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Birth Place: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Hershey Felder is an actor, pianist, writer, director, composer, conductor, and producer who has conjured the spirits of George Gershwin, Frederic Chopin, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Liszt, Leonard Bernstein, Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and Irving Berlin. Felder's solo shows have been seen across America - at The Geffen Playhouse, Pasadena Playhouse, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Hartford Stage, San Diego Repertory Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, Old Globe Theatre, American Repertory Theater, Actors Theatre of Louisville, and Cleveland Playhouse, as well as long runs at Chicago's Royal George Theatre and engagements at New York's Town Hall, 59E59, and the Streicker Center. Throughout the past 20 years, he has given more than 5,000 performances. Described by American Theatre Magazine as "a seductive portraitist, compelling storyteller, and superb concert pianist," Felder's work was named one of TIME Magazine's 2016 Top Plays and Musicals. Felder has become an enormous Bay Area favorite; audiences packed TheatreWorks' regional premieres of Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin; Hershey Felder, Beethoven; and Our Great Tchaikovsky.

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STAGE CREDITS

Maestro: The Art of Leonard Bernstein Maestro: The Art of Leonard Bernstein
[Los Angeles]
Geffen Playhouse Production, 2010
Leonard Bernstein
Beethoven, As I Knew Him Beethoven, As I Knew Him
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
Old Globe Production, 2008
Gerhard von Breuning
Ludwig van Beethoven
Monsieur Chopin Monsieur Chopin
[Chicago (Regional)]
Royal George Theatre Production, 2005
Fryderyk Chopin
George Gershwin Alone
[West End]
London Production, 2004
George Gershwin
Back From Broadway
[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2002
Performer
George Gershwin Alone
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
George Gershwin
Hershey Felder Our Great Tchaikovsky Hershey Felder Our Great Tchaikovsky
[West End]
West End Production, 2017
Performer [Replacement]

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Monsieur Chopin
Bookwriter

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Photos: RACHIMANINOFF AND THE TSAR at Ensemble Theatre Company Photo
Photos: RACHIMANINOFF AND THE TSAR at Ensemble Theatre Company
by Emmy Rice - Apr 4, 2025

Production photos have been released for the limited engagement of Rachmaninoff and the Tsar at Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara (ETC). Check here for the photos!
RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR and More Set for Writers Theatre 2025/26 Season Photo
RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR and More Set for Writers Theatre 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025

Writers Theatre has revealed its 2025/26 season. The five-play season is marked by four productions never seen before in Chicago and two add-on special engagements.  
Ensemble Theatre Company Presents Fourth Production Of Its 46th Season RACHMANINOFF Photo
Ensemble Theatre Company Presents Fourth Production Of Its 46th Season RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will present pianist/actor/playwright/producer Hershey Felder, for a strictly limited engagement of RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR, a new musical play.
Hershey Felder & Jonathan Silverstri to Star in RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR at The Town Photo
Hershey Felder & Jonathan Silverstri to Star in RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR at The Town Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2025

HFP LIVE & THE TOWN HALL will present pianist/actor/playwright/producer Hershey Felder in Rachmaninoff and the Tsar, a new musical play, for one night only. Learn more.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR and More Set for Berkshire Theatre Group Late Spring Events Photo
MATILDA THE MUSICAL JR and More Set for Berkshire Theatre Group Late Spring Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Berkshire Theatre Group has revealed the 2025 late spring lineup at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, including Matilda Jr. and many more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Hershey Felder Will Bring RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR to South Coast Repertory Photo
Hershey Felder Will Bring RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR to South Coast Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

South Coast Repertory and HFP LIVE will present pianist/actor/playwright/producer Hershey Felder, for a strictly limited engagement of Rachmaninoff and the Tsar.
Review: RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Photo
Review: RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Steve Murray - Jan 13, 2025

What did our critic think of RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley?
Interview: Hershey Felder of RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Photo
Interview: Hershey Felder of RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - Jan 8, 2025

BroadwayWorld chats with perennially popular pianist/actor/playwright Hershey Felder about 'Rachmaninoff and the Tsar,' which he says will be his last composer play, running at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley January 10th to February 9th in Mountain View, CA.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; IN THE HEIGHTS at Cabrillo Stage Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; Cabrillo Stage Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
WISH YOU WERE HERE Makes West Coast Premiere At South Coast Repertory Photo
WISH YOU WERE HERE Makes West Coast Premiere At South Coast Repertory
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2024

South Coast Repertory will bring the Pulitzer Prize-winning, Orange County native Sanaz Toossi home with the West Coast premiere of her comedy Wish You Were Here.
Bill Kerlin Steps Down as Managing Director of the Laguna Playhouse Photo
Bill Kerlin Steps Down as Managing Director of the Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2024

Laguna Playhouse announced that Bill Kerlin will step down from his position as Managing Director of the Laguna Playhouse to focus solely on his work as Managing Director of North Coast Repertory.  
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards; IN THE HEIGHTS at Cabrillo Stage Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 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 2024 BWW San Francisco / Bay Area Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Laguna Playhouse to Present Three Holiday Shows This Month Photo
Laguna Playhouse to Present Three Holiday Shows This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 7, 2024

Laguna Playhouse is inviting audiences to enjoy the holiday season with three magical holiday shows. Learn more about the shows and how to get tickets here!
Hershey Felder to Present RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR at TheatreWorks Photo
Hershey Felder to Present RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR at TheatreWorks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2024

Pianist/actor/playwright/producer Hershey Felder will return to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley as Sergei Rachmaninoff in the Northern California Premiere of Rachmaninoff and the Tsar. Learn how to purchase tickets.
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW San Francisco / Bay Area Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld San Francisco / Bay Area Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Hershey Felder to Return to TheatreWorks as Rachmaninoff Photo
Hershey Felder to Return to TheatreWorks as Rachmaninoff
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2024

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will ring in 2025 with the return of virtuoso performer/pianist Hershey Felder in Hershey Felder Jonathan Silvestri Rachmaninoff and the Tsar. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
WOMAN ON A LEDGE Starring Rita Costanzi to be Presented at Theater For The New City Photo
WOMAN ON A LEDGE Starring Rita Costanzi to be Presented at Theater For The New City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2024

Rita Costanzi will return to the New York stage in WOMAN ON A LEDGE, a dramatic play based on her memoir, exploring the challenges faced by a female musician balancing artistry with family roles. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards Photo
Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Hershey Felder been in?

Hershey Felder has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Hershey Felder been in?

Hershey Felder has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Hershey Felder's first West End show?

Hershey Felder's first West End show was Hershey Felder Our Great Tchaikovsky which opened in

How many shows has Hershey Felder written?

Hershey Felder has written 5 shows including George Gershwin Alone (Bookwriter), Back From Broadway (Bookwriter), Monsieur Chopin (Bookwriter), Beethoven, As I Knew Him (Bookwriter), Maestro: The Art of Leonard Bernstein (Bookwriter).

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