CHUCK WAGNER SAG-AFTRA AEA
1200 Maldonado Drive,
Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
850-549-5611 email:chuckwagner@msn.com
Representation:
- Cruises and Concerts contact TAD MANAGMENT
- Broadway, Film and Television BRS GAGE
New York: 1650 BROADWAY SUITE 1410, NEW YORK, NY 10019
212-757-0098 (Steven Unger ext. 17)
Los Angeles: 323-857-6666 5757 WILSHIRE BLVD. SUITE 659, LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
Executive Summary
With over 30 years experience on the Broadway stage and beyond, both in the spotlight and behind the scenes, I’ve been blessed to work with the best in the business.
From my start at THE LOST COLONY through my superhero days as AUTOMAN, my Broadway debut as one of THE THREE MUSKETEERS, my fairy tale years as both Princes and the Wolf in INTO THE WOODS, my dark brooding years as the Doctor and the Monster in JEKYLL & HYDE and the dark Inspector Javert in LES MISERABLES to my international years as the enchanted Beast in Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST I continue to share the Magic of Theatre with audiences around the world.
For 4 years I lived on a train serving as Ringmaster of THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH - THE RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS helping to move, setup and pack out that amazing production.
I currently produce and perform LIVING THE DREAM and CLASSIC in which I present 'the Broadway Musical Adventure of my Lifetime' through story and song.
I also teach a variety of Masterclasses including in depth studies of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, LES MISERABLES, JEKYLL & HYDE and INTO THE WOODS, working with student actors in exploration of these classic works and more.
Objective
To bring optimism to all of my endeavors. To entertain, to educate, to learn, to share and to inspire.
Theatrical Highlights
•Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the Beast, Broadway, Toronto
•Into The Woods, both Princes and the Wolf, Broadway, National Tour
•Les Miserables, Javert, Broadway, National Tour, Jean Valjean, regional
• Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH Ringmaster, National Tour, Madison Square Garden
•Dracula the musical, Dracula, Van Helsing, Broadway
•Jekyll & Hyde, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. World premiere, International Tour
•Camelot (starring Robert Goulet) Lancelot, regional
Television Highlights
• The Late Show with David Letterman, The CBS Mailman (musical guest), CBS
• Automan, Automan, 20th Century Fox / ABC
• As The World Turns, The Reverend ‘Elvis’, CBS
• All My Children, Dr. Gordon, Veterinarian ABC
• Into The Woods, Rapunzel’s Prince, Great Performances, PBS
• Matlock: Lovers & Lawyers, D. A. Morgan (musical guest star), NBC
• Dynasty: The Divorce, Chad Danning, ABC
•One Life to Live, Klaus Eichman, ABC
•The Dukes of Hazzard: Welcome Back Bo ’n Luke, Joey Bryan (villain). CBS
Cinema Highlights
• America 3000, Korvis (starring), Golan/Globus: Cannon Films
• The Sisterhood, Mikal (starring), Concorde/New Horizon
• Space Evaders, Captain Blade, Think Tank Productions
•Monster Island, Pirate Captain, a film by Eric Brevig
Recordings
• Chuck Wagner, Wagner Dreams Unlimited
• The Civil War: Various Soldiers of the North & South, Atlantic Records
• Dracula the Musical: Abraham Van Helsing, demo: music by Frank Wildhorn
• Dillinger: Public Enemy Number One, Melvin Purvis, Blue Mountain Music
• The Scarlet Pimpernel: Sir Percy/The Scarlet Pimpernel, EMI Broadway Angel
• Star Wars: The Musical, Han Solo demo: Music by Charles Strouse
•Into The Woods: (Grammy: Best Cast Album) Rapunzel’s Prince RCA
Special skills
• I’m a powerful singer, actor and Master of Ceremonies with worldwide experience in multiple media.
• I Produce, direct and manage musical theatre productions for youth and adult groups.
• I have extensive Public Relations experience both on and off camera.
