Marcus Nance

Teacher. Actor. Singer. Mentor. Musician.
A seasoned multi-hyphenate artist and educator with 30+ years of experience in opera, musical theatre, film, and television. Combines a rich performance career with a deep commitment to teaching and mentorship. An accomplished clarinetist and versatile vocalist, known for creating inclusive, inspiring learning environments. Passionate about nurturing the next generation of artists by fostering creativity, confidence, and a meaningful connection to their craft and individual voice. A skilled organizer and creative leader, with a proven ability to develop, guide, and bring artistic projects to life with clarity, collaboration, and purpose.

Wilfrid Laurier University - 2025

• Contemporary Performance
• Musical Theatre

Opera On the Avalon - 2024

• Side Gigs/Jobs
• Crossover Singing
• Finance in the Music Industry

Wilfrid Laurier University - 2022

• Crossover Singing
• Music Theatre for Opera Singers
• Vocal Technique

In the Wings: Musical Masterclass Series - 2021

• Vocal Health for Performers
• Healthy Vocal Technique

The Latour Voice Studios, LLC (Nevada) - 2020

• Opera
• Music Theatre
• Contemporary Pop

California State University, Fresno - 2020

• Art Song
• Opera
• Folk Song

Parry Mansfield Performing Arts School (Colorado) - 2020

• Music Theatre
• Acting for Singers and Dancers

Western University - 2015

• Art Song
• Singing in English

Charlottetown Festival Young Company - 2013

• Communicating With the Voice
• Contemporary Musical Theatre
• Golden Age
• Opera

California State University, Fresno - 2010

• Art Song
• Opera
• Musical Theatre
• Career Planning

Ontario Music Festivals Association June - 2021

• Observed 130 junior musical theatre solo, duet, group performances
• Provided constructive feedback in writing
• Placed winners and honourable mentions

OPERA:

The Little Prince - The Businessman - Pacific Opera Victoria (2025)

Director Brenna Corner, Conductor Giuseppe Pietraroia

HMS Pinafore - Dick Dead-Eye - Vancouver Opera (2022)

Director Brenna Corner, Conductor Rosemary Thomson

February (workshop) - Coach/Priest/Red - Opera on the Avalon: Newfoundland(2022)

Treemonisha (workshop) - Parson Alltalk - Volcano Theatre: Toronto (2021)

RUR A Torrent of Light (workshop) - Dom - Tapestry New Opera Works: Toronto (2020)

Dark Star Requiem - Bass - Tapestry New Opera Works: Toronto (2010)

Director Tom Diamond, Conductor Wayne Strongman

The Mikado - Mikado - Drayton Entertainment (2006)

Rigoletto in concert - Sparafucile, Monterone - Monterey Opera (2002)

Conductor Carl Christensen

Porgy and Bess (excerpts) - Porgy - Toronto Symphony (2001)

Conductors Wayne Marshall and Brainerd Blyden-Taylor

Beatrice Chancy - Rev. Moses - Edmonton Opera/Citadel Theatre (2001)

Director Michael Cavanagh, Conductors Dáirine Ni Mheadhra and John Hess

Spirit Garden - Winter - St. Norbert's Art Centre (Winnipeg) (2001)

Director Stephen Lawson, Conductor Rosemary Thomson

Rigoletto - Sparafucile - Tacoma Opera; Washington (2000)

La Cenerentola - Alidoro - New York City Opera Education (2000)

Director Mark Strashinsky, Conductor Gerald A. Brown

Elsewhereless - Malcolm - Vancouver New Music (1999)

Director Atom Egoyan, Conductor Wayne Armstrong

Ariadne auf Naxos - Truffaldino - Pacific Opera Victoria (1999)

Director Alison Greene, Conductor Timothy Vernon

Amahl and the Night Visitors - King Balthazar - Brott Music Festival - (1999)

Conductor Boris Brott

Beatrice Chancy (premiere) - Rev. Moses - Queen of Puddings Theatre (1998 &1999)

Director Michael Cavanagh, Conductors Dáirine Ni Mheadhra and John Hess

La Traviata - Dottore Granville- Mississauga Opera (1998)

Director Graham Cozzubbo, Conductor Dwight Bennett

The Barber of Seville - Basilio- Monterey Opera Association: California (1998)

Director Sid Cato, Conductor Stephen Tosh

Werther - Bailiff - Pacific Opera Victoria (1998)

Director Francois Racine, Conductor Timothy Vernon

Elsewhereless - Malcolm - National Arts Centre (1998)

Director Atom Egoyan, Conductor Wayne Armstrong

Elsewhereless (premiere) - Malcolm - Tapestry New Opera Works (1998)

Director Atom Egoyan, Conductor Wayne Armstrong

Madame Butterfly - Bonze - Ash-Lawn Highland Festival (1997)

Director Cecelia Schieve, Conductor James Caraher

Tosca - Sciarrone - Pacific Opera Victoria (1997)

Director Alison Greene, Conductor Timothy Vernon
L’Italiana in Algeri - Ali - Ash-Lawn Highland Festival: Virginia (1997)

Director Alexander Gelman, Conductor Mark Gibson

Tosca - Angelotti - Hawaii Opera Theatre (1997)

Director Matthew Lata, Conductor Chris Nance

L’Italiana in Algeri -Ali - Hawaii Opera Theatre (1997)

