My wife and I were fortunate enough to see Stephen Buntrock's recent performance with the Florida Sunshine Pops. What talent! We look forward to seeing more in the future. I wrote about the evening in my blog:
http://lacunaemusing.blogspot.com/2009/03/he-jes-keeps-rollin-along.html

Always a treat to see and hear Stephen. I have been a fan ever since his stint in Joseph. Thanks for putting up this site, so we can keep up with his career!

Stephen, Do you have a great grandfather name OTTO BUNTROCK?
Otto B lived on a farm near Columbia, SD next to our farm. Herman and Ida Buntrock
had 13 children. They came from
Germany - Otto was their son and
my grandmother's sister. I LOVE
theater AND WOULD LOVE TO COME and
see you perform whenever I come to
NYC. God Bless. Otto was a tall
man. Joyce

Hi Steve,

My maiden name was Buntrock, grew up on a farm near Waukon, IA. My sister-in-law, who lives in CA saw you in Martin Guerre and thought you were wonderful. That is the reason I checked into your website. Very interesting to read about all your accomplishments. Tried to e-mail your father, Bob, with the e-mail address that was listed back in 2001, but to no avail. Would be interesting to know if our backgrounds were from the same line of Buntrocks. My ancestors came from Germany and first came to Milwaukee, WI and then to Iowa.

Could you supply me with a current e-mail address for your father?

Would love to see you in a production sometime.

Jane

Hi Stephen,
It has been a long time. I check this sight often to get updated and to find out what show you are in. Congrats to you and your wife on your precious little one and hope to see either of you in a show soon. I will keep checking. Laura is still in NY pursuing acting career. You can see a bit of what she is working on at websight stclairefalls.com It is going to be a web show through Cosmogirl magazine.

Best of Luck to you and your family.

Your Joseph Friends,
The D'Amico Family

Steve Buntrock!!! I randomly found you on the internet when I was looking for good musicals to see on Broadway! You probably don't remember me from high school, I was a year behind you. I think I did your makeup for Oklahoma back at NNHS in 1985, your first theatrical production. Next time I'm in NYC I'll see where you're playing and catch your show. Congrats on an amazing career!

I HAVE SEEN GREASE 35 TIMES SINCE IT HAS BEEN ON BROADWAY. I CANNOT IMAGINE ANYONE ELSE PLAYING TEEN ANGEL BUT STEPHEN! I WAS SO SAD TO HEAR THAT HE WAS LEAVING GREASE! I KNOW THOUGH, THAT NO MATTER WHAT HE DOES HE WILL BE GREAT!
THANKS FOR THIS WEBSITE

Steve,
You probably won't remember me but I lived in the same dorm (HCC)as you at Roosevelt U. around '89. I think you were in West Side Story at the time...Congrats on all your success!!!
Kathleen O'Leary

Stephen
Just wanted to say a quick hello from Alabama. I REALLY appreciate the hospitality and use of the house when Jeff and I were passing thru NYC. Trip to Africa went well and we are headed back there in a couple of weeks. Best to you, Erin, and your daughter. Tell them I said hello from Alabama. I took my kids camping out at Tannehill State Park which is between Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. It was a iron furnace during the Civil War but on the way I noticed a road called John Pelham Drive. Interesting. Anyway, hope you guys can make it down to AL soon.

Jeff Cowart

Hey Buntrock! It's Jennifer from Great America - how the hell are you?! I will be in NYC this coming weekend (Feb 1-3) and again March 11-14 - let's get together and catch up! E-mail me ASAP - see you soon!! ; ) Love & Leaps & Hugs - Jennifer (Rogers)

While watching "Yankee Doodle Dandy" I suddenly thought of you.
It appears your career is doing well. I fondly remember when you lived in your upper west side apartment. Are you still interested in re-enacting? Since my heart gave out in the 90's, I only lecture a few times a year. Now I have a motorcycle touring business. If you ever find yourself in the Twin Cities again, give me a call...

