"The Phantom of the Opera" star Hugh Panaro answers your burning questions.
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@carihigdon326311 жыл бұрын
He introduced himself as Erik. ALL THE POINTS FOR HUGH.
@juliadietrich35844 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing! KZbin messed it up and made it 'eric'. This isnt phantom of the mall!!!
@b.d66423 жыл бұрын
@@juliadietrich3584 "it's erik... With a k'... cause he's an edgy boy" -wait in the wings
@MelancoliaI8 ай бұрын
Yeah it's great how he insists on calling himself Erik. This isn't the only interview where he did that.
@kristinz274910 жыл бұрын
i met him in the craziest way: by chance! (seriously, it was insane. it was a random cafe in new york the day after i saw him as the phantom on broadway). and let me tell you he was the nicest person. EVER. i talked to him about phantom and then he asked about me and i told him what musical i was working on and wow it was just so sweet he was really caring and wished me the best i just love him so much
@PhantomifyEponine10 жыл бұрын
YOU ARE SO FREAKING LUCKY LIKE SERIOUSLY
@keelieak9 жыл бұрын
Lucky you!!! That's like a day dream! :)
@theadae24949 жыл бұрын
I had nothing better to do today, so I decided to list all the times Hugh made that cute dimple-face. God I need a hobby. 1:42, 2:22, 3:00, 3:35, 4:11, 7:22, 8:08, 9:19
@dalek23206 жыл бұрын
bless this comment
@sushiferz5 жыл бұрын
best comment thank u
@lazmush38463 жыл бұрын
sooooooo sweet
@lazmush38463 жыл бұрын
I come to life!
@BlushGush2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@1S1NGG811 жыл бұрын
HE KNOWS THE PHANTOM'S NAME IS ERIK! WOOOO!
@michellehayton344911 жыл бұрын
He is so unbelievingly handsome! What pretty eyes and strong features! No one can play the phantom like him. Scary as hell and yet so mesmerizing! Probably the best phantom. That voice, there are no words. If any voice has the power to hypnotize your mind and melt your heart, it is his! His talent is off the charts. In person, so funny and sweet!
@Nebuleaf10 жыл бұрын
Yeeeeessssssss! And I nearly died of happiness when he said Susan Kay's Phantom is his Bible for playing Erik. Lovelovelovelovelove!
@izzywo32548 жыл бұрын
I LOVE SUSAN KAYS PHANTOM, THAT BOOK IS SOOOOOO AMAZING!!!
@morgangobin65507 жыл бұрын
I'm halfway through, and already I'm recommending it to all my friends. It is the most beautifully written book I've ever read--and that's saying something coming from me!
@motab99077 жыл бұрын
Isabella Wommack I SECOND! Read it as a junior and it broke my heart
@misscocochloe19987 жыл бұрын
Isabella Wommack it is truly amazing
@cursedcancersurvivor6 жыл бұрын
Read it twice. First time: "this book is awesome" second time: "its alright".
@mjrtaurus27148 жыл бұрын
Frick yeah, he reads Susan Kay!
@keelieak8 жыл бұрын
I bought a copy to read based on what he says in this video. I grabbed it on my way out the door in hopes of a small chance of meeting him when I found out he was in my city in December. I did, and he signed it "O.G." Swoooon.;)
@mjrtaurus27148 жыл бұрын
keelieak YOU LUCKY SON OF A SHEPARD
@keelieak8 жыл бұрын
+MJR TAURUS HA! This made me laugh.:). I know-I was so lucky, and I feel so grateful. The chance of meeting him was so tiny, but it happened, and he couldn't have been more amazing. He left what he was "supposed" to be doing, to talk for a while. I felt so guilty, but he acted like there was nothing in the world he'd rather be doing. Ugh...sweetest. guy. ever.
@mjrtaurus27148 жыл бұрын
I don't even know HOW you managed to keep your cool long enough to hold an actual conversation. I would have been on the floor squealing!
@juliadietrich35844 жыл бұрын
Ahh I need to read that still!!! I intend to tho
@TheMsiaddict8 жыл бұрын
Maybe he's the cutest middle aged man.
@ozsfi6 жыл бұрын
TheMsiaddict - Maybe? And I couldn't think of what age he might be - I did not know he would be so gorgeous! and lovely in every way. If there was a list: The world's sexiest and cutest guy, he would top the list for me.
