ON RECORD: Joel Perez's Five Favorite Cast Albums- 'This Show Really Spoke to My Soul'

BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you our latest weekly series- ON RECORD. Ever wonder which Broadway tunes have inspired your favorite performers? Check back every Tuesday to find out which cast recordings have made an impact on Broadway's brightest stars.

In this week's edition, we hear from Joel Perez, who is currently starring as 'Roy/Pete/Bobby Jeremy' in Fun Home- playing at the Circle in the Square Theatre. Read on to find out his top five picks!

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1. In the Heights

I had the good fortune of seeing In the Heights just before they won big at the Tony's. Honestly it's the reason I moved to New York and decided to be an actor. I felt like there was finally a place for me on Broadway. I went on to do the 1st National Tour and it was one of the best experiences of my life.

Buy it today at Amazon or iTunes.

2. Caroline, or Change

Jeanine Tesori is a goddess. That's all.

Buy it today at Amazon or iTunes.

3. Sunday in the Park with George

I basically just want to BE Mandy Patinkin so... Also, George is one of my dream roles.

Buy it today at Amazon or iTunes.

4. Spring Awakening

I was one of those awkward, emo Puerto Rican kids so this show really spoke to my SOOOOOUL.

Buy it today at Amazon or iTunes.

5. Hair

I played Berger in college. I was pretty method about getting into character and really living like a hippie for a few months. That's a lie, I am pretty much a hippie in real life and this was a good excuse to do so.

Buy it today at Amazon or iTunes.

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Joel is honored to make his Broadway debut after originating the role Off-Broadway at the Public Theater. Stage work includes In the Heights (1st National Tour), Fame (Macau Music Festival), Stuck Elevator (A.C.T. and Long Wharf Theater), The Mapmaker's Opera (NYMF), and Pirates! (Huntington Theater). Ensemble member of Broken Box Mime Theater. TV work includes "Person of Interest" (CBS), "The Big C" (Showtime), and "Black Box" (ABC). He studied at Tufts University and The British American Drama Academy. Love to my familia, the Sundance Theater Lab and everyone at BRS/GAGE and Abrams Artists Agency.www.joelperez.com

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