Director Matthew Lata, Conductor Stewart Robertson

Carmen - Zuniga - London Symphony: Ontario (1997)

Conductor Mark Laycock

Carmen - Zuniga - Pacific Opera Victoria (1996)

Director François Racine, Conductor Peter Mark

Cosi Fan Tutte (young artist performance) - Alfonso - Chautauqua Opera: New York (1995)

Director Jay Lesenger, Conductor Mirium Charney

Falstaff - Pistola - Chautauqua Opera: New York (1995)

Four Saints in Three Acts - Compere - Chicago Opera Theatre (1993)

Director Frank Galati, Conductor Phillip Bauman

The Protagonist - Innkeeper (us ) - Santa Fe Opera: New Mexico (1993)

Rigoletto - Sparafucile - Illinois Opera Theatre (1992)

The Magic Flute - Armed Man, Speaker - Glimmerglass Opera: New York (1992)

Orpheus in the Underworld - Jupiter - Illinois Opera Theatre (1992)

La Boheme - Colline - Illinois Opera Theatre - (1992)

The Barber of Seville (highlights) - Basilio - Danville Symphony: Illinois (1992)

The Mikado - Mikado (us) - Glimmerglass Opera: New York (1991)

Amahl and the Night Visitors - King Balthazar - Natchez Opera: Mississippi (1991)

Le Rossignol - Emperor of Japan - Illinois Opera Theatre (1991)

Giulio Cesare - Giulio Cesare - University of Texas Opera Theatre (1991)

Tosca - Angelotti/Sergeant of the Guard - Shreveport Opera: Louisiana (1990)

Showboat - Joe - Irving Light Opera: Texas (1990)

CONCERT/ORATORIO:

Austin Civic Chorus, Texas
Austin Sinfonietta, Texas
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra

Carmel Woman's Club, California

Chautauqua Symphony
Cornwall Concert Series (solo concert)

Curran Theatre, San Francisco

Danville Symphony, Illinois

Elora Festival
Fairbanks Alaska Summer Arts Festival Orchestra
Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra, California (as a clarinet player)

Golden Bough, California (Solo Concert)
Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra
Illinois Oratorio Society
Impressions in Jazz Orchestra, Ottawa
Innerchamber, Stratford (solo concert)
Jazz Bistro, Toronto (Solo Concert)
Koerner Hall
London Symphonia
Luminato Festival
Metropolitan Room, NYC (Solo Concert)
Monterey Bay Symphony, California
National Arts Centre Orchestra
National Arts Centre Fourth Stage (Solo Concert)
North York Symphony
Ottawa Jazz Orchestra
Performing Arts Lakefield, Ontario (Solo Concert)
Primavera Concerts Series, Ontario (solo concert)
Roy Thompson Hall
Stratford Summer Music (Solo Concert)
Toronto Jazz Festival (Solo Concert)
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Vermillion Festival Chorus, Indiana
Victoria Symphony
Windsor Symphony

NEW YORK THEATRE:

Jesus Christ Superstar - Caiaphas - Neil Simon Theatre (2012)

Of Thee I Sing - Ensemble - Encores! City Center (2006)

Kismet - Ensemble - Encores! City Center (2006)

Baz Luhrmann’s La Boheme - Ensemble - Broadway Theatre (2002-2003)

La Cenerentola - Alidoro - New York City Opera Education (2000)

SHAW FESTIVAL:

Sweeney Todd - Judge Turpin (2016)

Alice in Wonderland - Bill the Lizard (2016)

Pal Joey - Mike, Earnest (2004)

Floyd Collins - Dr. Hazlett, Reporter (2004)

Bloomer Girl (reading) - Pompey (2004)

STRATFORD FESTIVAL

Cymbeline - Jupiter (2024)

Wendy and Peter Pan - Doc Giles, Crocodile, Skylights (2024)

Frankenstein - The Creature (2023)

Richard II - Abott of Westminster (2023)

Why We Tell the Story - Featured Performer/Writer/Director (2021)

Wendy and Peter Pan - Crocodile, Skylights, Dr. Giles (2020) POSTPONED

Frankenstein - The Creature (2020) POSTPONED

Little Shop of Horrors - Audrey II (us)(2019

Billy Elliot - Pit Supervisor (2019)

The Music Man - Olin Britt (2018)

HMS Pinafore - Bill Bobstay, Dick Deadeye (us) (2017)

Guys and Dolls - Rusty Charlie (2017)

Carousel - Heavenly Friend - (2015)

Sound of Music - Ensemble - (2015)

Crazy for You - Mingo (2014)

Man of La Mancha - Captain, Governor (us) (2014)

Jesus Christ Superstar - Caiaphas (2011)

Camelot - Knight Soloist- (2011)

Moby Dick - Queequeg (2008)

The Music Man - Olin Britt - (2008)

To Kill a Mockingbird - Tom (us) (2007)

My One and Only - Rev. J.D. Montgomery (2007)

REGIONAL THEATRE:

Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 - Andrey, Old Prince Bolkonsky - Mirvish (2025)

A Strange Loop - Thought 6 - Musical Stage/Crows/Soulpepper (2025)

Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 - Andrey, Old Prince Bolkonsky - Crows Theatre/Musical Stage Company (2023-2024)

Ragtime - Coalhouse (standby) - Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (2022)

Follies - Ben Stone - Koerner Hall (2021)

So, How's it Been? - Singer - Here For Now Theatre, Stratford (2021)

