Friday, February 29, 2008

More Weekend Musical News - Panaro to Play Valjean in Philly

A release just thit the email that Hugh Panaro, Broadway's "Phantom" for many years, and the seductive vampire "Lestat" in the musical of the same name, will be playing Jean Valjean at the Walnut Street Theatre when Les Miserables opens there in May.

Among Panaro's other credits: Side Show and Show Boat on Broadway, and a 1986 production of A Little Night Music at Walnut Street in 1986.

The Walnut's "Les Miz" will begin performances on May 13 and open on May 21. The run has already been extended. You'll find "Les Miz" playing in Philly through August 3.

For more information, visit: www.walnutstreettheatre.org or www.lesmisphilly.com

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