@christinedaae198611 жыл бұрын
I saw phantom on Broadway for the first time this past spring. He is absolutely incredible! And just because he opens this video by introducing himself as Erik, he secures his spot as my favorite Phantom--next to Michael Crawford, of course!!!!!
@keelieak9 жыл бұрын
He is so dashing....and adorable. My favorite phantom.
@Silver54ful11 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness! Hugh Panaro is to die for. He such a sweetheart and exceptional talent. He's one of my all-time favorite Phantoms. And he's a dog lover! As if there were not enough reasons to adore him. I did read Phantom, the novel by Susan Kay. It's even better written then the orginal. I cried so hard throughout the story. I wish he would go on the nation Tour for Phantom once he leaves the Boradway Production. The whole country needs to see his spectacular performance. Love you Hugh! :)
@morgangobin65508 жыл бұрын
Makes me wonder what Keifer Sutherland was doing in that alley to begin with. I would've killed to see his reaction, though; the Phantom randomly walking out for a smoke in sneakers sounds pretty hilarious!
@RickRollMachine7 жыл бұрын
Morgan Gobin at the time, Keifer Sutherland was doing a play at the Jacobs theatre called "That Championship Season", that's why he would have been in the alley
@TheMsiaddict8 жыл бұрын
This guy should be the next James Bond.
@KatieT979 жыл бұрын
HUGH!!!!😍😍😍 My second favorite phantom (Ramin's my favorite)! I love Hugh! Never met him, never seen him live, but he's amazing!
@juliadietrich35844 жыл бұрын
You are the same as me. I *love* his final final lair especially. But no one will ever top ramin.
@sunapee229213 жыл бұрын
Hugh is exactly how he seems in this video. one of my friends is in the phantom cast with him and I've hung out backstage with them all and I have to say, Hugh is one of the sweetest and genuine people I've ever met. He's more than willing to talk to anyone and answer any questions. Such a great person and talent. If you haven't alreayd, I recommend seeing him as the Phantom as soon as possible. He puts on a breathtaking performance.
@graciegalahad92588 жыл бұрын
This guy is the best! I wish I could have seen him live.🙁
@emilygrace82357 жыл бұрын
He read "Phantom" I'm crying
@arianarivera551610 жыл бұрын
Omg hugh panaro knows Erik name
@KatieT979 жыл бұрын
All phans should know his name is Erik.
@MorbidMoonflower9 жыл бұрын
the phantom has no name in the musical. His name was originally Erik in the 1916 novel.
@arianarivera55169 жыл бұрын
His name will always be Erik
@juliadietrich35844 жыл бұрын
@@MorbidMoonflower ahem. 1910 novel.
@lexiepockets41755 жыл бұрын
My best friend Rebecca dated Hugh as they played in phantom of the opera. No joke.
@BlushGush2 жыл бұрын
Rebecca…Luker??? I thought hugh was gay but I literally don’t care!!! Love him!
@flannerymonaghan-morris4825 Жыл бұрын
He was married to a woman for some time, he could be bisexual.
@juliacleary2111 жыл бұрын
woah he's handsome.. honestly seeing him on broadway and hearing him I though he was a lot younger.
@flannerymonaghan-morris4825 Жыл бұрын
He also looks a lot younger than he is too…
@wrathofscorpias10 жыл бұрын
YES I FOUND THE BOOK BY SUSAN K IN MY SCHOOL LIBRAY!
@paperbackacademie66403 жыл бұрын
I have finally bought Phantom by Susan Kay because he praised it so much... :) now whenever I will read about Erik, I’ll think about Hugh
@lisafs090211 жыл бұрын
Hugh is a puppy dog. A cute little bedimpled puppy. Who sings like an angel.
@dabblo112 жыл бұрын
My first phantom. He broke my Phantom Virginity.
@menaceiisociety5927 ай бұрын
Wow I have never seen him without the make up. He’s actually very pleasant to look at. he has a great smile. And dimples :)
@fedrebel200311 жыл бұрын
So down to earth and a great sense of humor. Would love to see him in NY!!
@JaredGoerke11 жыл бұрын
Lol the lip thing happened to Michael Crawford too.
@l.n.3372 Жыл бұрын
I accidentally found a video with the interview where Michael Crawford talked about this. It's pretty hilarious how it happens often enough that Hugh makes it seem like a routine experience for all Phantom actors xD
@Sheilamaizi9 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful way to talk to the stars and have them sing for us. Thank you for this production!!!
