On Broadway, she has played the role of Christine over 650 times, making her the fifth longest-running Christine in the production’s history. In June 2009 she assumed the role of the Christine Alternate, which she’s played to date. She became the thirteenth actress to be cast as Christine in the Broadway production in August 2008. Tour between September 20 and originating the role of Christine for the Asian World Tour between December 2004 and August 2006. Raab also has a long, unique history with the show, including numerous engagements with the U.S. (The Principal Christine plays six performances a week with the Christine Alternate playing two.) She will resume performances as the Principal Christine on Tuesday, November 13. Raab has played the leading role of Christine Daaé across the country and around the world and is currently the New York Company’s Christine Alternate.
Producers are also pleased to announce that fans will have additional chances to see international THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA star Marni Raab this winter before she concludes her most recent engagement with the Broadway production this coming January 2013. All combined, he’s performed (as both The Phantom and Raoul) in over 2,800 performances of the Broadway production. Panaro has played The Phantom with the New York Company over 1,800 times in 3 different engagements, including his most recent return that began in September 2010. In February 1999 he was invited to take over the title role, becoming the tenth of twelve men to be cast as The Phantom on Broadway, and earning rave reviews. He was first cast in December 1990 as Raoul, a role he would play for over two years and more than 900 performances. Panaro has a long association with THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and is one of the few actors to have been cast in both of the musical’s male leading roles, The Phantom and Raoul. and directed by Harold Prince, the musical phenomenon is in its unprecedented 25th year in New York, playing at The Majestic Theatre (247 West 44th Street).Ĭurrent leading man Hugh Panaro has been confirmed as the creative team’s choice to play the “Man Behind the Mask” during the upcoming celebrations for the production’s 25th Anniversary in January 2013. Produced by Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Group, Inc. Principal cast changes have been announced for the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest-running show in Broadway history.
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