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Sadler, Paul B. (Slave Master, Solo Dancer) is a native Clevelander who attended Wilberforce University. Credits include the Philadelphia Dance Company (principal), Cleveland Ballet and the American Dance Guild. He is a dance instructor, choreographer and guest artist (University of Arts, Phila, PA). Pauls thanks God for his talent and wide, Loreen, for her love, support and creation of their two children. Chase and Noah.
Dates 6/93 - 10/97 (Slave Master), 10/97 - 12/99, 9/00 - 3/02 (Solo Dancer)

Saia, Janet (Swing) is elated to be making her Broadway debut after a year with the national tour. She has toured extensively with Martin Guerre (American Premiere), Carousel (directed by Nicholas Hytner), Cats (Grizabella) and 42nd Street (Lorraine). Janet is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory. Love and gratitude to Bennett and family.
Janet Saia as Carlotta
Dates 8/02 - present

Sandri, Thomas (Don Attilio and/or Passarino, Policeman) has appeared with major opera houses including Chicago, Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Sarasota as well as numerous symphony orchestras. He has performed leading roles in regional theater and on the national tour of the John Kenley Phantom of the Opera. Mr. Sandri, who holds a Masters degree in music performance from Northwestern University, teaches singing privately at Rutgers University.
Dates 6/92 - 2/93, 3/94 - 5/94, ?/?? - 1/98 (Don Attilio and/or Passarino); Unknown (Policeman)

Saverine, Nicholas F. (Piangi) has performed in both the Vienna and First national Touring Production of Les Miserables. National tours: The Student Prince (Prince Karl Franz), Pirates of Penzance (Frederick), A Christmas Carol (fred), Babes in Toyland (Pierrot). Regional credits include: 1776 (Richard Henry Lee), Brigadoon (Charlie), Camelot (Merlin), Mack and Mabel (Eddie), The Desert Song (Sid). Opera: La Boheme (Rodolfo), Rigoletto (the Duke), Coq d'Or (the Astologer), Don Pasquale (Ernesto), Maria Stuarda (Leichester), La Calisto (Linfea), Gianni Schicchi (Rinuccio), Abduction from the Seraglio (Belmonte). Nicolas in a graduate of the University of the Arts, Philadelphia.
Dates 10/90 - 8/91, 10/96 - 1/97, 6/89 - 12/98

Scamardo, David A. (Slave Master, Solo Dancer) comes to B'way after completing the run of Phantom in San Francisco. Film: Only the Lonely, The Babe, Prelude to a Kiss. National tours: The Phantom of the Opera. Regional: Candide (Hal Prince revival), Burn This. Dance: State Ballet of Missouri, Australian Ballet, Lyric Opera Ballet. David thanks Elizabeth Boitsov, Linda Lowry, and especially his mother for their support and love.
Dates 6/99 (Slave Master); 12/99 - 8/00 (Solo Dancer)

Schmidt, Julie (Swing, Carlotta) 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.
Julie Schmidt as Carlotta
Dates Unknown (Swing); 4/03 - 11/13/04 (Carlotta)

Schroeder, John (Swing, Hairdresser/Marksman, Marksman) returns to Phantom, having played Raoul with the national tour in 24 cities across the country. His favorite regional credits include Jamie Lockhart in The Robber Bridegroom, Tommy Albright in Brigadoon, the title role in Candide and Adam/Issac in Chicago's Court Theatre production of The Mystery Circle:Creation and the Passion. John attended Eastman School of Music and holds a B.F.A in music theatre from Illinois Wesleyan University.
Dates 4/98 - ?/?? (Swing); ?/?? - 2/99 (Hairdresser/Marksman); 2/99 - 1/00, 3/00 - 1/01 (Marksman)

Sebouhian, Carly Blake (Ballet Chorus) is happy to be making her Broadway debut in Phantom. She began dancing at an early age and first performd with Dances Patrelle. She later joined the School of American Ballet, where she performed with New York City Ballet and worked with choreographers Eliot Feld, Christopher Wheeldon, and Melissa Barak.
Dates 6/03 - ?/??

