Phantom Star Hugh Panaro on Vampires, Stage Mishaps & Redecorating His Character's Lair

Hugh Panaro plays one of Broadway’s coldest characters, but in real life, the Phantom of the Opera title star couldn’t be warmer or more charming. Need proof? Click on and watch this super-nice (and super-handsome) leading man answer readers’ questions in his Ask a Star video. Reclining on the Broadway.com studio sofa, Panaro shared stories about his pet labradoodle and teenage weight loss, plus memories of Lestat, Phantom makeup malfunctions and more. Who loves Hugh? You will, when you see him on camera—not to mention at the Majestic Theatre in Broadway’s longest-running musical.