btw, This thread got me interested, and I looked up his bio stuff. Seems like a really cool guy, from Phily, and loves animals (once thought about being a vet), and I like that picture of him at Broadway Barks.
Updated On: 8/26/13 at 08:59 PM
I've seen Hugh four times now as the Phantom. I've often said that I disagree with his usual characterization, because he tends to play the Phantom as too remote for my taste. He was a lot more energetic at the 25th Anniversary performance, and I really liked that characterization -- I just don't see the Phantom as observing things from a distance.
I'd sure love to meet Hugh -- he's a huge supporter of animal rights, and I've heard he's a really nice guy towards people, as well. However, I think he's doomed to having people mess up his name -- CBS news some years ago referred to him as "Hugh Parano," which, I suppose, is better than "Hugh Piranha." Now, he's Hugo. Hopefully, they get it right on his paychecks....