Shayne, Tracy (Christine Daae) most recently originated the role of Christine in the thrid national company of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. Born in Brooklyn, raised in Houston, Ms. Shayne danced with the Houston Jazz Ballet under the direction of Patsy Swayze (Patrick's Mom). She was a member of the first international company of A Chorus Line under Michael Bennet's direction. Her Broadway credits include Bebe and Maggie in A Chorus Line and Cosette in Les Miserables, where her performance can be heard) on the International Complete Symphonic Recording. Ms. Shayne majored in acting at the University of Houston and currently studies with Fred Kareman.
Tracy as Christine
Dates 11/93 - 2/98

Sheehan, Ciaran (Raoul) was born in Ireland and grew up traveling between his hometown Dublin and New York City. After a brief stint as a rock musician he settled in New York City and studied acting with the top teachers. He has starred in numerous plays and also appeared in film and TV. His New York stage credits include The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Byzantium, The Molly Maguires, and Grandchild of Kings. He has a son named Kyle who was born in October 1991. Ciaran Sheehan as the Phantom
Dates 11/93 - 1/95, 11/98 - 5/99

Siebert, Jeff (Flunky/Stagehand) will soon be seen in the upcoming film version of the Broadway musical Chicago. He has performed on Broadway in Miss Saigon, The Phantom of the Opera, Once Upon a Mattress and Singin' in the Rain. National tours include Miss Saigon, The Phantom of the Opera, Cats and A Chorus Line. Regional work includes Follies at Paper Mill Playhouse. Mr. Siebert's first job in New York City was the workshop of Michael Bennett's Scandal. He is very thankful to be a part of this excellent production.
Dates 10/89 - 1/92, 4/92 - ?/??

Smart, Wendi Lees (Ballet Chorus) returns to Broadway from the national tour of Phantom. She has worked with William Forsythe; Stephen Petronio; Tom Simons and Jiri Kylian. Wendi has danced with American Ballet Theatre II; Ballet West; the Frankfurt Ballet; Elisa Monte; Joyce Trisler and Dionald Byrd. She was featured in the movie Fame and was a recipient of the Princess Grace Dance Fellowship.
Dates 9/94 - ?/??

Smagula, Jimmy(Porter/Fireman) Broadway: Man of La Mancha (2002 revival original company), The Full Monty (original company), Tour: Phantom. Television: "The IT Factor," "The Sopranos," "The Rosie O'Donnell Show," "The Job," "Law and Order:SVU" numerous commercials. Film: The Island, The Producers: The Movie Musical. Regional: Old Globe, Paper Mill, Signature Theatre.
Dates 10/06 - present

Solmssen, Kate (Ballet Chorus) from Summit NJ trains with Gabriela Darvash in NYC. She has danced with the Connecticut Ballet Theatre and the Florida Ballet before joining the LA company of Phantom. She then joined the Israeli Ballet in Tel Aviv for a season. Kate rejoins Phantom making this her Broadway debut.
Dates 2/91 - 9/92, 6/93 - ?/??

Southard, Elizabeth (Princess, Christine Daae) has worked extensively in musical theatre, on Broadway and in National Tours. Recently, Beth starred on Broadway as Christine in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, a role she also performed in the Vancouver, B.C. production. She was chose by Harold Prince to star as Magnolia in his latest revival of Show Boat in the First National Tour. She was also seen Off-Broadway in Jack Eric William’s Swamp Gas and Shallow Feelings as Sherlyn. Other tours include Christine in the Yeston/Kopit Phantom and The Sound of Music with Marie Osmond. Regional highlights include Yum-Yum in The Mikado and Claudia in Nine. She has been fortunate enough to perform with various orchestras throughout the U.S. Beth received her degree in Vocal Performance from Ithaca College School of Music. She received a scholarship to study at the prestigious American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria and went on to receive first place in the National Association of Teachers of Singing competition. Beth is joyously married to actor Gary Mauer and plays Mommy to Nicholas and Eden. Beth is thrilled to be touring this beautiful country again – God Bless!
Elizabeth Southard as Christine
Dates 7/99 - 11/99, 12/00 - 4/02, 6/02 - 6/03 (Princess), 4/02 - 6/02 (Christine Daae)

Spizzo, Christine (Ballet Chorus) Dance: National Ballet of Washington, Ballet Repertory Co., ABT (soloist), New Amsterdam Ballet, Cynthia Gregory/Fernando Bujones Co. at City Center, Rudolph Nureyev and Friends, Ballet Arizona (Principal). Film: The Turning Point, Dancers. Phantom is her Broadway debut.
Dates 8/90 - 9/90, 11/90 - ?/??

