DANCE
American Ballet Theater:
Buzz Miller, Thommie Walsh,
Mary Rotella, Susan Stroman
Los Angeles:
ACTING
U.S.I.U.: Drew Tombrello
Andrew Barnicle
U.C. Irvine: Robert Cohen
DANCE
Ballet, Jazz, Tap - U.S.I.U.:
Javier Velasco, Jack Tygett
U.C. Irvine: Donale McKayle,
El Gabriel, Bernard Johnson
Eric Kunze in Depth
Raves and Comments from Fans
Eric's Reviews
Mamma Mia, Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach
"Sam is the most seriously drawn of the trio of possible fathers. He is played by Eric Kunze, who has that experienced, stage ease and meticulous perfection which comes from a lot of professional experience. Indeed, he has performed major roles on Broadway including Marius in Les Miserables and Chris in Miss Saigon. He and Brummel deliver a sensational “S.O.S.” when it’s clear they still love each other."
Read more here.
Eric Kunze, a veteran Broadway actor like Salonga, is, easily, the real star of the musical. He plays the role by the book--one that any cult follower of the graphic novel would readily and happily approve. Kunze switches gears without any hitch: one time caring, controlling and temperamental the next, pathetic and piteous in the end.
Broadway veteran Eric Kunze nails the difficult role of Bruce with charm, ambiguity and just the right amount of menace and pomposity as he grapples with his obsession with outward order and his own secret longings.
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Eric Kunze possesses a ringing tenor that was ideal for the powerful and stirring “I'm Martin Guerre,” and together with Paz, conveyed a passionate rendering of “Last Night of the World” from “Miss Saigon.”
(more)Eric Kunze - I only need five words to describe his performance and vocals, Perfect Broadway Leading Man…PERIOD!
(more)Kunze has a resplendent tenor voice that would have schools of mermaids swimming toward him! The belt is full and rich, while the vibrato is smooth as silk...Kunze wraps his golden voice around both songs like sparkling gift-wrapped presents to give to the audience. He delivers a magical, fascinating performance.
(more)Eric Kunze, known to Music Circus audiences for his roles as Che, Jesus and Joseph (and a good-looking hunk who probably will play 30-somethings for three decades) is perfectly cast as the GI Chris. His impressive vocal chops never cease to amaze. The combination of dead-on pitch, powerfully resonant yet sweet tone, and surprisingly nuanced and natural acting confirm why he made it to Broadway so early in his career, and why the Music Circus should hire him every chance they get.
4 comments:
He was great in this. You couldn't take your eyes off him. I'm glad I finally found some info on Eric. Hope he keeps doing shows. I'd go just to see him again.
Eric was awesome in Whistle Down the Wind!! I was deeply upset when the producers decided to close the show. They said it was not making money. I saw the show six times and it was sold out! Eric and the cast deserved better. I hope to see him again soon!
I recently attended in Philadelphia a performance of "Whistle Down the Wind.
I am not sure what I expected from the evening but I was 'blown' away by the vocals of Mr. Eric Kunze.
There were moments during the performance that I was transfixed by one of the finest singers I have heard. (and I am not easily impressed)
I am now a new and avid fan and look forward to attending any show that has Eric Kunze in it.
I was so impressed that I searched for and found this blog as I was searching for recordings by Mr. Kunze.
Sadly I have not been able to find any. If there are none then it is time for this gifted performer to share his voice . I know I will purchase any all recording that he makes.
Russell J. Cardamone Jr.
I was in Whistle Down the Wind with Eric Kunze and would just like to say that he is an AMAZING singer!
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