Eric Anderson Picks the Shows That Shaped Him

Which shows from Broadway past have made the biggest impact on Broadway present? How have the legends of yesterday shaped the stars of today? BroadwayWorld is finding out in The Shows That Shaped Me.

In this video, watch as Moulin Rouge! star Eric Anderson walks us through the aisles of the Drama Book Shop to tell us all about the plays and musicals that made him the artist he is today. Can you guess which classics he most adores?

Anderson is currently starring as ‘Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge! on Broadway, which plays its final performance on August 30. Moulin Rouge! The Musical opened to critical acclaim on July 25, 2019, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, where it holds the record for the highest-grossing production in the theatre’s 100-year history. The show won ten 2021 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

Eric Anderson was Harold Zidler in the very first reading of Moulin Rouge! nearly ten years ago, and is honored to return to help close it out. He has originated roles on Broadway in The Great Gatsby, Waitress, Pretty Woman, Kinky Boots, Rocky, The Last Ship, and the title role of Soul Doctor (Drama Desk nomination). Film and television credits include: The Greatest Showman, Waitress: Live on Broadway, “American Classic,” “Elementary,” “Alias,” and Live from Lincoln Center: South Pacific. He is Jessica Rush’s husband and Elliot’s dad.