Biography:

Gary Mauer is thrilled to return to The Phantom of the Opera. He comes directly from the Broadway company of Les Miserables where he performed the role of Enjolras. He has also been in the national touring company of Les Miserables in that same role. Gary has appeared in The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber on the road and at Radio City Music Hall. Other favorite roles include Rederick in Pirates of Penzance and Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. Recently, Gary began singing with the "Bravo Broadway!" Concert Series with symphonies across the country. Gary dedicated this performance to his father, Albert Mau. Thank you Beth for all your love and thank you Lord for all of your wonderful blessings!

Favourite Things:

Musical: Showboat - (it broke new ground)
Play: The Life & Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
Movie: When Harry Met Sally
Actor: Anthony Hopkins
Song from a musical: "One Day More," Les Miserables
Role played: Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar (at Southern Arizona Light Opera, Tucon, AZ)
Ice Cream Flavour: Ben and Jerry's Chubby Hubby (Peanut butter filled pretzels, dipped in chocolate)
Breakfast food: Peanut butter Captain Crunch cereal
Candy: Whoppers Malted Milk, White Choc covered pretzels, Pralines from the south
Pie: Pecan, Apple
Book: The Holy Bible
Colour: Green
TV Show: Mad About You
Cartoon Character: Underdog (many years ago)
Historical Figure: Jesus
Album: Garth Brooks (1st)
Sport: Football, Basketball (spectator), Scuba Diving, Boomerang throwing (active in)
Beverage: Caffeine free Diet Coke - I almost hate to admit it
Animal: Dogs
Talk show host: Letterman
Soap Opera: Please...

Current Engagements:

Gary is now back in Phantom as of a few months ago. His wife will be joining him in the cast. She is in the chorus, as well as the understudy to Christine. (Update received from Gary's sister, June 16, 1999).