Hugh Panaro is a Broadway actor and singer who holds the distinction of being the longest-running Phantom in the Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera, having played the iconic role across multiple engagements spanning more than a decade. His other Broadway credits include Les Misérables, Side Show, and Lestat, as well as Masquerade.
Panaro's soaring tenor voice and deeply emotional performances have made him one of the most celebrated interpreters of the Phantom. His ability to bring both vocal power and psychological complexity to the role set a standard for the production over its historic run. Beyond Broadway, he has performed in concert and regional theater, always bringing the same intensity and artistry that defined his legendary Phantom performances.