@mayarose199811 жыл бұрын
Why is he so flawless. I saw phantom about a week ago at the Majestic theater. He was absolutely wonderful.
@Pango569711 ай бұрын
Hugh and Michael were the best phantoms!
@CHEKIExoxo11 жыл бұрын
I'm actually dying a little. He is so perfectly adorable and I have a copy of Susan Kay's Phantom on my bookshelf I'd better go read it.. You were my first phantom. :')
@miloqsak365310 жыл бұрын
ahahhaha at the end he was using like a vampire voice but his phantom mask XD lol omg i love you so much hugh you are such an inspiration
@littleLotte813 жыл бұрын
Oh my I love him. I love how he just lays down all chill...it's awesome.
@BlushGush2 жыл бұрын
Omg he said Susan Kay PHANTOM???? IM CRYING. I’ve seen him so many times and I didn’t know this!!!!
@corneliahindemith97418 жыл бұрын
That ending killed me!! love this man his my top 4 phantom!
@christinedaae58994 жыл бұрын
I love you, Erik Destler! You are the Handsomest Character on Broadway!
@Broadwaybabymara11 жыл бұрын
Omigod I just love Hugh
@ActorsWithIssuespodcast12 жыл бұрын
Saw him three weeks ago, my first time seeing him and he was phenomenal.
@ndog20055 жыл бұрын
Such Great talent, a huge, Hugh fan..
@PhantomMan40012 жыл бұрын
Love how he talks about the flops... Vampires... Broadway... DON'T MIX.
@florzinhala Жыл бұрын
Como não amar o Hugh? Ele é tão fofo e tão lindo. O sorriso dele ilumina tudo ao redor. E ele ama animais. Esse homem é perfeito! ❤️❤️
@burtburton9111 жыл бұрын
I wish so bad they'd film his performance!! He was so good me and my girlfriend were simply amazed!
@GREENgrrl8511 жыл бұрын
Dear lord, a Wicked reference AND he loves Phantom by Susan Kay?!?! Ugh! Huuuuuugh you're perfection!
@BandieDiamanda12 жыл бұрын
when he made the reference to wicked i nearly died. i freaking love this man so much
@KateAndMePopCulture11 жыл бұрын
Saw Phantom many years ago but not with Hugh...we discovered your YT channel from FB...like Mr. Panaro's answer...watched some vids of him....awesome to find your channel
@ixaaicactus9 жыл бұрын
OMG! He's so lovely!!
@silverphantom8811 жыл бұрын
I love Hugh. Best Phantom. And I also loved Lestat and was fortunate to see it before it closed.
@GREENgrrl8511 жыл бұрын
I just love that he knows that's the Phantom's name! :D
@vcabrera53968 жыл бұрын
My first show tune was Roxie from Chicago. I was singing that in kindergarten. Thank my dad for that one...
@USFanLovesMinHo10 жыл бұрын
I hope you get to see him as Phantom one day soon. He is very good, you will have a great time.
@kamap4511 жыл бұрын
Hugh, you are amazing!
@TRONwuzhere8211 жыл бұрын
Ooookay, this guy ROCKS! The fact that he read and recommended Susan Kay's novel, "Phantom" just wreaks of absolute cool. Wow. Plus, he's SUPER down to earth and funny! I gotta say, he and Ramin are my favorite Phantoms. Wish I was able to go to NYC next month to see him and Sierra on Broadway. Shats! :/
@graceh20111 жыл бұрын
okay- i just saw him yesterday -in the upper mezzanine(that's what happens when you go with 200 other kids from your high school) and he was AMAZING- my first phantom and my first on Broadway experience. and here, well he is just HI-larious
@riffleicious11 жыл бұрын
Me too! They will make an epic pairing
@albeefinejr5182 жыл бұрын
I saw you Hugh, in the vampire musical, Lestat. Elton John was in attendance that night a couple of rows away. I had great seats. I didn't love it, but I didn't hate it either. But that's how I became your fan because I loved your voice. =) However, I did take a first-time broadway show spectator and had to profusely apologize to her and tell her there are other musicals on Broadway she would love. lol. All my best to you.
@AaronRodgerzlover1211 жыл бұрын
He is so adorable! :)
@RedDeathsReturn11 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad he knows the Phantoms real name! But I really didn't enjoy Susan Kay's novel, if anything people should be reading the original. lol Hugh is cool though, :)
@trinitysimmons20639 жыл бұрын
Hugh you said you wouldn't walk in the street with your phantom face and stuff on, I would!
