Career Overview/Playbill Bios

Hi-5 (The Learning Channel and Discovery Kids)
Curtis Cregan (Curtis, Jup Jup) is one of the co-stars of "Hi-5," the Emmy-nominated children's show seen weekdays on TLC and Discovery Kids. Prior to "Hi-5," Curtis appeared on Broadway in Rent and toured internationally with productions of Rent and Grease. Born January 18, 1977, Curtis grew up near Lansing, Michigan. He studied musical theatre at Interlochen Arts Academy and Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, and he also hosted a Nickelodeon show at Paramount's Kings Island in Ohio. In addition to Rent and Grease, his musical theatre credits include roles in Anything Goes, The Secret Garden, The Who's Tommy, Oklahoma!, and The Pirates of Penzance. He currently lives in New York City.

Rent (Broadway)
Curtis Cregan (Gordon, the man, Mr. Grey, and others) is darn right excited to make his Broadway debut in Rent. When not onstage he enjoys traveling as much as his bank account will allow. Most recently he hiked volcanic peaks in Hawaii, explored caves through New Zealand and sailed off the coast of Australia. Curtis' favorite pastime in NYC is dodging cabbies and pedestrians on his roller blades. Thanks to friends and family who helped make this dream come true.

Grease (American Musical Theatre of San Jose)
Curtis J. Cregan (Doody) is excited to be playing the role of Doody again. He had the opportunity to tour both the United States and Europe in productions of Grease covering thousands of miles and numerous countries. Curtis was most recently seen in the national tour of Rent where select audiences saw him play Mark Cohen. He loves to roller blade, cook and take part in any high adventure activity that is fast and dangerous. He sends his love and thanks to his family.

Rent (Benny Tour)
Curtis Cregan (Gordon, the man, Mr. Grey, and others) Curtis is elated to be joining the Rent family. He has spent the past year handjiving across North America and Europe in Grease. Raised in Michigan, he now calls NY his home. Favorite roles: Dickon in The Secret Garden, the Pinball Lad in The Who’s Tommy. He thanks his friends, K.B., Gavin, David, and his loving parents for the best support group a person could ever wish for.

(Japanese bio from Misty, who has my eternal gratitude.)

Grease (European Tour)
(Translation and original bio provided by Agnes and Martina, thanks VERY much to them!)
Curtis Cregan (Doody) Curtis, who grew up in Lansing, MI studied musical theater at the Cinncinati Conservatory of Music. After years passed by he felt attracted to Orlando, FL and today he calls New York City his home. Curtis is glad to act the first time in front of European audience in the character of "Doody" with Grease. As a nationaltourmember of Grease he played in the whole US and Canada. In his freetime he likes travelling, Rollerblading, and besides he's a loving cook. He thanks his family for their continual (or loving) support.