Martin Markert

Martin Markert studied in Hamburg and Los Angeles. He has performed leading roles in “Hair,” “City of Angels,” “Der bewegte Mann,” and “Space Dream,” the most successful musical in Switzerland. He has repeatedly portrayed the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” as well as Joseph in the musical of the same name. He achieved major success as Tony in “West Side Story.” In the musical “Ludwig²,” he appeared in multiple roles, including Prince Otto of Bavaria, The Shadow Man, and Bavarian Fairy-Tale King Ludwig II. With the original production of “Elisabeth – The Musical,” he toured extensively throughout Japan, China, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany, performing the roles of Death and Crown Prince Rudolf. He also appeared in classical theatre, portraying the Bishop of Bamberg and Metzler in Goethe’s “Götz von Berlichingen.” Martin was part of the inaugural cast of TUI Cruises’ “Mein Schiff 2.” During the 20th anniversary tour of the Broadway rock musical “Rent,” he performed as Benjamin Coffin III and in the leading role of Roger Davis. He also appeared as Uncle Fester in the Broadway musical “The Addams Family.” As a German dubbing singer, his voice can be heard, among others, as Captain America in Marvel’s “Hawkeye,” as Quasimodo in “Once Upon a Studio” for Disney’s 100th anniversary, and in the new Disney theatrical release “Wish.” In addition to his stage career, Martin works as a casting director and serves as the artistic director and director of “Ludwig² – The Musical” as well as Gold & Silber Musikverlag. More information: www.facebook.com/MartinMarkertArtist www.instagram.com/martinmarkertofficial