Phantom of the Opera Cast US.

New York (Broadway) Cast 2004

Sandra Joseph
(Christine Daa�)

is thrilled to return to the Broadway company of Phantom as Christine, a role she has played here at The Majestic and in more than a dozen theatres across the U.S. Sandra is married to one of her previous Phantom co-stars, Ron Bohmer. They recently performed together in The Scarlet Pimpernel (The New Theatre, KS) and the Yeston/Kopit Phantom (Pioneer Theatre, UT). Off-Broadway, Sandra performed in the world premiere of Jonathan Sheffer�s critically-acclaimed work Blood on the Dining Room Floor at WPA. In the Fall of 2000, she made her New York City Opera debut as Flora in Britten�s The Turn of the Screw. Television appearances include "Late Night with Conan O�Brien," "One Life to Live" and "The View." Sandra is originally from Detroit and holds a B.A. from Michigan State University. Now a native of New Jersey, she is a certified yoga instructor, currently teaching in Essex County. Namaste.

John Cudia
(Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny)

is thrilled to join the Broadway cast of Phantom. John was twice nominated for a National Broadway Theatre Award for his performance as Raoul with the national touring company. He made his Broadway debut in Les Mis�rables and since then, has covered and performed some of the most famous roles in musical theatre, including The Phantom, Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar, Tony in West Side Story, Freddy Hill in My Fair Lady, Lt. Cable in South Pacific, the student leader Enjolras in Les Mis�rables and in a thrilling, recent return to the Broadway Company of Les Miz, the role of Jean Valjean. Love and thanks to family, PVM, and his new bride Kathy Voytko.

Jeff Keller
(Monsieur Firmin)

is an original cast member of The Phantom of the Opera and the first American to play The Phantom on Broadway. Other Broadway credits: Candide; Perchick opposite Zero Mostel in Fiddler on the Roof; The Roast directed by Carl Reiner; Johnny Cantone in The 1940's Radio Hour, for which he received a Drama Desk nomination; Sunday in the Park with George performing various roles including George Seurat, which he repeated in the West Coast premiere of the show, winning the San Francisco Theater Critics Circle Award; Max in On the Twentieth Century; Jule Stein's One Night Stand; Alan Jay Lerner's Dance a Little Closer; and Marley's Ghost in Alan Menken's A Christmas Carol. Off-Broadway: Barnaby in Charlotte Sweet, Sam in Personals. Numerous concert, TV and repertory theatre performances. Since 1999, audiences in Brazil have given Jeff a new career as one of that country's singing stars.

George Lee Andrews
(Monsieur Andre)

Broadway: A Little Night Music, On the Twentieth Century, Merlin and Sondheim, A Musical Tribute, recorded live (RCA). Television: PBS Great Performances' "Sondheim Gala: A Celebration of Carnegie Hall's 200th Year," Frederick Egerman in the New York City Opera's A Little Night Music (PBS' "Live from Lincoln Center"). Recording: original cast album of Starting Here, Starting Now (RCA); 110 in the Shade and The Most Happy Fella (the National Symphony Orchestra); The Anastasia Affaire by Wright & Forrest; Colette Collage by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt. Off-Broadway: The Fantasticks (Sullivan Street Playhouse), Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris (Village Gate). National tour: A Little Night Music, opposite Jean Simmons and Margaret Hamilton; later directing the musical for Harold Prince in Johannesburg, South Africa. Concerts: the Cleveland Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Minnesota Orchestra, the Concordia Orchestra. Always with love to Marty, Jennifer, Shannon and Robert.

Julie Schmidt
(Carlotta Guidicelli)

comes to the Broadway company of The Phantom of the Opera after performing the role of Carlotta for nearly seven years on the national tour. She has appeared with the Santa Fe Opera, Greater Miami Opera and numerous companies in the New York area. She is mother to twins Isabelle and Kaete and wife to clarinetist Donald Mokrynski.

Marilyn Caskey
(Madame Giry)

played Aldonza in the national tour of Man of La Mancha, for which she was nominated for a National Broadway Theater Award for Best Actress. Broadway credits: The Phantom of the Opera (Carlotta), The American Clock (Doris, Isabel), The Utter Glory of Morrissey Hall (Elizabeth). Canadian productions: Sunset Boulevard (Norma Desmond). Other credits include, Paper Mill Playhouse: Rags (Rebecca); Coconut Grove Playhouse: Rags (Rebecca, Carbonell nomination, Outstanding Performance), Berlin to Broadway (1998 Carbonell Award, Outstanding Performance); Arena Stage: Passion Play (Kate), Three Sisters (Natasha) Candide (Cunegonde), The Importance of Being Earnest (Gwendolyn), Imaginary Invalid (Angelique), As You Like It (Phoebe), Happy End (Lillian, broadcast on PBS), Isn�t it Romantic (Harriet). Other Regional Credits: Twelfth Night (Olivia), Arabian Nights, Merton of the Movies (Montague Girl), Stepping Out (Vera), Heartbreak House (Elly). Regional Opera: Die Fledermaus (Rosalinda), Daughter of the Regiment (Marie). Other: Camelot (Guenevere) at Pittsburgh CLO, Kiss Me, Kate (Lilli) at Pittsburgh CLO and Goodspeed, A Helluva Town: The Bernstein Revue at Rainbow and Stars (Bistro Award, Outstanding Performance).

Larry Wayne Morbitt
(Ubaldo Piangi)

a native of Southern California, comes to Broadway from the national tour of Phantom, which he joined after spending two years with the Switzerland production. He started his career as a back-up singer at NBC studios in Burbank working with such personalities as Della Reese, Johnny Mathis, and Sarah Vaughn. He has performed with opera companies and symphonies throughout the country, singing various Mozart, Puccini and Lehar roles. Musical theatre credits include leading roles in Kismet, West Side Story, My Fair Lady and She Loves Me. The major thrust of Larry's career has been in the area of special events and conventions. He sings his solo act for major corporations all over the world and has performed for such notables as the Vice President of the United States, the former Empress Farah Diba of Iran, and the late Ginger Rogers. He has recently been seen in National TV commercials and can be heard singing on the PBS series "Wishbone".

Heather McFadden
(Meg Giry)

Broadway: Dance of the Vampires, Carousel (Louise u/s). National tours: Phantom (Meg), Carousel, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar. New York: the Met�s The Merry Widow as Jou-Jou with Placido Domingo, Radio City Christmas. European tour: Oklahoma!. Recordings: The Sound of Music (Brigitta) with Frederika von Stade. Love to husband, Kevin.

Julie Hanson
(Christine Daa� at certain performances)

is happy to be making her Broadway debut in Phantom after playing Christine across the country with the third national tour. Prior to joining Phantom, Julie studied voice at Oklahoma City University and performed regionally with Music Theatre of Wichita, Casa Manana, and Light Opera Oklahoma. Her favorites include Good News (Connie Lane), My Fair Lady (Eliza Doolittle), The King and I (Tuptim), Sweeney Todd and Children of Eden. She has also enjoyed performing as a soloist for many major choral works. Julie is thankful to God, and her amazing family for their unending love and support.

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