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Jeremy Kushnier

Jeremy Kushnier (born September 30, 1975) is a stage actor and songwriter. He is most famous for his role in the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys in the role of Tommy Devito and was one of the "Top 10 Great Chicago Performances of 2007". He recently starred in the Chicago cast, and then opened the Vegas production in March.[1] He took over the role of Tommy on August 21, 2008 as part of the Toronto engagement of Jersey Boys, which was part of the North American tour.[2] He is currently playing Tommy DeVito as part of the Canadian cast of Jersey Boys in Toronto, which opened on December 12, 2008. He is married to Jenny Lee Stern.

Biography

Childhood and early life

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and attended Miles MacDonell Collegiate in Winnipeg.

The Brothers Kushnier

Brother of actor Serge Kushnier.

Brother of musician Bryce Kushnier, of the electronic project vitaminsforyou.

Bus Ride

Kushnier took a 12-hour bus ride from Toronto to New York City to audition for a role in Footloose in 1997.[3]

Broadway Actor

Footloose

Original, Musical Starring: Jeremy Kushnier [Ren McCormack] October 22, 1998 - July 2, 2000

Rent

Original, Musical, Drama Starring: Jeremy Kushnier [Roger Davis] - Replacement (November 17, 2003 - January 17, 2005)

Theatre Credits

  • (1990) Performed in Say It With Music at the Rainbow Stage
  • (1995) Cast in the Toronto production of The Who's Tommy; later toured Canada
  • Performed as a swing in the Canadian production of Rent
  • (2000) Cast as one of the leads in The Rhythm Club; premiered at The Signature Theater in Arlington, Virginia
  • (2001) Played Roger in the Benny Tour production of Rent[4]
  • (2002–2003) Playing Radames in the national tour of Disney's Aida
  • Appeared in the workshops of the stage musicals "Summer of '42" and "Joe: The Musical"
  • Appeared in the Readings for Hamlet - The Musical, ROOMS, and Drift
  • Appeared in American Duet featuring Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish, in February 2004.
  • (2005) Played Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Kansas City Starlight Theatre.[citation needed]
  • (2006) Played Roger in World Tour of Rent.
  • (2006) Played Jerry in Full Monty at Maine State Music Theater[5]
  • (2007) Played Jamie in Bright Lights, Big City.
  • (2008) Stars in the hit play, Jersey Boys, as Tommy DeVito in the LaSalle Theatre in Chicago[6]
  • (2010) Playing Freddie Trumper in Signature Theatre's production of Chess [7]

Music

Released his debut CD In Time in 2002.

Jeremy's first CD, In Time, is a celebration of relationships, life and love. Growing up, Jeremy's influences ranged from The Beatles (I know it's cliché, but it's true) to Billy Joel. Loving the singer/song writer genre he quickly developed his own style of writing, ranging from light ballads to edgy rock and roll.

  1. angel light
  2. randi
  3. the ride's on me
  4. brooklyn baby
  5. your little tragedy
  6. in time
  7. back away
  8. feminenemy
  9. here for you
  10. the smile in her eyes

Released his EP "Jeremy Kushnier" in 2006 produced by Jonathan Dinklage.

Jeremy's second album is a more grounded look at life through clearer glasses. This EP conceived and produced with his friend and musical director Jonathan Dinklage is an acoustic blend of rock and pop that gleans its inspiration from an era of analog tape and tube warmth. A time when one good take could make an album. This album was recorded with a group of musicians with the feel and talent to pull this inspiration together in a truly creative and original way. There is an honesty in this recording that keeps it grounded without taking itself too seriously. Jeremy's writing continues to fuse his love of singer songwriters with his self proclaimed pop addiction. From the moody Allison to the B52's - esque Lullaby this follow up to his first release "In Time" is sure to leave you wanting more.

  1. Why
  2. Lullaby
  3. Allison
  4. The one about Drew
  5. Stars

Soundtrack: 

"One Tree Hill" (1 episode, 2006)

Can't Stop This Thing We've Started (2006) TV episode (performer: "Allison")

Movies

Actor: The Adulterer (2000) .... Aaron[8]

Education

Royal Winnipeg Ballet - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Winnipeg School of Performing Arts - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Miles MacDonell Collegiate

See also

Bibliography

References

  1. ^ 'Jersey Boys' Las Vegas to Star Bergen, Faugno, Kushnier & Leibow (LasVegas.BroadwayWorld.com)
  2. ^ Bwarie, Gouveia, Kushnier and Rannells Will Star in Toronto Engagement of Jersey Boys
  3. ^ Actor, musician, singer & ten year old...all in one - Stringers Fall '04
  4. ^ The Standard - Hong Kong's First FREE English Newspaper
  5. ^ 'Full Monty' guys reveal their talent, too
  6. ^ Broadway in Chicago presents Jersey Boys
  7. ^ http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jill_Paice_Euan_Morton_Jeremy_Kushnier_Lead_Cast_Of_CHESS_At_Signature_Theatre_20100421
  8. ^ Grandfather Films - The Adulterer page
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