Leading Men you would like to see play The Phantom?

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Leading Men you would like to see play The Phantom?

Posted: 3/8/06 at 1:41pm

Who are some men you would like to see take a crack at The Phantom on Broadway



My Choices:
Gary Maur...my first Phantom and should definately play it on Broadway.

Michael Ball
Donny Osmond
Tyree Walker
Randal Keith
Brian Stokes Mitchell

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Updated On: 3/8/06 at 01:41 PM

#2

re: Leading Men you would like to see play The Phantom?

Posted: 3/8/06 at 1:42pm

Someone OTHER THAN people who have played it before. They keep recycling their three leads. Tour to Broadway, Broadway to tour.

#3

re: Leading Men you would like to see play The Phantom?

Posted: 3/8/06 at 1:44pm

You're probably going to get your wish for that first one. It's just not official yet.

Can't think of anyone for a list myself. Other than the former understudy/long-time Firmin who left the show last year...Jeff Keller. I would've loved him to play the Phantom as principle.

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re: Leading Men you would like to see play The Phantom?

Posted: 3/8/06 at 1:46pm

Gary Maur deserves to play the Phantom on Broadway...he was AMAZING when I saw him in Atlanta.


I wish I could see Jeff Keller ast the Phantom has he ever gone as the Phantom recently?

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#5

re: Leading Men you would like to see play The Phantom?

Posted: 3/8/06 at 1:49pm

I don't think Jeff went on in a long time. It's a shame...he was excellent.

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#6

re: Leading Men you would like to see play The Phantom?

Posted: 3/8/06 at 2:02pm

Jeff Keller won't be going on as the Phantom on Broadway and neither will Gary Mauer. Thanks anyway.

#7

re: Leading Men you would like to see play The Phantom?

Posted: 3/9/06 at 3:49pm

Why do you say that?

You say that as if it will never happen...like you know for sure.

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Posted: 3/9/06 at 4:19pm

I was fortunate to catch Jeff Keller as Phantom. He was excellent. He understudied it for years and didn't go on nearly as often as many had hoped. Unfortunately he is a bit too old to be brought back.

They have been recycling phantoms for a loooong time. It's cheaper, it works. I don't see it changing. They don't need to freshen it up with a new mask. It's doing fine. They seem to type cast this role; typically tall, thin-ish and under 40ish with good chops. There's still a handful of former phantoms circulating that fit the bill until they run out or the numbers start dwindle ...IMO

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#9

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Posted: 3/9/06 at 4:22pm

Douglas Sills should really be given a chance.

#10

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Posted: 3/9/06 at 4:28pm

Raul Esparza
Hugh Jackman

#11

re: Leading Men you would like to see play The Phantom?

Posted: 3/9/06 at 4:30pm

howrd mcgillin....lol, sorry he was just so good!

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#12

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Posted: 3/9/06 at 4:32pm

Bring back Marc Jacoby. lol jk he is completely awesome though, incredible in sweeney and so nice. I feel bad, he always seems snubbed at the stage door

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#13

re: Leading Men you would like to see play The Phantom?

Posted: 3/9/06 at 4:41pm

Michael Ball and Adam Brazier.

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#14

re: Leading Men you would like to see play The Phantom?

Posted: 3/9/06 at 4:41pm

bring back Hugh Panaro...I loved his Phantom!

#15

re: Leading Men you would like to see play The Phantom?

Posted: 3/9/06 at 5:05pm

The guy who played Benson would be good.

#16

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Posted: 3/9/06 at 5:11pm

Would love to see Aaron Lazar play the role...

#17

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Posted: 3/9/06 at 6:07pm

Marc Kudisch

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Posted: 3/9/06 at 7:57pm

BLECH

#19

re: Leading Men you would like to see play The Phantom?

Posted: 3/9/06 at 8:03pm

Randy Harrison!!hewastotaly awesome in Wiked!

hah...

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re: Leading Men you would like to see play The Phantom?

Posted: 3/9/06 at 8:15pm

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This man right here....

Although I already know he will never play the role here in the USA

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Updated On: 3/9/06 at 08:15 PM

#21

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Posted: 3/9/06 at 9:17pm

Howard is staying. La la la.

#22

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Posted: 3/9/06 at 9:50pm

Norm Lewis

#23

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Posted: 3/9/06 at 10:53pm

"You're probably going to get your wish for that first one. It's just not official yet."

THANK YOU SWEET JESUS!

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re: Leading Men you would like to see play The Phantom?

Posted: 3/9/06 at 10:54pm

Harvey Fierstein!

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re: Leading Men you would like to see play The Phantom?

Posted: 3/9/06 at 11:07pm

Brent Barrett