Same experience here as well. I met Hugh after one of his concerts in NV, he was very humble and unassuming. We talked for a few minutes and went on our own ways. A few days later, I saw him again, this time in CA at his next tour stop, and after the concert, went to say hi and he remembered my name, the name of my partner (who was unable to make it due to work), and generally was such an amazing person, to basically a stranger who he had only met once before; that's class folks, and I will always remember Hugh in that light, for how kind, caring, and the beautiful- classy soul he is!
I met him on January 28 this year. He was my first Phantom back in 2012. He is such a sweet man. He took like 15 minutes of his time before Sweeney Todd to talk to my friend and I and pet her dog. I feel so blessed to have met him. Such amazing talent
True story: it was my 28th bday and I went to see hugh as phantom and met him at the stage door. I told him it was my bday and he took both my hands and sang happy birthday really giddily to me. I felt so loved. He’s such a kind and lovely and my god, talented!, person. 💗
You can hear the beauty of his voice with no need for microphone or reverberation. Thank you for sharing this great video of what real singing is in musical theatre ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I had the opportunity to see Hugh when he was still performing on Broadway and he still has that same beautiful, haunting, dark, gentle, soulful energy that he put into his Phantom. I remembered how he brought me to tears at the end with his sobs over Christine leaving. I almost reached out to him to comfort because of how believable his cry was. Still in awe of him to this very day.
OMG, he never fails to leave me crying. I have been lucky enough to see him in Phantom. I wish I had been that woman he was singing to, although I would have been a basket case…lol.
I just turned 30 why didn't Hugh sing to me? 😂 No but seriously that would have been the greatest gift of all time. I wish I met him. I'd seen him 4 times on Broadway and he'll always be "my " Phantom. I probably won't get a chance to ever meet him now but I'm so glad to see this video.
Actually the part was written for Michael Crawford, you may have heard of him before, who is a TENOR. The music is written in the range of a Baritone/Bari-Tenor...
I want Hugh Panaro on my Birthday... He is amazing !!!
I just want to be the Christine to his Phantom.
@@dustbunee2007 No. I am the Christine Daae for this Erik Destler!
This video is why my expectations for men are ridonkulously high
YES
Good luck
I met him recently. It’s true. He is so sweet and humble. I told him how great he is and he when he introduced himself he was like “Hi I’m Hugh.”
Same experience here as well. I met Hugh after one of his concerts in NV, he was very humble and unassuming. We talked for a few minutes and went on our own ways. A few days later, I saw him again, this time in CA at his next tour stop, and after the concert, went to say hi and he remembered my name, the name of my partner (who was unable to make it due to work), and generally was such an amazing person, to basically a stranger who he had only met once before; that's class folks, and I will always remember Hugh in that light, for how kind, caring, and the beautiful- classy soul he is!
My God, what a voice.
I'm obsessed with him. Every time I hear his voice I get the chills.
Me too
I met him on January 28 this year. He was my first Phantom back in 2012. He is such a sweet man. He took like 15 minutes of his time before Sweeney Todd to talk to my friend and I and pet her dog. I feel so blessed to have met him. Such amazing talent
True story: it was my 28th bday and I went to see hugh as phantom and met him at the stage door. I told him it was my bday and he took both my hands and sang happy birthday really giddily to me. I felt so loved. He’s such a kind and lovely and my god, talented!, person. 💗
I teared up when he grabbed her hands!
lol…I teared up before he started. ❤️
WOW! It'd be so hard to perform such an intimate number in such an intimate space. What a king.
Really? What do you mean? This is like second nature to him by now. The only challenge I see is the piano rushing him, but yea, live performance.
You can hear the beauty of his voice with no need for microphone or reverberation. Thank you for sharing this great video of what real singing is in musical theatre ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Insane how even when he got on his knees he had so much power still!!
Only very few can sing this male lead. Great job 💞
Maira S Very few
i think i watch this everyday and EVERYTIME i get so emotional
Is it too late to make a reservation so I can get this at my 50th birthday in a few decades?
I'm in awe
I had the opportunity to see Hugh when he was still performing on Broadway and he still has that same beautiful, haunting, dark, gentle, soulful energy that he put into his Phantom. I remembered how he brought me to tears at the end with his sobs over Christine leaving. I almost reached out to him to comfort because of how believable his cry was. Still in awe of him to this very day.
He was absolutely the best Phantom. Saw him twice in New York. Heart still thumping 💕💕
How did I ever not like him as phantom?? He’s so good?!!!
Bravissimo! - the best Birthday-present one could wish for!
She looks so good for 50
50 is the new 40 by far.
I would be so happy if I had a Hugh Panaro in my life
OMG! He stirs feelings in my heart that I thought were long asleep..I get goosebumps just hearing him sing..
That little extra finesse he did at 4:20 made me rewind instantly to hear it again
4:07 is the reason why I go to the theatre again and again. He is perfect.
Phantom of the Opera was the first broadway musical I saw. I was 8 and his performance changed my life!
Wow, he is so incredible. I was so incredibly lucky to see him on broadway as the phantom--what a talent!
I'd totally passed out if somebody sings Phantom or like this for my birthday 😍
OMG, he never fails to leave me crying. I have been lucky enough to see him in Phantom. I wish I had been that woman he was singing to, although I would have been a basket case…lol.
Back to 2012, I listened to Hugh’s music everyday after I watched his performance in Majestic. So glad to see him well
That giant portrait of that naked lady in the background tho
I know- how tacky
i love how she starts crying at the end from the song
Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting. "Sing for me" Hugh.
Didn't know this was here, Hugh Panaro is a priceless talent !
4:09 whew! Hugh has still got it.
Yo watching this up close is an entirely different experience. I was cheesing the whole way through. Hugh’s a legend
I have no words, he's simply amazing
I just turned 30 why didn't Hugh sing to me? 😂 No but seriously that would have been the greatest gift of all time. I wish I met him. I'd seen him 4 times on Broadway and he'll always be "my " Phantom. I probably won't get a chance to ever meet him now but I'm so glad to see this video.
That little improv at “toooooooooo (me)”
It took me 4: 37 to notice topless woman with cowboy hat. I was so spellbound by Hugh performance.
Now, this is a birthday gift!
What an unbelievable treat
Absolutely Beautiful!
Beautiful performance by Hugh Panaro, but...she really 50 years old? my God she looks like 25 years old!
It's called plastic surgery & soft lighting at night, ha ha ha!
@@Chihuahuauno1 lol
He sings professionally even on a birthday, I love that
Both performers are amazing
fucccccck this is amazing
Magnificent!
he's amazing
My best phantom!!
Exquisite. 🥰
Wondering if anyone else noticed that painting behind the pianist
Heavenly
Que maravilhoso!!
beautiful
Wow ...
Love! Where can I find this arrangement??
Amazing :)
AMAZING!!
Bravo!!!!
My last family reunion I hid in the basement with my dog because I didn’t want anyone looking at me, or talk to me.
wow
💫he💫
As a tenor is good but this roll ( the phantom) was made for a Baritone.. his beautiful interpretation is lack of low notes
Actually the part was written for Michael Crawford, you may have heard of him before, who is a TENOR. The music is written in the range of a Baritone/Bari-Tenor...
He’s… no Ramin
Can you just appreciate TALENT???
no, but he's also singing it good