Jack and the Beanstalk: Panto - King Buttercup - Drayton Entertainment (2018)

Dracula: A Chamber Musical - Van Helsing - Innerchamber (2017)

The Wizard of Oz - Tinman - The Grand Theatre (2016)

Aladdin: Panto - Sultan - Drayton Entertainment (2015)

The Little Mermaid - King Triton - Drayton Entertainment (2014)

Evangeline (world premiere) - Clairborne - Charlottetown Festival (2013)

Amahl and the Night Visitors - King Balthazar - No Strings Theatre (2013)

Jesus Christ Superstar - Caiaphas - La Jolla Playhouse (2011)

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Judah - Stage West (2010)

Guys and Dolls - Ensemble - National Arts Centre Orchestra (2010)

Beauty and the Beast - Beast/Prince - Western Canadian (2007)

Beauty and the Beast - Beast/Prince - The Grand Theatre (2006)

Annie Get Your Gun - Ensemble - Massey Hall (2005)

Showboat - Ensemble - Livent (1993-1995)

FILM/TV/DIGITAL:

Cymbeline - Large Principal - Stratford Festival New Media (2024)

Richard II - Principal - Stratford Festival New Media (2023)

Queen Tut - Large Principal - Fae Pictures (2022)

Good Sam - Recurring Principal - CBS (2022)

Backstage Pass - Singer - Drayton Entertainment Web Series (2021)

Why We Tell the Story - Singer/Director - Stratfest@home (2021)

Murdoch Mysteries - Principal - CBC (2021)

The Prodigal: the musical - Aven the Friend (VOX) - Glorious Films (2020)

Up Close and Musical :Voice of a Preacher's Son - Singer/Curator - stratfest@home (2020)

Mayday - Actor - Discovery Channel (2020)

Departure - Principal - Global (2020)

The Producers - Featured Accountant/Soloist - Universal Pictures (2005)

A Road to Elsewhere - Principal - Cohen Siblings Inc./ Rob Cohen (1999)

Beatrice Chancey - Rev. Moses - BRAVO (1999)

Salute for Service: Prayer for Victory - Elise Letourneau Music - 2019

Summertime - Alexis Gordon - Independent - 2018

Dark Star Requiem - Centredics/Tapestry Opera - 2017

Carousel - Stratford Festival - 2015

Crazy for You - Stratford Festival - 2014

Evangeline - Charlottown Festival - 2014

Marcus Nance - The Voice Next Door - Independent - 2010

Baz Luhrumann’s La Boheme - Universal Music Colombia - 2002

Songs from Ragtime - RCA Victor/Livent Music/BMG - 1995

Showboat - Livent Music - 1993

Dora Mavor Moore Award: Outstanding Ensemble for Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 - 2024 

My Entertainment World's Critics' Pick Award for Performer of the Year - 2023

Juno Award Nominee: Classical Album of the Year for Tapestry Opera's Dark Star Requiem - 2017

My Theatre Award Nominee: Outstanding Performance for Judge Turpin in Shaw’s Sweeney Todd - 2016

Distinguished Alumni of Fresno State University - 2010

Dora Award Nominee: Outstanding Male Performer for Malcolm in Tapestry Opera's Elsewhereless - 1999

Metropolitan Opera National Council Regional Award Winner - Washington - 1996

Marguerite McCammon Voice Competition Finalist (Dallas,TX) - 1995

National Opera Association third place Winner - 1994

Metropolitan Opera National Council District Award Winner - Illinois - 1993

Metropolitan Opera National Council District Award Winner - California - 1988

"[Marcus] Nance, however, is the star here. His performance (as the creature) is fabulous, otherworldly yet revealing the dawning humanity of the creature as he finds first his body and then society. He is hard to look at, particularly in early scenes, yet he always amplifies the pathos of the creature’s predicament without descending into caricature. Forget all memories of the green guy with the bolts in his head."

- The Globe and Mail

“…booms with a thrillingly powerful bass-baritone.”

- New York Times

“His voice, a deep flexible instrument that can rumble in his chest or soar above an audience, literally speaks for itself. And it seems to adapt as easily to an opera house, as to a microphone.”

-The Toronto Star

“Marcus Nance gives the production’s standout performance as the corrupt Judge Turpin: with his stunning singing voice and commanding physical presence, he is horribly convincing as a man who aborts justice and tramples morality…”

-The Toronto Star

“Marcus Nance has a set of pipes that can fill a stadium. His vocal performance as Judge Turpin is wonderful and sends shivers down your spine. Every time he enters the stage, the audience is hooked, and he keeps their attention with ease.”

- New York Theatre Guide

“Marcus Nance, as familiar from opera as musicals, uses his huge baritone to make Judge Turpin a terrifying and troubled character.”

- Stagedoor

“Mr. Nance’s operatically trained bass voice was forceful and he was given the opportunity to further command the stage during his often cut number of self flagellation, “Johanna.” Nance’s inner turmoil was palpable and given depth to yet another demented mind in this dark tale of Sweeney Todd.”

- Broadwayworld

“... that conniving cabal is led by Marcus Nance, a Metropolitan Opera (Regional) National Council winner whose bass voice resonates with silky menace. You can hear every nuance...”
- New York Post-

“As the scheming priest Caiaphas, Marcus Nance rattles the house with his rumbling bass-baritone.”
- Chicago Tribune

“Marcus Nance has one of the most resounding bass baritone voices heard in some time.”
- San Diego Examiner

“As the high priest Caiaphas, Marcus Nance has a bass that flows like melted butter.”

- Backstage New York

“Fans of cabaret, jazz or musical theatre have hit the motherlode here; Nance’s deep bass brings a unique flavour to these oft-heard classics. With only piano accompaniment and his remarkable voice, Nance transports you to an elegant evening of cabaret and sophistication.”

- FAB Magazine

"Mr. Nance soulfully sings each number with a clear understanding of the song's messages that still resonates within my very being even as I sit here writing this commentary an hour later. "

- onstageblog

“...and bass-baritone Marcus Nance’s mellifluous voice lent the proper gravitas to anchor the quartet.”

- la scena musicale

"Marcus Nance, both fearsome and endearing."

- The National Post

“As I witness [various cast members] and Marcus Nance- the assassin, Sparafucile throw out a hand as he brings forth his sonorous, earthquake of a voice, I try to count the times in my life that I have been aware of standing in the presence of greatness.”

- Tacoma Reporter (Washington)

“It is rare to hear a voice like Marcus Nance’s... deep as the ocean one moment, and soaring with pure, emotional height the next. It is gorgeously refreshing, dazzlingly impressive and makes me long for the days when such lush voices were not such an anomaly on Broadway.”

- twisitheatreblog.com

"It’s Nance himself who shines the brightest, showing off his stunning range as he beautifully rumbles through “Olʼ Man River” and sends “Wheels of a Dream” soaring."

- My Entertainment World

“Marcus Nance, well known for both musicals and opera, is an inspired choice as the Tinman. His deep, rounded toneis perfect for a man who basically has a hugh echo chamber for a chest.”
- Stagedoor

“Marcus Nance is an authoritative Triton with his resonant bass-baritone in an athlete’s body. It is largely due to his fine acting that Triton’s complete change in point of view comes across as convincing.”
- Stagedoor

“Marcus Nance practically carries the production with a rich powerful bass tone and a genuinely moving expression…”

- Musicworks Magazine

“In the hands of Toronto bass-baritone Marcus Nance, Malcolm emerges as the one memorable character in the show. Nance’s deep resonant voice gives the character a commanding presence but his performance also reveals the pain and vulnerability of a man stuck in limbo.”

- The Globe and Mail

"An accomplished cast... Nance was a sympathetic Malcolm."

- Opera News

“ Bass Marcus Nance is utterly convincing as Malcolm, both in his youthful innocence and his subsequent disillusionment.”

- Opera Now (UK)

“To the pleasure of many basso Marcus Nance set the highest standards of the entire performance, vocally and theatrically.”

- The Coast Weekly (Monterey, CA)

“... glorious voices and heartfelt performances carry [Beatrice Chancy]. Marcus Nance as the black-coated charismatic preacher Moses, is equal parts grace and fire.”

- The Globe and Mail

“Marcus Nance blew the audience away. His voice reflected the beast’s torture and torment...Nance’s powerful acting likely inspired the most emotion from the audience...”
- The Gazette (London, Ontario)

“Bass- baritone Marcus Nance was a resounding Ali, taking charge of his scenes... He has a solid vocal technique and a strong stage presence, which make him a memorable performer.”

- The Charlottesville Daily Progress (Virginia)

“While bass-baritones often have trouble reaching the back of the hall with their low notes, Marcus Nance’s Zuniga filled the Royal with delightful rumbling.”

- Monday Magazine (Victoria, British Columbia)

“Pistola was solidly sung and amusingly acted by Marcus Nance. He added considerably to the fun.”
- The Chautauquan Daily (New York)

“Marcus Nance has an unusual knack for projecting his magnetic personality into his character. He was extremely effective in complementing his voice with such a pleasant personality as the voice sparkled with an infectious grace.”

- The Chicago Defender

"Marcus Nance sang clearly and moved elegantly as the heavenly host."

- Opera News

“What the audience gave it’s greatest ovation to was a controlled and heartfelt performance by Nance… he made you feel the deep sadness and resilience in the music and lyrics with his trained bass baritone beautifully caressing the melody…

- All About Jazz

AEA, CAEA, ACTRA, AGMA, NATS

Chautauqua Opera - Apprentice Singer - 1998

Santa Fe Opera - Apprentice Singer - 1993

Glimmerglass Opera - Apprentice Singer - 1991, 1992

Fairbanks Alaska Summer Arts Festival - Opera Studies - 1987

Wilfrid Laurier University
2025 — Contemporary Performance, Musical Theatre
2022 — Crossover Singing, Music Theatre for Opera Singers, Vocal Technique

Opera on the Avalon
2024 — Side Gigs/Jobs, Crossover Singing, Finance in the Music Industry

In the Wings: Musical Masterclass Series
2021 — Vocal Health for Performers, Healthy Vocal Technique

The Latour Voice Studios, LLC (Nevada)
2020 — Opera, Music Theatre, Contemporary Pop

California State University, Fresno
2020 — Art Song, Opera, Folk Song
2010 — Art Song, Opera, Musical Theatre, Career Planning

Parry-Mansfield Performing Arts School (Colorado)
2020 — Music Theatre, Acting for Singers and Dancers

Western University
2015 — Art Song, Singing in English

Charlottetown Festival Young Company
2013 — Communicating With the Voice, Contemporary Musical Theatre, Golden Age, Opera

Ontario Music Festivals Association
June 2021

• Evaluated over 130 solo, duet, and group performances in the junior musical theatre category.
• Provided written, constructive feedback to support technical growth, artistic interpretation, and stage presence.
• Selected winners and honourable mentions based on performance quality, vocal technique, and overall presentation.

