The Trio was added to Broadway in 2014. It was rehearsed but never used 'til January 26, 2014 & continued of course until the Final Show April 16, 2023
I'm kind of obsessed with this version because of his delivery of "you resist!" (pointed out in a comment below). I've watched this video like 10 times. I may need an intervention 😂
Gary is one of my all time favorite Phantoms! His last performance on tour was in Dallas, with his wife Elizabeth Southard as Christine. It was the most moving performance I've ever seen! There were Phans from all over the US for Gary's last performance. John Cudia replaced Gary as Phantom in the tour.
I love wandering child as the trio singing together. Do you (or anybody else) know when and why they changed it so Raoul doesn't sing during it until the very end anymore? Do they just hate Raoul lmao? Did they prefer it as a duet with Christine and the Phantom?
Gary was my 10th Phantom. I saw him on tour in Atlanta back in 2006 with my then girlfriend. I probably saw him play Raoul opposite Howard MgGillian on Broadway on several occasions. He’s one of my top 5! I love how he’s soothing, nurturing than disappointed followed by anger. The growling adds a lot to the affect.
I wish I had gotten to see Gary and Beth together in this production. I did get to see John Cudia as Raoul in 2002, and he remains my choice for the most perfect Raoul ever (after Steve Barton), though I do have another favorite in Jordan Donica.