Stackpole, Dana (Ballet Chorus) Bway: Movin' Out (Judy Alt.), Contact, Carousel (Louise), On The Town (stand by Miss Turnstiles), and Phantom of the Opera. National Tours: Carousel (Louise), The Phantom of the Opera. Regional: Brigadoon (Papermill Playhouse, Finian's Rainbow (Susan the Silent, Reprise!), Dance: ABT and San Francisco Ballet. Film/TV: Gods and Generals (Ron Maxwell), Dancers (Herbert Ross), Hey, Mr. Producer (Gala honoring Cameron MacKintosh), Dance In America (PBS), 1994 & 2000 Tony Awards, Rosie O'Donnell Show, The Today Show. Dana is also a certified Gyrotonic Instructor. Visit her on the web @ www.danastackpole.com.
Dates 6/99 - 8/99

Stahl, Mary Leigh (Wardrobe Mistress/Confidante) appeared with Anthony Newley in Chaplin and Donald O'Connor in Say Hello to Harvey. Mary performed the Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music and regionally in Something's Afoot; Yours, Anne; and The Robber Bridegroom. She thanks family, friends and teachers who've loved, supported and believed.
Dates 1/88 - 6/92, ?/?? - 6/97, 8/97 - present

Starr-Levitt, Megan (Princess) has performed the role of Christine on Broadway and with the San Francisco company of The Phantom of the Opera. Her regional credits include Follies, The Pirates of Penzance, Trial by Jury, Oklahoma!, and Candide. Operatic roles include Nanetta in Falstaff, Musetta in La Boheme, The Countess in Count Ory, Papagena in The Magic Flute and Zerline in Don Giovanni. She holds degrees in music from the UCIrvine and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and has received various honors and fellowships for vocal performance. Ms. Starr-Levitt also enjoys an ongoing career in concert, cabaret and studio work. She proudly donates her time and talents to various charities and organizations around the country.
Megan Starr-Levitt as Christine
Dates 9/95 - 5/97, 8/97 - 2/98

Steele, Philip (Joseph Buquet, Don Attilio) Juilliard trained, he has performed with opera companies including NYC, New Orleans, Boston, Kansas City, Washington Civic, Metropolitan Opera Studio; soloist with the Detroit, Hartford, Dallas and Knoxville symphonies. He has recorded for CBS Records; appeared on radio and TV and toured the U.S. in three national concerts. An original Phantom cast member.
Dates 1/88 - 5/94 (Joseph Buquet); 5/94 - 8/97 (Don Attilio)

Schwaber, Lorian Stein (Innkeeper's Wife) is proud to be making her Broadway debut in The Phantom of the Opera. A native Chicagoan she has recently appeared in principal roles in The Barber of Seville; Carmen; Albert Herring; West Side Story; Applause; weeney Todd and Cole.
Dates 3/90 - 7/90

Stephenson, Laurie Gayle (Swing, Christine Daae Alt.) Laurie Gayle Stephenson made her Broadway debut in the Tony award winning The Secret Garden where she performed the role of Lily. She recently completed a two year run starring on Broadway as Christine Daae in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera. Laurie made her debut as Christine in Phantom with the first national touring company at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Laurie was an original cast member of The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber in Concert, touring the U.S. singing opposite Michael Crawford. She had the pleasure of making her debut in London’s West End at the Palladium with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Dates 5/93 - 11/93, 12/93 - 5/94 (Swing), 5/94 - 5/96 (Christine Daae Alt.)

Stewart, Erin (Innkeeper's Wife) is excited to join the Broadway company after appearing with the national tour. She previously performed in Yeston's Phantom at Gateway Playhouse. Other regional credits include Mabel in Pirates of Penzance, Maria in West Side Story, Cinderella in Cinderella and Liesl in The Sound of Music. Love to Jon
Dates ?/?? - present

Stone, Dawn Leigh (Mme. Firmin, Page/Spanish Lady) was most recently seen in the York Theatre production of Sweeney Todd. Prior to that she was in Europe performing and touring with her jazz band The Royal Jet. Regional credits: Edith in Pirates of Penzance; Young Heidi in Follies; and Liesl in The Sound of Music. She is also the winner of the Metrpolitan Opera auditions; Norman Triangle National Award and the Plam Beach Opera Competition. Phantom is Dawn's Broadway debut.
Dates 5/89 - 9/93 (Mme. Firmin); 9/93 - 11/93 (Page/Spanish Lady)

Suber, Kate BIO NOT FOUND
Dates UNKNOWN

 


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