LizzieCurry said: "There is no alternate Phantom. You'll need to look at the @understudies tweets or keep an eye on Jeremy Stolle and Laird Mackintosh's tweets and instagram posts."
You can't go wrong with either of these gentlemen. I've seen both in the role and found them far superior to James Barbour. Their characterizations and vocal performances subscribe to the Michael Crawford school. And Mr. Stolle adds just a teaspoon more madness.
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- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage