Eric Kunze in Jesus Christ Superstar at Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities in Redondo Beach, April 22 - May 10, 2009

From Variety, Aug.6, 2003:
"When the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice rock opera made its groundbreaking transition from monster album to Broadway musical in 1971, Ben Vereen stole the show as Judas. In the majority of subsequent productions, Jesus has been routinely overshadowed by his betrayer. So the big news at the Wilshire is Christ's restoration from second banana to superstar, thanks to the outstanding voice and imposing presence of Eric Kunze in the title role."

From NewsObserver (North Carolina), Feb. 27, 2007:
"Eric Kunze's firm, smooth tone gives Jesus' emotions full vent, from the frustration in "What's the Buzz" to the tenderness of "Poor Jerusalem" and the anguish of "Gethsemane," a showstopper of mesmerizing power."

For more information and tickets:
http://www.civiclightopera.com/index.html

L.A. Ovation Awards: Congratulations Cast and Crew of Miss Saigon!

Congratulations to Eric and the whole cast and crew of Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities for winning the L.A. Ovation award for Best Musical, Large Theater! Kudos!

















These rehearsal photos are from the Muny "Miss Saigon" in July:



(Taken by Billy Bustamante Photography)

Eric Kunze Nominated for an Ovation Award!

We are happy to congratulate Eric on his nomination for a 2008 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award for his portrayal of Chris in Miss Saigon at the Civic Light Opera in Redondo Beach!
"L.A.'s most coveted theater honor." -- Los Angeles Times

Nominations for the 2008 LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards have been announced. The ceremony will be held at 7:30pm on November 17 at the Harriet & Charles Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State L.A. and will be hosted by Neil Patrick Harris.

The Civic Light Opera of Bay Cities' production of Miss Saigon led the pack with 11 nominations, including nods for actors Kevin Bailey, Jennifer Paz, Misty Cotton, and Eric Kunze, followed by 10 nominations for Musical Theatre West's production of All Shook Up, including nominations for actors Danny Calvert, Bets Malone, Barry Pearl, and Gwen Stewart. The Cabrillo Musical Theatre's productions of Jekyll & Hyde and Singin' in the Rain, received nine nominations each.

http://www.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm/story/15454

LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards site: http://www.lastagealliance.com/ovationaward.asp