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He orirginated the title role in the musical Martin Guerre in the U.S. tour in 1999.

He played Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, and several years later he played the Phantom.

He played Marius in Les Miserables in the First National tour and also played the role on Broadway.

Originated the role of Buddy in the musical Side Show.

Hugh's last performance as The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway took place on October 1, 2005. He left the show to play the title role in the Elton John musical Lestat, based on Anne Rice's series of novels about vampires.

Has a dedicated following of fans (mostly women) who call themselves "Panarophiles".

Was the tenth and twelfth person to play The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. He initially played the role for six months in 1999, then left to play the title role in "Martin Guerre". Three-and-a-half years later, the role became open again, and Hugh stepped back in.

Sung the song "You're Already There" on the "Broadway's Fabulous Phantoms" CD, which is an album of songs sung by various actors who have played The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway.

Hugh won the 2008 Barrymore Award for Outstanding Leading Actor in a Musical as Jean Valjean in the Philadelphia production of Les Miserables.

Personal Quotes

"It's life, it's all good."

"I didn't get into this business to stay safe."

Where Are They Now

(April 2003) Returning to Broadway to play the title role in The Phantom of the Opera

(May 2004) Returned to The Phantom of the Opera cast to take on the lead role of the Phantom.

(October 2005) Leaving Broadway's "Phantom of the Opera" to star in new Elton John musical "Lestat"

(October 2005) Leaves The Phantom of the Opera to join the cast of Elton John's new musical, Lestat.

(April 2006) Starring in Elton John and Bernie Taupin's new musical Lestat based on the Anne Rice novels.

(August 2006) After Lestat's closing on Broadway, Hugh has announced that he is working on his debut solo CD album with Sony.

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