This week we kick of our series of The Phantom of the Opera specials to celebrate the 115th anniversary of the release of the original novel by Gaston Leroux.
Jeff Keller was part of the original Broadway cast of Phantom of the Opera for 17 years. During this time he was understudy to Michael Crawford before eventually becoming first cast Phantom. He also starred as both Andre and later Firmin as well as in many other roles.
During his career he also starred in Fiddler on the Roof with Zero Mostel. Was part of the original cast of Stephen Sondheim's "Sunday in the Park with George" as various characters as well as understudy of Mandy Patinkin and later first cast George in the West Coast premiere. He also created the role of Jacob Marley in Alan Menken's A Christmas Carol. And much more.
In our interview he talks about working with Andrew Lloyd Webber, Michael Crawford, Sarah Brightman and Hal Prince. He also shares a few wonderful anecdotes about his time with Zero Mostel and Douglas Fairbanks.
18 сен 2024
