Hugh Panaro

This month, we are pleased to present An Evening with Hugh Panaro

Hugh Panaro is perhaps best known for having played the coveted role of the Phantom in Broadway’s The Phantom of the Opera over 2,500 times, including the 25th Anniversary production. Hugh is one of the few actors to have been cast by Harold Prince as both The Phantom and Raoul in the show’s Broadway production.

Hugh made his Broadway debut in the original production of Les Misérables as Marius, the role he originated in the First National Company. He also created the roles of Buddy in the original Side Show, Julian Craster in Jule Styne’s The Red Shoes, and the title role in the American premiere of Sir Cameron Mackintosh’s Martin Guerre. Hugh was nominated for an Outer Critic Circle Award for his performance in the titular role of Elton John’s Lestat, based on Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles. He made his West End debut in the original London company of Harold Prince’s Showboat as Gaylord Ravenal, the role he previously played in the Broadway and Toronto Productions.

Off-Broadway Hugh starred in the title role of SWEENEY TODD at the Barrow Street Theatre. Additionally, he has performed in What’s A Nice Country Like You…Doing In A State Like This?, White Lies, Michael Frank’s Noa Noa, and Michael John LaChiusa’s Little Fish.