OPERA:

The Little Prince - The Businessman - Pacific Opera Victoria (2025)

Director Brenna Corner, Conductor Giuseppe Pietraroia

HMS Pinafore - Dick Dead-Eye - Vancouver Opera (2022)

Director Brenna Corner, Conductor Rosemary Thomson

February (workshop) - Coach/Priest/Red - Opera on the Avalon: Newfoundland(2022)

 Director Dana Fradkin, Conductor Judith Yan

Treemonisha (workshop) - Parson Alltalk - Volcano Theatre: Toronto (2021)

Director Weyni Mengesha, Conductor Reza Jacobs

RUR A Torrent of Light (workshop) - Dom - Tapestry New Opera Works: Toronto (2020)

Director Michael More

Dark Star Requiem - Bass - Tapestry New Opera Works: Toronto (2010)

Director Tom Diamond, Conductor Wayne Strongman

The Mikado - Mikado - Drayton Entertainment (2006)

Director Alex Mustakas, Conductor John Karr

Rigoletto in concert - Sparafucile, Monterone - Monterey Opera (2002)

Conductor Carl Christensen

Porgy and Bess (excerpts) - Porgy - Toronto Symphony (2001)

Conductors Wayne Marshall and Brainerd Blyden-Taylor

Beatrice Chancy - Rev. Moses - Edmonton Opera/Citadel Theatre (2001)

Director Michael Cavanagh, Conductors Dáirine Ni Mheadhra and John Hess

Spirit Garden - Winter - St. Norbert's Art Centre (Winnipeg) (2001)

Director Stephen Lawson, Conductor Rosemary Thomson

Rigoletto - Sparafucile - Tacoma Opera; Washington (2000)

La Cenerentola - Alidoro - New York City Opera Education (2000)

Director Mark Strashinsky, Conductor Gerald A. Brown

Elsewhereless - Malcolm - Vancouver New Music (1999)

Director Atom Egoyan, Conductor Wayne Armstrong

Ariadne auf Naxos - Truffaldino - Pacific Opera Victoria (1999)

Director Alison Greene, Conductor Timothy Vernon

Amahl and the Night Visitors - King Balthazar - Brott Music Festival - (1999)

Conductor Boris Brott

Beatrice Chancy (premiere) - Rev. Moses - Queen of Puddings Theatre (1998 &1999)

Director Michael Cavanagh, Conductors Dáirine Ni Mheadhra and John Hess

La Traviata - Dottore Granville- Mississauga Opera (1998)

Director Graham Cozzubbo, Conductor Dwight Bennett

The Barber of Seville - Basilio- Monterey Opera Association: California (1998)

Director Sid Cato, Conductor Stephen Tosh

Werther - Bailiff - Pacific Opera Victoria (1998)

Director Francois Racine, Conductor Timothy Vernon

Elsewhereless - Malcolm - National Arts Centre (1998)

Director Atom Egoyan, Conductor Wayne Armstrong

Elsewhereless (premiere) - Malcolm - Tapestry New Opera Works (1998)

Director Atom Egoyan, Conductor Wayne Armstrong

Madame Butterfly - Bonze - Ash-Lawn Highland Festival (1997)

Director Cecelia Schieve, Conductor James Caraher

Tosca - Sciarrone - Pacific Opera Victoria (1997)

Director Alison Greene, Conductor Timothy Vernon
L’Italiana in Algeri - Ali - Ash-Lawn Highland Festival: Virginia (1997)

Director Alexander Gelman, Conductor Mark Gibson

Tosca - Angelotti - Hawaii Opera Theatre (1997)

Director Matthew Lata, Conductor Chris Nance

L’Italiana in Algeri -Ali - Hawaii Opera Theatre (1997)

Director Matthew Lata, Conductor Stewart Robertson

Carmen - Zuniga - London Symphony: Ontario (1997)

Conductor Mark Laycock

Carmen - Zuniga - Pacific Opera Victoria (1996)

Director François Racine, Conductor Peter Mark

Cosi Fan Tutte (young artist performance) - Alfonso - Chautauqua Opera: New York (1995)

Director Jay Lesenger, Conductor Mirium Charney

Falstaff - Pistola - Chautauqua Opera: New York (1995)

Four Saints in Three Acts - Compere - Chicago Opera Theatre (1993)

Director Frank Galati, Conductor Phillip Bauman

The Protagonist - Innkeeper (us ) - Santa Fe Opera: New Mexico (1993)

Director Jonathan Eaton, Conductor George Manahan

Rigoletto - Sparafucile - Illinois Opera Theatre (1992)

Director Bruce Donnell, Conductor Kurt Klipstatter

The Magic Flute - Armed Man, Speaker - Glimmerglass Opera: New York (1992)

Conductor Richard Bradshaw

Orpheus in the Underworld - Jupiter - Illinois Opera Theatre (1992)

Director Kurt Klipperstatter, Conductor Paul Vermeil

La Boheme - Colline - Illinois Opera Theatre - (1992)

Director Nicholas Di Virgilio, Conductor Kurt Klippstatter

The Barber of Seville (highlights) - Basilio - Danville Symphony: Illinois (1992)

