DAN HOY
ACTOR
BIOGRAPHY
Dan Hoy has been praised by critics across the country for his “incredible voice”, “heartrending performances”, and “rousing” stage presence. He traveled the US and Canada with the 1st national tour of the Cats revival as Munkustrap, where critics described his performance as “rich,” “bold,” and “engaging,” with one reviewer stating, “Hoy’s performance is stunning. In almost every single scene he is in, he steals… He manages to be a Jellicle star.”
This season, Dan appears as Anatole in Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival and makes an exciting debut, soon to be announced.
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Last season, Dan made his off-Broadway debut in Between the Lines at the Tony Kiser Theater/2nd Stage, serving as the production’s principal standby and dance captain.
Select regional credits include Drew in Rock of Ages at John W. Engeman Theater, Billy in Carousel at Off-Brand Opera, Gabe in Next to Normal at Theater on the Square, the title role in Pippin at Thin Air Theater Company, Jamie in The Last Five Years at Revolution Theatrics, Jim O’Connor in The Glass Menagerie at Big Dog Theatrics, and Trigorin in The Seagull at Arts Haus.
In addition to his theatrical pursuits, Dan has appeared in numerous concert engagements, ranging from solo shows at 54 Below to symphonic premieres at Carnegie Hall. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre from Baldwin Wallace University.
Current as of July 19, 2023.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
“...a wonder..." – BroadwayWorld LA
Cats – “Specialty song and dances are filled with bold personality, the most engaging of which is Munkustrap (Dan Hoy), the alpha male protector of the group who also acts as narrator. In a show that can overwhelm the senses with all of its moving parts, his face in stillness is a wonder.”
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"...stunning..." - The Signal
Cats – As a general rule, there is not a true protagonist in 'Cats,' but Hoy’s Munkustrap definitely tries to be in this production. Munkustrap is the show’s emcee and Hoy’s performance is stunning. In almost every single scene he is in, he steals. While Munkustrap is one of the few Jellicle cats that does not receive a musical introduction, he manages to be a Jellicle star.