Aaron Walpole

Aaron John Walpole (born March 7, 1979) is a Canadian actor and singer, who placed third on the third season of Canadian Idol. He is best known for playing the role of Lonnie in the 2010 Toronto run of Rock of Ages and Annas in the 2012 Broadway run of Jesus Christ Superstar. He appeared in the 2014 Broadway revival of Les Misérables, as a part of the ensemble. When he was 10 years old, he saw a production of Jesus Christ Superstar with his family, which inspired him to pursue musical theatre.

Walpole attended Parkside Collegiate Institute, where he played football and acted. He appeared in a high school production of West Side Story as Tony. In 2001, Walpole graduated from the musical theatre program at Sheridan College.

Career

Canadian Idol

In 2005, Walpole auditioned for the third season of Canadian Idol. He went to the auditions to support a friend, but was forced to register to audition so he could stay in line with her. Walpole advanced through the audition stages, but was eliminated in the top 32 round. However, he was chosen to compete in the wildcard round where he received enough votes to advance. Walpole finished in third place, behind runner-up Rex Goudie and winner Melissa O'Neil.

Following the show, Walpole released a self-titled album in 2006.

Performances and results

Theatre

In 2010, Walpole starred as Lonny in the Canadian premiere production of Rock of Ages. The production was originally presented in 2011 at the Stratford Festival, before transferring to the La Jolla Playhouse where it played a pre-Broadway engagement.

In 2013, Walpole appeared in a revival of Les Misérables, where he played Champmathieu and understudied the role of Jean Valjean.

In 2015, Walpole joined the first national tour of Kinky Boots, where he played Don. The musical will play at the Babs Asper Theatre in Ottawa between August 14 and September 1, 2024, before transferring to the Royal Alexandra Theatre where it will begin performances on September 22, 2024. 2011 Camelot Sir Lionel Festival Theatre Regional / Stratford Festival

Avon Theatre Regional / Stratford Festival La Jolla Playhouse Pre-Broadway engagement 2014–2016 Imperial Theatre Broadway 2022 It Runs in the Family Police Sergeant Hamilton Family TheatreHuron Country Playhouse Regional / Drayton Entertainment 2023 Evita Ensemble Hamilton Family Theatre Regional / Drayton Entertainment 2023 Fiddler on the Roof Mendel/Russian Soloist Hamilton Family Theatre Regional / Drayton Entertainment 2024

Babs Asper Theatre Pre-Toronto engagement: Ottawa

Aaron Walpole (2006)