Conductor Jeremy A. Swerling

The Mikado - Mikado (us) - Glimmerglass Opera: New York (1991)

Director Dorthy Danner, Conductor Stewart Robertson

Amahl and the Night Visitors - King Balthazar - Natchez Opera: Mississippi (1991)

Director Stan Garner, Conductor David S. Blackburn

Le Rossignol - Emperor of Japan - Illinois Opera Theatre (1991)

Director David Dunn Bauer, Conductor Kurt Klippstatter

Giulio Cesare - Giulio Cesare - University of Texas Opera Theatre (1991)

Director Robert DeSimone, Conductor Evan Walloon

Tosca - Angelotti/Sergeant of the Guard - Shreveport Opera: Louisiana (1990)

Director Robert Murray

Showboat - Joe - Irving Light Opera, Texas (1990)

CONCERT/ORATORIO

Austin Sinfonietta, Texas, Conductor Barry Scott Williamson
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor James Moore

Carmel Woman's Club, California (solo concert)

Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra conductor Uriel Segal
Cornwall Concert Series (solo concert)

Curran Theatre, San Francisco

Danville Symphony, Illinois Conductor Jeremy A. Swerling

Elora Festival Conductor Noel Edison
Fairbanks Alaska Summer Arts Festival Orchestra
Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra, California (as a clarinet player)

Golden Bough, California (Solo Concert)
Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra Conductor János Sándor
Illinois Oratorio Society Conductor Chester Alves
Impressions in Jazz Orchestra, Ottawa
Innerchamber, Stratford (solo concert)
Jazz Bistro, Toronto (Solo Concert)
Koerner Hall Conductor Paul Sportelli

Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Illinois
London Symphonia Conductor Franklin Brasz
Luminato Festival
Metropolitan Room, NYC (Solo Concert)
Monterey Bay Symphony, California Conductor Carl Christensen
National Arts Centre Orchestra Conductor Robert Cooper
National Arts Centre Fourth Stage (Solo Concert)
North York Symphony Conductor Kerry Stratton
Orchestra London Conductor Mark Laycock

Ottawa Jazz Orchestra
Performing Arts Lakefield, Ontario (Solo Concert)
Primavera Concerts Series, Ontario (solo concert)
Roy Thompson Hall
Stratford Summer Music (Solo Concert)
Toronto Jazz Festival (Solo Concert)
Toronto Symphony Orchestra Conductors Wayne Marshall and Brainerd Blyden-Taylor
Vermillion Festival Chorus, Indiana Conductor Keith Peterson
Victoria Symphony Conductor Peter McCoppin
Windsor Symphony Conductor John Morris Russell

NEW YORK THEATRE:

Jesus Christ Superstar - Caiaphas - Neil Simon Theatre (2012)

Director Des McAnuff

Of Thee I Sing - Ensemble - Encores! City Center (2006)

Director J. Rando

Kismet - Ensemble - Encores! City Center (2006)

Director L. Price

Baz Luhrmann’s La Boheme - Ensemble - Broadway Theatre (2002-2003)

Director Bz Luhrmann

La Cenerentola - Alidoro - New York City Opera Education (2000)

Director Mark Streshinsky

SHAW FESTIVAL:

Sweeney Todd - Judge Turpin (2016)

Director Jackie Maxwell

Alice in Wonderland - Bill the Lizard (2016)

Director Peter Hinton

Pal Joey - Mike, Earnest (2004)

Director Alisa Palmer

Floyd Collins - Dr. Hazlett, Reporter (2004)

Director Eda Holmes

Bloomer Girl (reading) - Pompey (2004)

Director Jackie Maxwell

STRATFORD FESTIVAL

Cymbeline - Jupiter (2024)

Director Esther Jun

Wendy and Peter Pan - Doc Giles, Crocodile, Skylights (2024)

Director Thomas Morgan Jones

Frankenstein - The Creature (2023)

Director Morris Panych

Richard II - Abott of Westminster (2023)

Director Jillian Keiley

Why We Tell the Story - Featured Performer/Writer/Director (2021)

Director Marcus Nance

Little Shop of Horrors - Audrey II (us)(2019

Director Donna Feore

Billy Elliot - Pit Supervisor (2019)

Director Donna Feore

The Music Man - Olin Britt (2018)

Director Donna Feore

HMS Pinafore - Bill Bobstay, Dick Deadeye (us) (2017)

Director Leslie Wade

Guys and Dolls - Rusty Charlie (2017)

Director Donna Feore

Carousel - Heavenly Friend - (2015)

Director Susan Schulman

Sound of Music - Ensemble - (2015)

Director Donna Feore

Crazy for You - Mingo (2014)

Director Donna Feore

Man of La Mancha - Captain, Governor (us) (2014)

Director Robert McQueen

Jesus Christ Superstar - Caiaphas (2011)

Director Des McAnuff

Camelot - Knight Soloist- (2011)

Director Gary Griffin

Moby Dick - Queequeg (2008)

Director Morris Panych

The Music Man - Olin Britt - (2008)

Director Susan Schulman

To Kill a Mockingbird - Tom (us) (2007)

Director Susan Schulman

My One and Only - Rev. J.D. Montgomery (2007)

Director Michael Lichtifield

REGIONAL THEATRE:

Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 - Andrey, Old Prince Bolkonsky - Mirvish (2025)

