Prior to his own noted Broadway successes, he spent much of the 1970s appearing in many touring summer stock productions, co-starring alongside a number of Broadway legends, such as Nanette Fabray, Bonnie Franklin, John Raitt, and Chita Rivera.
Eddie was active in the Worcester County Light Opera in the early 1970s. He led the youth program in 1971. He was an enthusiastic dancer and a good teacher.
He was the son of Mariam (Apkarian) and Vaughn Mekjian. His family was of Armenian descent.
Was voted most popular by his high school class.
Has one daughter: Mia.
Was treasurer of his high school class.
Upon his death, he was cremated and his ashes given to his family.