Jeremy Kushnier

Overview

Kushnier is most well known for originating the role of Ren McCormick in the musical rendition of Footloose, and 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 starred in the Chicago cast, and then opened the Vegas production. 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. He played Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine in the first national tour of the Pulitzer Prize winning musical Next to Normal. He is currently on Broadway in a revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, playing a priest and understudying the roles of Judas, Jesus and Pilate.....He is currently on Broadway in the Musical Show Called PARAMOUR via Cirque Du Soleil Group----2016 at the Lyric Theater, NYC

He is married to Jenny Lee Stern.

Early life

Jeremy Kushnier was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Kushnier attended Miles MacDonell Collegiate, the Winnipeg School of Performing Arts, and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, all in Winnipeg. He is the brother of the actor Serge Kushnier and the musician Bryce Kushnier, involved with the electronic project vitaminsforyou.

Kushnier travelled by bus from Toronto to New York City to audition for a role in Footloose in 1997.

Footloose

Original, musical

Rent

Original, musical, drama

Theatre credits

Music

Jeremy Kushnier's first CD, In Time (2002), is a celebration of relationships, life and love. Growing up, Jeremy's influences ranged from The Beatles 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

Kushnier's second album "Jeremy Kushnier" in 2006 (produced by Jonathan Dinklage) 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

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