Director Chris Abraham

A Strange Loop - Thought 6 - Musical Stage/Crows/Soulpepper (2025)

Director Ray Hogg

Natasha Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 - Andrey, Old Prince Bolkonsky - Crows Theatre/Musical Stage Company (2023-2024)

Director Chris Abraham

Ragtime - Coalhouse (standby) - Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (2022)

Director Stafford Arima

Follies - Ben Stone - Koerner Hall (2021)

Director Richard Ouzounian

So, How's it Been? - Singer - Here For Now Theatre, Stratford (2021)

Director Liza Balkan

Jack and the Beanstalk: Panto - King Buttercup - Drayton Entertainment (2018)

Director David Connolly

Dracula: A Chamber Musical - Van Helsing - Innerchamber (2017)

Director Marti Maraden

The Wizard of Oz - Tinman - The Grand Theatre (2016)

Director Rick Miller

Aladdin: Panto - Sultan - Drayton Entertainment (2015)

Director David Connolly

The Little Mermaid - King Triton - Drayton Entertainment (2014)

Director Ann Hodges

Evangeline (world premiere) - Clairborne - Charlottetown Festival (2013)

Directors Annie Allen, Ted Dykstra

Amahl and the Night Visitors - King Balthazar - No Strings Theatre (2013)

Jesus Christ Superstar - Caiaphas - La Jolla Playhouse (2011)

Director Des McAnuff

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Judah - Stage West (2010)

Director Lee McDougall

Guys and Dolls - Ensemble - National Arts Centre Orchestra (2010)

Beauty and the Beast - Beast/Prince - Western Canadian (2007)

Directors K. McKendrick, S. McDonald

Beauty and the Beast - Beast/Prince - The Grand Theatre (2006)

Director Susan Ferle

Annie Get Your Gun - Ensemble - Massey Hall (2005)

Director Donna Feore

Showboat - Ensemble - Livent (1993-1995)

Director Harold Prince

FILM/TV/DIGITAL:

Cymbeline - Large Principal - Stratford Festival New Media (2024)

Richard II - Principal - Stratford Festival New Media (2023)

Queen Tut - Large Principal - Fae Pictures (2022)

Good Sam - Recurring Principal - CBS (2022)

Backstage Pass - Singer - Drayton Entertainment Web Series (2021)

Why We Tell the Story - Singer/Director - Stratfest@home (2021)

Murdoch Mysteries - Principal - CBC (2021)

The Prodigal: the musical - Aven the Friend (VOX) - Glorious Films (2020)

Up Close and Musical :Voice of a Preacher's Son - Singer/Curator - stratfest@home (2020)

Mayday - Actor - Discovery Channel (2020)

Departure - Principal - Global (2020)

The Producers - Featured Accountant/Soloist - Universal Pictures (2005)

A Road to Elsewhere - Principal - Cohen Siblings Inc./ Rob Cohen (1999)

Beatrice Chancey - Rev. Moses - BRAVO (1999)

Salute for Service: Prayer for Victory – Elise Letourneau Music (2019)
Summertime – Alexis Gordon (Independent, 2018)
Dark Star Requiem – Centrediscs/Tapestry Opera (2017)
Carousel – Stratford Festival (2015)
Crazy for You – Stratford Festival (2014)
Evangeline – Charlottetown Festival (2014)
Marcus Nance: The Voice Next Door – Independent (2010)
Baz Luhrmann’s La Bohème – Universal Music Colombia (2002)
Songs from Ragtime – RCA Victor / Livent Music / BMG (1995)
Show Boat – Livent Music (1993)

2025

• Dora Mavor Moore Award Nominee – Outstanding Ensemble, A Strange Loop
• Toronto Theatre Critics' Award – Best Ensemble in a Musical, A Strange Loop

2024

• Dora Mavor Moore Award – Outstanding Ensemble, Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812

2023

• My Entertainment World Critics’ Pick Award – Performer of the Year, Frankenstein Revived (Stratford Festival)

2017

• Juno Award Nominee – Classical Album of the Year, Dark Star Requiem (Tapestry Opera)

2016

• My Theatre Award Nominee – Outstanding Performance, Judge Turpin in Sweeney Todd (Shaw Festival)

2010

• Distinguished Alumni Award – Fresno State University

1999

• Dora Mavor Moore Award Nominee – Outstanding Male Performer, Malcolm in Elsewhereless (Tapestry Opera)

1996

• Metropolitan Opera National Council – Regional Award Winner (Washington)

1995

• Marguerite McCammon Voice Competition – Finalist (Dallas, TX)

1994

• National Opera Association – Third Place Winner

1993

• Metropolitan Opera National Council – District Award Winner (Illinois)

1988

• Metropolitan Opera National Council – District Award Winner (California)

"[Marcus] Nance, however, is the star here. His performance (as the creature) is fabulous, otherworldly yet revealing the dawning humanity of the creature as he finds first his body and then society. He is hard to look at, particularly in early scenes, yet he always amplifies the pathos of the creature’s predicament without descending into caricature. Forget all memories of the green guy with the bolts in his head."

- The Globe and Mail

“…booms with a thrillingly powerful bass-baritone.”

- New York Times

“His voice, a deep flexible instrument that can rumble in his chest or soar above an audience, literally speaks for itself. And it seems to adapt as easily to an opera house, as to a microphone.”

