Can't wait!! I was so moved and amazed when I saw his performance on Les Mis as Javert, I thought: 'what an incredible voice!' Now I know he is gonna be The Phantom! OMG! And he will be performing with my favourite Christine: Sierra Boggess. I really hope I could see them!! Mom take me to NY! Congrats to Norm Lewis! He is gonna be a wonderful Phantom!
Norm is actually the second African American Actor to play the Phantom, The very first one was Robert Guillaume in the Los Angeles Company (replacing Michael Crawford). But Norm will be the first African American in the Broadway Company,
Everyone forgets that Robert Guillaume was the first African-American to play the role. No, it wasn't on Broadway, but he was the first and in a major company replacing Michael Crawford in LA.
Honestly, who cares what color or nationality he is - as long as a guy auditioning to play the role of the Phantom has the stuff to play the role, that's all that should matter. In regards to Norm Lewis' voice, his voice is pleasant but not quite my cup of tea when it comes to interpreting the role.
I loved Norm Lewis in Les Mis and I honestly am curious about how his voice will sound as the Phantom. His skin colour does not matter one bit, as long as he pulls the role off vocally that's all that matters. But I'm not worried I'm sure he'll do a fantastic job :D
Can't wait!! I was so moved and amazed when I saw his performance on Les Mis as Javert, I thought: 'what an incredible voice!' Now I know he is gonna be The Phantom! OMG! And he will be performing with my favourite Christine: Sierra Boggess. I really hope I could see them!! Mom take me to NY! Congrats to Norm Lewis! He is gonna be a wonderful Phantom!
I like Norm Lewis, there's something royalty about him. He reminds me of an Egyptian King.
Honestly every time I hear norm sing I am brought to tears!!! He is amazing and will be one of the best phantoms in history!
I saw the show yesterday, Thursday, Jan 15, 2015--There is something about his singing voice that brings tears to my eyes as well..
I can't wait to hear Norm sing all the songs! He certainly has the voice for The Phantom
I can't wait to seen him, though I am going to miss Hugh.
My god, seeing Andrew Lloyd Webber playing the piano while norm Lewis sings the lyrics makes me want to cry
Imagine how INCREDIBLE it would’ve been for Michael Jackson to play the Phantom???
Michael Jackson wanted to play phantom? Wow
RaquelEsther I was even shocked to here it. Its a huge shame that he didnt have the opportunity to do it. RIP
I have a burning passion for this show and this guy will definitely benefit it very much.
He has a voice that is believable of the story line. Stars is my ultimate favorite, no one will ever sing it like him.
I will definitely be there love it
GOOD LUCK NORM
He's a great singer and a good looking man!
wow really inspiring!
Norm is actually the second African American Actor to play the Phantom, The very first one was Robert Guillaume in the Los Angeles Company (replacing Michael Crawford). But Norm will be the first African American in the Broadway Company,
Norm!😍😍
Will Norm & Sierra's version of "PotO" be filmed?
Everyone forgets that Robert Guillaume was the first African-American to play the role. No, it wasn't on Broadway, but he was the first and in a major company replacing Michael Crawford in LA.
The dude that played benson played
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Honestly, who cares what color or nationality he is - as long as a guy auditioning to play the role of the Phantom has the stuff to play the role, that's all that should matter. In regards to Norm Lewis' voice, his voice is pleasant but not quite my cup of tea when it comes to interpreting the role.
I loved Norm Lewis in Les Mis and I honestly am curious about how his voice will sound as the Phantom. His skin colour does not matter one bit, as long as he pulls the role off vocally that's all that matters. But I'm not worried I'm sure he'll do a fantastic job :D