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BIO

Most recently played Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge! on Broadway. He was in the original Broadway companies of Waitress, Pretty Woman, Kinky Boots, Rocky, The Last Ship and Soul Doctor (Drama Desk Award Best Actor nomination). Eric received the inaugural Joel Hirschhorn Award from the L.A. Drama Critics Circle. Film/television credits include The Greatest Showman, Waitress: Live on Broadway, “Elementary,” “Alias,” and “Live From Lincoln Center: South Pacific.” He is Jessica Rush’s husband and Elliot’s dad.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Great Gatsby: A New Musical The Great Gatsby: A New Musical
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Wolfsheim
Waitress Waitress
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2021
Cal
Fly Fly
[San Diego, CA (Regional)]
West Coast Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse, 2020
Hook
Moulin Rouge! Moulin Rouge!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Harold Zidler [Replacement]
Harold Zidler [Replacement]
Pretty Woman Pretty Woman
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Mr. Thompson
Pretty Woman Pretty Woman
[Chicago]
World Premiere, 2018
Mr. Thompson
Waitress Waitress
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Cal [Replacement]
Cal
Waitress Waitress
[Boston]
American Repertory Theater World Premiere Production, 2015
Cal
Parade Parade
[New York]
Manhattan Concert Production at Lincoln Center, 2015
Officer Starnes
Chain Gang Guard
Middle-Aged Man from Valdosta
The Last Ship The Last Ship
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Freddy Newlands
Rocky Rocky
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Gazzo
Soul Doctor Soul Doctor
[Broadway]
2013
Shlomo
Kinky Boots Kinky Boots
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Ensemble
Mr. Price (Understudy)
George (Understudy)
Don (Understudy)
South Pacific South Pacific
[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2008
Ensemble [Replacement]
Stewpot [Replacement]
Captain George Brackett, U.S.N. (Understudy) [Replacement]
Camelot
[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 2007
Merlyn
The Wild Party
[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Revival, 2005
Burrs

Soul Doctor [Off-Broadway] New York Theatre Workshop, 2012 Shlomo Carlebach



Movies

Rushmore
[ 1998 ] Architect
The Royal Tenenbaums
[ 2001 ] Medical Student
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
[ 2004 ] Air Kentucky Pilot
Fantastic Mr. Fox
[ 2009 ] Kristofferson, Eric Anderson
Moonrise Kingdom
[ 2012 ] Secretary McIntire Eric Anderson

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Eric Anderson, Soul Doctor

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Video: Sarah Hyland Takes First Bows in THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
Video: Sarah Hyland Takes First Bows in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Sarah Hyland officially took her first bows as Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby last night, Monday, February 10. Check out video of her first bows here!
Sarah Hyland Begins Performances in THE GREAT GATSBY Tonight Photo
Sarah Hyland Begins Performances in THE GREAT GATSBY Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025

Sarah Hyland is returning to Broadway as Daisy Buchanan in the musical The Great Gatsby, beginning tonight Monday, February 10!  Hyland will star opposite Ryan McCartan as Jay Gatsby.
Video: Eva Noblezada Takes Final Bows in THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
Video: Eva Noblezada Takes Final Bows in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

Eva Noblezada played her final performance as Daisy Buchanan in the Broadway musical The Great Gatsby on January 30, 2025 at The Broadway Theatre. Check out a video of her final bow here, including a post-show speech given by director Marc Bruni.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsals for 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Jan 29, 2025

Go inside rehearsals for 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse. This gripping new musical tells the inspirational story of one of the most important friendships in our nation’s history, and a divided country coming together. Summer, 1862.
Video: Ryan McCartan Takes First Bow in THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
Video: Ryan McCartan Takes First Bow in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025

Ryan McCartan has officially taken over the role of Jay Gatsby in the Broadway musical The Great Gatsby. He took his first bow on January 21, 2025. Check out video of McCartan's first curtain call here!
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Sets Max Streaming Date Photo
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Sets Max Streaming Date
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2025

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles will be available to stream on Max in time for Valentine's Day, February 14, 2025. The filmed capture was screened in theaters in December of 2023 and is also available to rent and purchase.
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY's Ryah Nixon Discusses Doing a Broadway Show Every Day Photo
Video: THE GREAT GATSBY's Ryah Nixon Discusses Doing a Broadway Show Every Day
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 28, 2024

The Great Gatsby ensemble member and understudy Ryah Nixon discusses the reality of doing a Broadway show every day in the video here! 
Spotlight: 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Spotlight: 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by BWW Special Offer - Dec 24, 2024