-The Toronto Star

“Marcus Nance gives the production’s standout performance as the corrupt Judge Turpin: with his stunning singing voice and commanding physical presence, he is horribly convincing as a man who aborts justice and tramples morality…”

-The Toronto Star

“Marcus Nance has a set of pipes that can fill a stadium. His vocal performance as Judge Turpin is wonderful and sends shivers down your spine. Every time he enters the stage, the audience is hooked, and he keeps their attention with ease.”

- New York Theatre Guide

“Marcus Nance, as familiar from opera as musicals, uses his huge baritone to make Judge Turpin a terrifying and troubled character.”

- Stagedoor

“Mr. Nance’s operatically trained bass voice was forceful and he was given the opportunity to further command the stage during his often cut number of self flagellation, “Johanna.” Nance’s inner turmoil was palpable and given depth to yet another demented mind in this dark tale of Sweeney Todd.”

- Broadwayworld

“... that conniving cabal is led by Marcus Nance, a Metropolitan Opera (Regional) National Council winner whose bass voice resonates with silky menace. You can hear every nuance...”
- New York Post-

“As the scheming priest Caiaphas, Marcus Nance rattles the house with his rumbling bass-baritone.”
- Chicago Tribune

“Marcus Nance has one of the most resounding bass baritone voices heard in some time.”
- San Diego Examiner

“As the high priest Caiaphas, Marcus Nance has a bass that flows like melted butter.”

- Backstage New York

“Fans of cabaret, jazz or musical theatre have hit the motherlode here; Nance’s deep bass brings a unique flavour to these oft-heard classics. With only piano accompaniment and his remarkable voice, Nance transports you to an elegant evening of cabaret and sophistication.”

- FAB Magazine

"Mr. Nance soulfully sings each number with a clear understanding of the song's messages that still resonates within my very being even as I sit here writing this commentary an hour later. "

- onstageblog

“...and bass-baritone Marcus Nance’s mellifluous voice lent the proper gravitas to anchor the quartet.”

- la scena musicale

"Marcus Nance, both fearsome and endearing."

- The National Post

“As I witness [various cast members] and Marcus Nance- the assassin, Sparafucile throw out a hand as he brings forth his sonorous, earthquake of a voice, I try to count the times in my life that I have been aware of standing in the presence of greatness.”

- Tacoma Reporter (Washington)

“It is rare to hear a voice like Marcus Nance’s... deep as the ocean one moment, and soaring with pure, emotional height the next. It is gorgeously refreshing, dazzlingly impressive and makes me long for the days when such lush voices were not such an anomaly on Broadway.”

- twisitheatreblog.com

"It’s Nance himself who shines the brightest, showing off his stunning range as he beautifully rumbles through “Olʼ Man River” and sends “Wheels of a Dream” soaring."

- My Entertainment World

“Marcus Nance, well known for both musicals and opera, is an inspired choice as the Tinman. His deep, rounded toneis perfect for a man who basically has a hugh echo chamber for a chest.”
- Stagedoor

“Marcus Nance is an authoritative Triton with his resonant bass-baritone in an athlete’s body. It is largely due to his fine acting that Triton’s complete change in point of view comes across as convincing.”
- Stagedoor

“Marcus Nance practically carries the production with a rich powerful bass tone and a genuinely moving expression…”

- Musicworks Magazine

“In the hands of Toronto bass-baritone Marcus Nance, Malcolm emerges as the one memorable character in the show. Nance’s deep resonant voice gives the character a commanding presence but his performance also reveals the pain and vulnerability of a man stuck in limbo.”

- The Globe and Mail

"An accomplished cast... Nance was a sympathetic Malcolm."

- Opera News

“ Bass Marcus Nance is utterly convincing as Malcolm, both in his youthful innocence and his subsequent disillusionment.”

- Opera Now (UK)

“To the pleasure of many basso Marcus Nance set the highest standards of the entire performance, vocally and theatrically.”

- The Coast Weekly (Monterey, CA)

“... glorious voices and heartfelt performances carry [Beatrice Chancy]. Marcus Nance as the black-coated charismatic preacher Moses, is equal parts grace and fire.”

- The Globe and Mail

“Marcus Nance blew the audience away. His voice reflected the beast’s torture and torment...Nance’s powerful acting likely inspired the most emotion from the audience...”
- The Gazette (London, Ontario)

“Bass- baritone Marcus Nance was a resounding Ali, taking charge of his scenes... He has a solid vocal technique and a strong stage presence, which make him a memorable performer.”

- The Charlottesville Daily Progress (Virginia)

“While bass-baritones often have trouble reaching the back of the hall with their low notes, Marcus Nance’s Zuniga filled the Royal with delightful rumbling.”

- Monday Magazine (Victoria, British Columbia)

“Pistola was solidly sung and amusingly acted by Marcus Nance. He added considerably to the fun.”
- The Chautauquan Daily (New York)

“Marcus Nance has an unusual knack for projecting his magnetic personality into his character. He was extremely effective in complementing his voice with such a pleasant personality as the voice sparkled with an infectious grace.”

- The Chicago Defender

"Marcus Nance sang clearly and moved elegantly as the heavenly host."

- Opera News

“What the audience gave it’s greatest ovation to was a controlled and heartfelt performance by Nance… he made you feel the deep sadness and resilience in the music and lyrics with his trained bass baritone beautifully caressing the melody…

- All About Jazz

AEA, CAEA, ACTRA, AGMA, NATS