@mjrtaurus27148 жыл бұрын
+Trinity Simmons same
@Veghead2511 жыл бұрын
I'm going the 16th of March! Sooo excited.
@LovinGaryLee12 жыл бұрын
That moment went Hugh Panaro starts to grow on you :D
@MaryJesusJoseph13 жыл бұрын
He's adorable. I saw him in "Call Me Madam" a few years ago with Karen Morrow--he was wonderful.
@ChangeYourStars2313 жыл бұрын
I just looked up this Ian Schrager he was referring to with how he'd decorate the Lair...PERFECT for the Phantom, pretty much exactly how I pictured the Lair to be!
@Merthurmad8 жыл бұрын
"Smokin with Keifer Sutherland." I hop ehe brushed his teeth before doing the kissing scene with whoever played Christine.
@jaysalvoro98345 жыл бұрын
Merthurmad I’m sure he didn’t smoke, he was just there talking to Keifer Sutherland.
@Disneylover20236 жыл бұрын
omg he is gorgeous!
@FVideos781611 жыл бұрын
I'm seeing him on monday!
@masonshaffer656111 жыл бұрын
"Good evening, Broadway.com, Imy name is Erik, and I am the Phantom- I am NOT the- Hi broadway.com!" He's so cute:)
@DarkwingsDesending12 жыл бұрын
I miss Lestat. That was a really great show. :( It's still on here though. (Tatsel) Great actor and very kind.
@princepeterwolf12 жыл бұрын
he's so funny. great interview!!!
@0BustyStClaire012 жыл бұрын
Heeeee's sooooo cuuuuuuute!
@vaxodia111 жыл бұрын
I met him. He's so sweet!
@danfan09912 жыл бұрын
He is absolutely adorable. If I had the chance to work with him... Whoa. I would die happy. :)
@jessicadavis339212 жыл бұрын
I just saw Phantom on Wednesday and thought Hugh was spectacular. He seems like a funny guy too.
@itsmeLAURAAA12 жыл бұрын
It's also really awesome, I've met Andrea. She's a lovely person. :)
@JOJisThePhantom12 жыл бұрын
"Populoodler!!" LOL
@Elanchana13 жыл бұрын
Hugh is such a sweetieeeee
@lisafs090211 жыл бұрын
Glinda+Phantom... Best thing EVER!
@GryffindorTable11 жыл бұрын
Oh my God. I love home.
@jensmith78966 жыл бұрын
He said vampires and broadway don't mix because they had to stop touring for Lestat but I wonder if die hard fans could get it back with all the Twilight crap going on if he would play Lestat again, even if it was for a night.
@jessica23claire6 жыл бұрын
i'M IN LOVE
@AshleyGirl4112 жыл бұрын
Why is he so perfect?
@r3dscarf12 жыл бұрын
Oh Hugh...why are you so adorable??
@josephrouleau92595 жыл бұрын
Loving the Susan Kay shout out. Killer read.
@gamesport8812 жыл бұрын
ME TOO!! That poster is proudly displayed by my bed.
@musicalmeg1913 жыл бұрын
"and the Yamaha organ." :) Hilarious! It actually malfunctioned a couple weeks ago when I saw the show! It made this really annoying noise through almost the entire ending scene!
@heyheymister12 жыл бұрын
he's adorable!!! XD
@RosesNightengales12 жыл бұрын
"Good Evening Broadway.Com.. I am Erik, The Phantom"
@uberawesomeme1213 жыл бұрын
Does he ever go to the stage door after a show? I'm going to new york city this June, and I would really love to meet him :)
@ldpadventures8333 жыл бұрын
omg this video was uploadid the day before the tsnami in japan
@MelancoliaI8 ай бұрын
So this guy loves the Susan Kay book and calls himself Erik? He wins.
@RosesNightengales13 жыл бұрын
Roftlmao! "Good Evening Broadway.com! My Name is Erik!" XD
@Blackmage00111 жыл бұрын
I so know what you mean. He broke mine too. I still remember the goosebumps. *Goes looking for ice.*
@davidcolvin76543 жыл бұрын
i want a sofa like that.
@itsmeLAURAAA12 жыл бұрын
Another perfect musical theater God.
@phantomoflibrary12 жыл бұрын
He likes the Susan Kay novel. Yes!
@ShadowDwellerXXX13 жыл бұрын
he is pretty freakin adorable. must admit that ive become a phan of him XD