Richard Jay-Alexander will direct with musical direction by Joseph Thalken.
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Andrew Gans
September 30, 2022
Hugh Panaro
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Hugh Panaro, who played over 2,000 performances in the title role of Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera, will make his solo New York concert debut October 5-6 at 7 PM at 54 Below. The October 6 performance will also be live streamed.
Expect a mix of songs and personal stories, including tunes from Side Show, Show Boat, Lestat, Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park with George, The Red Shoes, and more.
In addition to playing the title role and Raoul in Phantom, Panaro's Broadway credits also include Lestat, Show Boat, Side Show, Les Misérables, and The Red Shoes. He also starred in the national tours of Martin Guerre, Show Boat, and Les Misérables.
Hugh Panaro, Sara Jean Ford and More in The Phantom of the Opera
Hugh Panaro, Sara Jean Ford and More in The Phantom of the Opera
Hugh Panaro once again dons the mask of The Phantom of the Opera, having rejoined the cast on Sept. 7. Panaro joins Sara Jean Ford as "Christine" in the production at the Majestic Theatre. Read the Playbill.com story.
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Hugh Panaro and Sara Jean Ford
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Hugh Panaro and Marni Raab (Christine at certain performances)
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The project is the latest foray into musical theatre for the Grammy winner, who co-produced Hamilton's cast album and is currently working on a Soul Train musical.