Publications
Harvard Business Review, Playing to the Back Row: a conversation with Ringmaster Chuck Wagner
(with Julia Kirby), January edition, 2009
HAUNTING THE BELASCO, a website celebrating the spirit of 19th Century Theatre impresario David Belasco (2004-2008)
Educational service
•Transitions to Disney Leadership graduate, (2016)
•Roundabout Theatre Teaching Artist, Anything Goes Tour (2012-2013)
• Instructor and Director , Visiting Artist in Residence, University of West Florida,Pensacola, Florida (2003-2004)
• Alumnus BFA Drama, University of Southern California, Los Angeles (1979-1980) Recipient of the Jack Nicholson Scholarship for Artistic Excellence
• USC/USA International Acting Troupe, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Edinburgh,Scotland(1979)
• Joe Layton's Professional Theatre Workshop at The Lost Colony, Manteo, North Carolina (1977-1978)
• Alumnus BFA Drama, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa (1977-1978)
Other
• Executive assistant, Transportation coordinator & Support fleet supervisor
for Mechanical Beach Operations: BP’s Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill response, Pensacola
•Solo Vocalist, HEROES ON BROADWAY, with the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra
•Solo Vocalist, LIVING THE DREAM, originally performed of the Disney Cruise Line
•Stage Manager, Walt Disney Theatre, Disney Cruise Line
Institutional Service
• Producer/Director/Performer, BRINGING BROADWAY HOME: a Benefit Concert for the University of West Florida Theatre Department, 2003
• USC Ambassador, University of Southern California, Los Angeles 1980 -present
• Spokesman for Autism Speaks at the United Nations 2009
• Spokesman for America Supports You, a nationwide coalition of Military Men and
Women and their Families 2005-2009
Honors and Awards
• Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Outstanding Performer 136th and 138th editions, “World’s Greatest Ringmaster” 2006 - 2009
• Canada's Dora Mavor Moore Award Nominee, Best Actor in a Musical (The Beast in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast) 1995
• Drama-Logue Award for Best Actor in a Musical (Curly in Oklahoma!) 1986
• Saturn Award for Outstanding Actor in a Sci-Fi Series (Automan in Automan) 1984
• Fringe First Award (Tilden in Buried Child), Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Scotland 1979
• Jack Nicholson Scholarship for Artistic Excellence at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles (Full Tuition) 1979-1980
• Alpha Psi Omega's Outstanding Freshman in Theatre, University ofAlabama,Tuscaloosa 1976-1977
Membership in Professional Organizations
•Actors' Equity Association since 1976 • Screen Actors' Guild since 1980
Certifications
Seafarer’s Medical Certificate: Certified Fit for duty 8/26/2015
Personal Survival Techniques: DCL 4/13/2021
Passenger Ship Training: DCL 4/07/2021
Elementary First Aid-Theory: DCL 4/07/2021
Security Awareness: DCL 4/05/2021
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting-Theory: DCL 4/03/2021
Personal Safety and Social Responsibility: DCL 4/01/2021
Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than fast Rescue Boats in accordance to
STCW 1978 as amended STCW Chapter VI/2, Section A-VI/2 and Tables A-VI/2-1 completed 6/17/2016
(expanded Theatre and Television credits)
THEATRE:
Seaplane: the Musical, Alexander Graham Bell, Saenger Theatre, Pensacola, FL
Les Miserables Jean Valjean, Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma City, OK
Les Miserables Javert Studio Tenn, Nashville, TN
Les Miserables Javert North Carolina Theatre, Raleigh, NC
Anything Goes Captain of the S.S. American, National Tour
Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway concert series US and Canadian tours
Hello Dolly! Horace Vandergelder Studio Tenn, Nashville
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus Ringmaster Two US Tours
Annie Get Your Gun Frank Butler Okaloosa Walton Fine Arts Center
Anyone Can Whistle J. Bowden Hapgood Prince Theatre, Philadelphia
Dracula the Musical Standby:Dracula/Van Helsing Belasco, Broadway*
A Little Night Music Count Carl Magnus Malcolm Chicago Shakespeare
Mame Beauregard Jackson Pickett Burnside North Shore Music Theatre
Kiss Me Kate General HoweII/Fred Graham/Petruchio National Tour
1776 Edward Rutledge Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth, TX
Jekyll & Hyde Dr.Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Broadway Tour: US & Canada
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast The Beast Palace, Broadway
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast The Beast Princess of Wales, Toronto
Les Miserables Javert Imperial Theatre, Broadway
Les Miserables Javert National Tour, US & Canada
Svengali Svengali (World Premiere) Alley, Houston/Asolo, Sarasota*
Jekyll &Hyde Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde (World Premiere) Alley, Houston*
Camelot (starring Robert Goulet) Lancelot TUTS, Houston
Into The Woods Wolf/ Cinderella’s Prince National Tour, US & Canada *
Into The Woods Rapunzel’s Prince OBC Martin Beck, Broadway*
Oklahoma! Curly McLain Starlight Bowl, San Diego
The Three Musketeers (revival) Athos Broadway Theatre, Broadway*
* =Original Cast
TELEVISION:
The Late Show with David Letterman The CBS Mailman (musical guest)
Automan Automan 20th Century Fox /ABC
As The World Turns The Reverend ‘Elvis’ CBS
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Disney’s Beast NBC
The Late Show with David Letterman The Beltway Bunch CBS
All My Children Dr. Gordon, Veterinarian ABC
Into The Woods Rapunzel’s Prince Great Performances, PBS
Matlock: Lovers & Lawyers. D. A. Morgan (musical guest star) NBC
Loving Clark Madison, CEO Desir Cosmetics ABC
Dynasty: The Divorce Chad Danning ABC
One Life to Live Klaus Eichman ABC
General Hospital Randall Thompson Exec. Assistant ELQ ABC
The Dukes of Hazzard: Welcome Back Bo ’n Luke (guest villain) CBS
