Erich is a proud Queer artist, activist and member of AEA.

About

Erich W. Schleck (he/they), originally from Seattle, is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre.

Erich most recently starred as Herod in the Regent’s Open Air/50th Anniversary Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. Erich made their West End Debut in the record breaking run of Blippi the Musical after touring as Blippi in North America. They were nominated for a 2023 Olivier Award for Best Family Show and proceeded to return as Blippi for engagements in Africa, Dubai, and The Philippines.

Erich is also a rising star in the Cabaret space serving as the host of Musical Mischief; a speakeasy style variety show. He has made several hosting and cabaret appearances all across New York at The Green Room 42, 54 Below, RedEye, The Stonewall Inn, The Gramercy Theatre, Fresco’s and more.

He has been seen regionally as Finch in Newsies, Peter in Jesus Christ Superstar (NCC Summer Theatre), Melchior in Spring Awakening, Emcee in Cabaret (Ballyhoo Theatre), and Carrie starring Alice Ripley (Balagan Theatre). He is featured on the Original Cast Recording of A Christmas Story (5th Avenue Theatre). Some favorites from CCM include The Rocky Horror Show (Riff-Raff), Yeast Nation (Jan-the-Wise), Guys and Dolls, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sondheim on Sondheim, Children of Eden and Rocket Science as Heston (CCM Incubator Project).