Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

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Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/7/09 at 7:12pm

Howard McGillin is finally going to leave Phantom for new projects on July 25.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/129013.html

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#2

re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/7/09 at 7:15pm

No he's not...

#3

re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/7/09 at 8:34pm

What do you mean he's not? It says so in the article.

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#4

re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/7/09 at 8:37pm

Sure he'll leave, but he'll back within a year.

#5

re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/7/09 at 8:42pm

Just like Charlotte Damboise in Chicago.

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#6

re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/7/09 at 9:15pm

Is McGillin aiming to star in Phantom 2: Electric Boogaloo? Because he'd be too old (I'm going by the casting notice, and not common sense).

Speaking of the sequel, wasn't Lord Andy supposed to make the Big Announcement today?

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re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/7/09 at 9:29pm

Oh, put a lid on the bickering about Howard. Wish him well on his departure and whereever he's heading. All, I know is that audiences are in for a wonderful treat with John Cudia!

His Phantom is remarkable, fresh, energetic and powerful... very much like a young Kevin Gray. Folks will not be dissapointed.

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#8

re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/7/09 at 10:12pm

Howard McGillin was a fantastic Phantom, however it will be nice to see some new blood in there.

#9

re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/7/09 at 10:28pm

Best to McGillin.

Thrilled about John Cudia -- he's my favourite Phantom! He'll do awesome (again) on Broadway! (Actually saw him and Marni Raab on the tour 2 years ago I believe!)

I must say though -- Phantom could always use "fresh blood"...I always thought that was a problem with Beauty and the Beast. It wasn't that I didn't like Steve Blanchard, but when someone does the role for years and years, it just leaves you wanting to see someone else unfortunately.

Best to Cudia!

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re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/8/09 at 12:25am

His Phantom is remarkable, fresh, energetic and powerful

How it is fresh if he's performed it 2000+ plus times?

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re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/8/09 at 1:15am

I am happy for him. I may have to return to Phantom to see this!

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#12

re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/8/09 at 1:26am

I like the headline on the front page:

"Cudia is New 'Man Behind the Mask' in 'PHANTOM' 7/37"

Since when was there a July 37th? :-P

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#13

re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/8/09 at 1:28am

caitlinette, why don't you ask him yourself? http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/John-Cudia/12169693470?ref=ts
He'll be more than willing to answer any of your questions.

#14

re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/8/09 at 1:47am

Even though he's played the role for almost 10 years, I am sad to see McGillin leave, as he is my personal favourite Phantom, with one of the most beautiful voices that I have ever heard. Of course, I supppose that it's time for someone else to slip on the mask, but I wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

EDIT: Also, congratulations on a world record-setting run!

Updated On: 5/8/09 at 01:47 AM

#15

re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/8/09 at 7:25am

Who is currently playing Raoul? I know they recently changed Raouls because the last Raoul was going to play the Phantom on tour, but who replaced him here? Playbill.com has no on listed...
Phantom cast

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re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/8/09 at 7:53am

adamgreer, Ryan Silverman is playing Raoul.


Ryan Silverman

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#17

re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/8/09 at 9:21am

Is Tim Gleason taking the title role on tour?

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#18

re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/8/09 at 9:26am

Yes. I believe he's already started, actually.

#19

re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/8/09 at 10:38am

not yet, he starts on the 26th of May

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#20

re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/8/09 at 5:16pm

While I can't speak for the Broadway Co. I can tell you that the last time POTO was in Philly it was as fresh as the first season thanks to John, Marni and a remarkable touring co.

I've been around this show since 1992 and seen a lot of casts. The mask will be well worn by Cudia and the crowd will like him.
Interview with Cudia & Jacoby in Philly

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#21

re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/8/09 at 5:29pm

Cudia is excellent. I saw him here in Denver in January. He actually brought tears to my eyes at the end. Everyone I talked to here raved about him and I bet he keeps each performance fresh.

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#22

re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/8/09 at 7:37pm

I saw John Cudia on tour in '05, New York's definitely in for a fantastic Phantom.

#23

re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/8/09 at 8:11pm

Howard is a wonderful Phantom, even after years and years in the role he was great when I saw him January of 2008, and the first time I saw him in January 2007.

#24

re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/9/09 at 12:39pm

Tim Martin Gleeson is the Phantom though on tour, correct? not Raoul?

#25

re: Cudia to Succeed McGillin on July 27

Posted: 5/9/09 at 2:01pm

The show's website still lists Cudia as the Phantom on the tour.

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