Erich Bergen made his Broadway debut in Waitress, taking on the role of Dr. Pomatter at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, June 5 for a run through August 12. He assumes the role from original star Drew Gehling, who will go on to head the cast of the upcoming world premiere of Dave.
Bergen previously appeared in the national tour and Las Vegas productions of Jersey Boys, playing Bob Gaudio. He went on to reprise his performance in the 2014 film adaptation. He can currently be seen as Blake Moran on CBS’ Madam Secretary.
Flip through photos of his first bow below:
Erich Bergen
Erich Bergen
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Erich Bergen
Steve Vinovich
Caitlin Houlahan, Christopher Fitzgerald, Erich Bergen, and Benny Elledge
Katharine McPhee and cast
Katharine McPhee and cast
Katie Grober, Caitlin Houlahan, Christopher Fitzgerald, Erich Bergen, Benny Elledge, and Tiffany Man
Erich Bergen and Benny Elledge
Caitlin Houlahan, Christopher Fitzgerald, Erich Bergen, Benny Elledge, and Tiffany Mann
Ben Thompson, Steve Vinovich, NaTasha Yvette Williams, Katharine McPhee, Katie Grober, Caitlin Houlahan, Christopher Fitzgerald, Erich Bergen, and Benny Elledge
NaTasha Yvette Williams, Katharine McPhee, Katie Grober, Caitlin Houlahan, and Christopher Fitzgerald
NaTasha Yvette Williams, Katharine McPhee, Katie Grober, Caitlin Houlahan, Christopher Fitzgerald, Erich Bergen, Benny Elledge, and Tiffany Mann
Katharine McPhee, Katie Grober, Caitlin Houlahan, Christopher Fitzgerald, Erich Bergen, Benny Elledge, and Tiffany Mann