Four Phantoms - In Concert (CD)

The Four Phantoms - In Concert / Featuring an extraordinary quartet of performers who collectively have portrayed the title role in The Phantom of the Opera more than 6,000 times. Starring Brent Barrett, John Cudia, Franc D'Ambrosio, and Ciarán Sheehan, this entertainment experience features performances celebrating the iconic music of Broadway, contemporary hits, and more, culminating in a stunning finale paying tribute to the Tony Award-winning musical that became the cornerstone of each of their careers. Special guest Kaley Ann Voorhees joins the show-stopping finale. She is the youngest performer to portray Christine Daaé on Broadway. - This talented foursome boasts a list of accolades extending well beyond their performances as the Phantom. Brent Barrett received an LA Drama Critics Award for his stunning portrayal of Billy Flynn in the hit CHICAGO: The Musical. John Cudia carries the distinction as the only actor to perform as both the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera and as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, both on Broadway. Affectionately known as "The Iron Man of the Mask," Franc D'Ambrosio held the title as "The World's Longest-Running Phantom" for more than a decade. And Dublin, Ireland native Ciarán Sheehan played the lead in Phantom both on Broadway and in Toronto, Canada, and performed the roles of Marius and Babette in Les Misérables. - The show provides a non-stop, roller coaster ride of emotional highs and lows from the jovial buddy song, "Old Friends" to the solemn soul gripping "Bring Him Home." Audiences have raved about this show as it has been performed throughout the entire country. Now, everyone everywhere will have the opportunity to see the show as it airs nationally on Public Television. - The special was recorded live before three sold-out audiences at the historic Grand Oshkosh in Wisconsin. Originally opened in 1883, theatergoers experience a lavish and modern Victorian design recreating the warm intimate atmosphere of a European-style theater.