A Gripping World-Premiere Musical Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass had three pivotal conversations that shaped the course of history. This new musical tells the inspirational story of one of the most important friendships in our nation’s history, and a divided country coming together.
Ivan Hernandez Replaces Brian Stokes Mitchell in La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN; Car Photo
Ivan Hernandez Replaces Brian Stokes Mitchell in La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN; Carmen Cusack & More Join Cast
by Joshua Wright - Dec 19, 2024

Complete casting has been revealed for La Jolla Playhouse production of 3 Summers of Lincoln. Ivan Hernandez will play President Abraham Lincoln in its upcoming world premiere with book by Joe DiPietro; lyrics by Daniel J. Watts and Joe DiPietro; music by Crystal Monee Hall; choreography by Jon Rua and Daniel J. Watts; and directed by Christopher Ashley, the Rich Family Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse.
Sarah Hyland to Star as Daisy in THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway Photo
Sarah Hyland to Star as Daisy in THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

Sarah Hyland will return to Broadway as Daisy Buchanan in the musical The Great Gatsby. Learn more about the cast and see how to purchase tickets to the production!
Eva Noblezada to Play Final Performance in THE GREAT GATSBY in January Photo
Eva Noblezada to Play Final Performance in THE GREAT GATSBY in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2024

Tony Award nominee Eva Noblezada will play her final performance as Daisy Buchanan in the Broadway musical The Great Gatsby in January. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Terrence Mann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway Photo
Terrence Mann Will Join THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024

Tony nominee Terrence Mann will star as Wolfsheim in the Broadway musical The Great Gatsby beginning next month. Mann joins the company as the musical kicks off The Great Gatsby Centennial Celebration.
Ryan McCartan to Play Jay Gatsby in THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway Photo
Ryan McCartan to Play Jay Gatsby in THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2024

Ryan McCartan will play the enigmatic Jay Gatsby in the Broadway musical The Great Gatsby. Learn more about McCartan who takes over for Jeremy Jordan and the production, and see how to purchase tickets.
Jeremy Jordan Will Play Final Performance in THE GREAT GATSBY Photo
Jeremy Jordan Will Play Final Performance in THE GREAT GATSBY
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2024

Jeremy Jordan will play his final performance as Jay Gatsby in the new Broadway musical The Great Gatsby, on Sunday, January 19, 2025. The musical is now playing at The Broadway Theatre, with a new block of tickets on sale through September 7, 2025.
Tickets to THE GREAT GATSBY Now on Sale Through September 2025 Photo
Tickets to THE GREAT GATSBY Now on Sale Through September 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2024

The Great Gatsby at The Broadway Theatre has released a new block of tickets and is now on sale through September 7, 2025. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Shop THE GREAT GATSBY Broadway Merch in Our Shop Photo
Shop THE GREAT GATSBY Broadway Merch in Our Shop
by Team BWW - Oct 16, 2024

Shop The Great Gatsby on Broadway Merch in BroadwayWorld's Theater Shop! Pick from The Great Gatsby Party Tumbler, The Great Gatsby Map Tote, The Great Gatsby Logo Tee, The Great Gatsby Old Sport Hat and more.
Sara Chase Returns as Myrtle in THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway Photo
Sara Chase Returns as Myrtle in THE GREAT GATSBY on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2024

Original Broadway cast member Sara Chase returned to the Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel The Great Gatsby last night, following her medical leave of absence. Learn more!
Chilina Kennedy to Continue as Myrtle in THE GREAT GATSBY for Two Additional Weeks Photo
Chilina Kennedy to Continue as Myrtle in THE GREAT GATSBY for Two Additional Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024

Chilina Kennedy will be starring as Myrtle in the Broadway musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s landmark novel The Great Gatsby for an additional two weeks. The production stars Jeremy Jordan, Eva Noblezada and more. Learn how to purchase tickets !
Brian Stokes Mitchell to Star in 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse Photo
Brian Stokes Mitchell to Star in 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2024

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the initial cast for its upcoming world-premiere musical 3 Summers of Lincoln. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Removed From PBS Schedule Photo
WAITRESS: THE MUSICAL Film Removed From PBS Schedule
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 1, 2024

The recording of Waitress: The Musical, starring Sara Bareilles has been removed from the 2024 PBS lineup. It was previously set to air on PBS Great Performances.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Eric Anderson been in?

Eric Anderson has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Eric Anderson been in?

Eric Anderson has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Eric Anderson been nominated for?

and Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Soul Doctor.

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