Stephen, Congrats on a fabulous career ad a wonderful family, as Haley has many entries espousing her love for you. Very cool! We missed you at the 20th reunion, but perhaps we'll see you at the 25th. It was a late night down in the bunker with Rob, Billy Born and Pete Salzer, not to mention Jeff Marren. Besides all the acting, do you get on the soccer field any more. Wishing you all the best Stephen! Kent

I went to High School with Steve and we swam on the HS swim team. GOod to see he is doing well. I am bring my wife on a surprise trip to NYC and would like to see him in Grease.

Hey Buntrock!

I took my daughter to NYC to see Grease for her 11th birthday. Imagine my surprise when I saw "Steven R. Buntrock" listed in the playbill! His performace was top notch. I remember Steve from High School (especially study hall) and from Comfirmation classes at church. Who could've guessed that all these years later I'd see him sing "Beauty School Dropout" on Broadway?! Bravo!

HI STEVE! LISA QUAIL FROM GREAT AMERICA CAST SUMMER 86' YOU'VE REALLY GONE PLACES! CONGRATS (:

Stephen, I have been following your career ever since we used to do theatre together in Naperville. You, your sister and I used to do shows at the little outdoor summer theatre in Naperville. (Fiddler, Cinderella, & Little Mary Sunshine.) Not sure if it is still there. I missed you in Martin Guerre(sp.) when you were in LA with it. Would love to get back in touch with both you and your sister. I majored in Musical Theatre in college, but never made it to Broadway like I always dreamed. But I am still very active in theatrical productions in LA, as are my husband and 2 1/2 year old twins. Love your work! Always did. If you are ever in LA again, would love to catch up with you, your wife, and your kids. Hello to your sister for me too!

HEY I NEW U SINCE I WAS BORN I LOV U AND I CANT WAIT 2 GO 2 THE OPENING OF GREASE WIT U I LOV UR GUTS OUT!!!! P.S. CUPCAKES STILL ALITTLE ROUND IN THE MIDDLE :)

I saw Stephen play Gaston in beauty and the beast.

He is the perfect for that role.
Saw a clip of the gaston before him. He is nothing comparede to stephen.

Theres is only one Gaston and if they ever make a movie in real life.

Its going to be Stephen for sure.

Thank you for a perfect performance you and John Tartaglia as Lumiere is the best i ever seen in my life for thoose roles.

Me and my brother and girlfriend was so amazed that we saw the show 2 times:)

I saw Stephen perform quite a few times as Arnaud in Martin Guerre in L.A. I don't know if he remembers me or not. I'm the one who made the joke of him "dying" do the role every show. rofl I'm also a friend of D.C. as well. I was very fortunate to be able to go the opening night party in L.A. to hang out some with the cast. What fun that was! I was sad to see that the show never made it to Broadway. I really liked it and even name one of my cats Bertrande too. I'm so happy for you and Erin! Please give her my best. Hope to be able to see you both again someday! Take care! Best, Jeannette

Hi Steve, not sure if you remember me but... Kip Lass and I are friends and we used to hang out with you in High School. Anyway, Kip told me to check out your site. Congrats on the success!! I'm going to be in New York on June 11-June 14. If you have time, it would be great to catch up. I'm going to try and get tickets to your show while I'm there. Maybe I can stop after and say hello. Hope all is well. Dan Lewis, 630.730.3728

Stephen,
A GREAT deal has changed since you and I last spoke, in Detroit...post Martin Guerre...Congrats to you and Erin...please give her my best as well...Still very engaged in the Hobby...Drop me a line.

I have known steve since we were in Jr. high in Naperville. I miss seeing him on stage now that he is in New York. I wish that some time soon he would return to Chicago to do a show. It's also been along time since we have talked or have gone to dinner in Greek town(miss that!!). So Steve if you read this Please drop me a Email I would LOVE to hear from you and catch up. You would not believe the size of my family now.

My mother and I were in New York this past summer and happened to see you as the Phantom in "The Phantom of the Opera". We were happy that we had the opportunity to meet you, your wife, and daughter at the Stage Door. Your performance really touched us and your singing was phenomenal. Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful gift with us! We wish you luck in your new endeavor.

Hi I met your daughter Haley in Pagosa Springs this week. She sang for us and has a beautiful voice and is very outgoing! I live in colorado and will stay in touch as pen pals with her. It was exciting meeting her because i needed a friend too hang with over my break. Can't wait to see her someday when she is famous on american idol,broadway or as a director.