Luther Creek

Luther Creek born January 28 1972 is an American actor and singer best known for his roles in Broadway and West End musicals Born in Stamford Connecticut Creek is the son of J Fred Creek a realtor from New Mexico and his wife Patricia originally of Indianapolis Luther grew up in towns throughout the Midwest and Southwest as his family moved frequently He attended high school in Indiana where he began to perform in community theatre He also performed in rock bands Creeks Broadway roles include Roger Davis in Rent 1998 after having played Mark Cohen in the National Tour of Rent beginning in 1996 and then Roger beginning in 1997 Lyle in Footloose 1999 and Bobby Strong in Urinetown 2003 In the early 1990s Creek understudied the title role in the European premiere of Tommy Creek also played the role of Claude in the 1993 James Radodirected 25th anniversary US national tour of Hair 1994 and the 2001 City Center Encores concert of Hair with Tom Plotkin and Idina Menzel He also appeared in the 2000 revival of Jesus Christ Superstar OffBroadway roles have included Peter in A Man of No Importance 2002 His latest role is Woof in the 2010 West End revival of Hair He is currently starring in the new Broadway musical SpiderMan Turn Off the Dark in the role of Kenny Kong McFarlane among others The show began previews on November 28 2010 and opened June 14 2011 The shows Broadway run concluded on January 4 2014 Creek has also appeared in films and on television including gueststarring roles in several episodes of the Law Order franchise and has done voice work