I think you're talking about Steve Harley. They decided he wasnt the right choice and decided instead on Michael Crawford :p
Steve Barton as Phantom( from March to October 1990)
After Sarah Brightman left, Patti Coherour played the role of Christine Daae.
Both the original production of Dreamgirls on Broadway, and the 1987 revival, were directed by Michael Bennett.
Steve Barton who play Raoul who was the stand in for Michael Crawford's Phantom when he was in the hospital for a hernia operation this was in LA 1990.
Many, many, many people over the years have played the Phantom. There have been lots of different stage productions, in many countries all around the world and each new showing usually has a new person playing him. not to mention a few movies (usually horror movies) that have been released. but the original man to play him on stage was Michael Crawford. Gerard butler took over the role when they turned the musical into a movie in 2004.
Steve Barton as Phantom( from March to October 1990)
If you're talking about Christine, it was Sarah Brightman. And for the phantom (Erik) it was Michael Crawford. Raoul was played by Steve Barton
michael crawford a tenor
After Sarah Brightman left, Patti Coherour played the role of Christine Daae.
Michael Crawford has written: 'The Fenians' -- subject(s): Fenians, History
Michael Bennett choreographed and directed the original stage production of A Chorus Line.
Broadways original Phantom of the Opera was Michael Crawford. He has also appeared in the movie versions of "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum" and "Hello, Dolly". Most Recently he was back on Broadway in Jim Steinman's "Dance Of The Vampires", which he also co-produced.
That's the original cast, you've got it right.
Both the original production of Dreamgirls on Broadway, and the 1987 revival, were directed by Michael Bennett.
Michael Crawford was born on January 19, 1942.
Yes
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