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Steve Barton

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Actor 1954–2001 On stage 1988–1993

Steven Neal Barton (June 26, 1954 – July 21, 2001) was an American actor, singer, dancer, teacher, choreographer, and stage director. He worked internationally in the United States, London, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. He is most well known for originating the role of Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny in the West End and Broadway productions of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, and later taking over the title role of The Phantom of the Opera in the Broadway production. He also originated the starring role of Graf von Krolock in Dance of the Vampires.

On stage 2 productions, 5 years

1988 The Phantom of the Opera Majestic Theatre · Original · directed by Harold Prince 13,981 perf.
1993 The Red Shoes Gershwin Theatre · Original · directed by Stanley Donen 5 perf.

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Worked with more than once5 names

Nina Goldman 2 productions
Joan Tsao 2 productions
Hugh Panaro 2 productions
Geralyn del Corso 2 productions
Anita Intrieri 2 productions

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Also credited on1 work

Dance of the Vampires

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In the literature8 passages

  • Cast: Michael Crawford, Sarah Brightman, Steve Barton, Judy Kaye, Cris Groenendaal, Nicholas Wyman, Leila Martin, David Romano, Elisa Heinsohn, George Lee Andrewsebooks/Green, Stanley/Broadway Musicals, Show By Show - Seventh Edition - Stanley Green & Cary Ginell.txt
  • The final billing page, with Steve Barton replacing Roger Rees in the starring role.ebooks/Suskin, Steven/B001T4YWBO EBOK - Steven Suskin.txt
  • Steve Barton, Sarah Brightman Above: David Romano (center) Top: Michael Crawford, Patti Cohenourtheatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1987-88 Season, v. 44 (Willis).txt
  • Clive Barda/Bob Marshak Photos Top Right: Patti Cohenour, Leila Martin Below: Steve Barton, Patti Cohenourtheatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1988-89 Season, v. 45 (Willis).txt
  • The title role has been played by Michael Crawford, Timothy Nolen, Cris Groendaal, Steve Barton, Jeff Keller, Marcus Lovett and Davis Gaines.theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1994-95 Season, v. 51 (Willis).txt
  • Musical, Scenic Design and Lighting. The title role has been played by Michael Crawford, Timothy Nolen, Cris Groendaal, Steve Barton, Jefftheatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1998-99 Season, v. 55 (Willis).txt

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