Biography

Originally from Greensboro, North Carolina, Drew studied at Carnegie Mellon University before moving to New York where he has spent the majority of his time as an actor. An original revival cast member of the classic musical On A Clear Day You Can See Forever where he played the role of Warren to critical acclaim alongside the incomparable Harry Connick, Jr. He has also starred on Broadway in Jersey Boys as well as originating the role of Bob Gaudio in the Chicago Production of the international smash hit. Drew has performed for some of the American Theatre's greatest directors at Lincoln Center Theatre, A.R.T. in Boston, Atlantic Theatre Company, Playwrights Horizons, Chicago's Goodman Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, the Vineyard Theatre, Utah Shakespearean Festival, and the NYTW including A Minister's Wife, Gary Marshall's Billy & Ray, and Anne of Green Gables (Off-Broadway).

As a concert performer Drew was a featured soloist at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall for the oratorio I Believe by Zane Zalis, which was presented by Distinguished Concerts, International. He also performed for the World Science Festival's 2012 Gala at the world famous Jazz at Lincoln Center as well as Unsung Carolyn Leigh, a 'Live From Lincoln Center Concert Series' broadcast from the Allen Room. He has also performed at 54-Below as part of a number of festivals and concerts celebrating both established and new composers including Frank Wildhorn and Drew Brody.

Academically, Drew has co-authored a paper about Professional Singers along with several faculty members at the NYU Voice Center. The published data has garnered a great deal of attention and although an accomplished performer, he is also a Post-Baccalaureate student at Columbia University. He also holds a degree from the now centennially recognized School of Drama at Carnegie Mellon University.
- IMDb mini biography by: Drew Gehling