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Howard McGillin (born November 5, 1953, in Los Angeles, California) is an American actor and music vocalist. He is known for originating the role of John Jasper in The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1985) and for portraying the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera from 1999 to 2009 on Broadway.
He began his career on television, working as a contract player for Universal Studios, "Howard McGillin" masterworksbroadway.com. Retrieved April 9, 2015 and his early film and TV credits include roles in McMillan & Wife (1976), The Six Million Dollar Man (2 episodes, 1976), Emergency! (2 episodes, 1976 and 1977), The Bionic Woman (2 episodes, 1976), The Rockford Files (1977), Columbo (1977), Mary White (1977), Wheels (1978), Women in White (1979) and Where the Boys Are '84 (1984). He moved to New York City with the intention of pursuing a career on Broadway, and was cast as one of the male leads in the New York Shakespeare Festival's 1984 production of La Boheme, which starred Linda Ronstadt. The New York Times reviewer, Frank Rich, called McGillin "dashing".Rich, Frank. "Opera: Linda Ronstadt In Puccinni's 'La Boheme'" The New York Times, November 30, 1984
McGillin starred in the award-winning West End 1995 production of Mack & Mabel and sings on the cast album recording. "'Mack & Mabel' Cast Recording, 1995, Credits", AllMusic. Retrieved April 9, 2015. He received praise as Molina in the Kander and Ebb musical Kiss of the Spider Woman, replacing Brent Carver in 1994.
The New York Times reviewer wrote: "In an impressive change of pace from the smooth philanderer he played in 'She Loves Me,' Howard McGillin is Molina...Mr. McGillin can be almost boyishly blithe at times. He embraces Aurora's campy films with the flair of the musical-comedy aficionado...While Mr. McGillin is playing up Molina's more exuberant charm, Mr. [Brian Mitchell]] is playing down Valentin's brusque condescension. As a result, the growing affection between them seems the more believable."Richards, David. "Theater review. Vanessa Williams's Enticing 'Spider Woman'" The New York Times, July 26, 1994 Due to their performances and that of leading lady Vanessa Williams, the show received a rare second cast recording.Spencer, David. "Recording Review. Kiss of the Spider Woman " aislesay.com. Retrieved April 9, 2015
McGillin originated a leading role in the world premiere of Stephen Sondheim's musical Bounce at the Goodman Theatre, Chicago, and the Kennedy Center in 2003.Portantiere, Michael. Bounce theatermania.com, November 2003 He was featured in the Encores! production of the Ziegfeld Follies of 1936 in 1999.Jones, Kenneth. "Cast Announced for 'Encores!' Revival of 'Ziegfeld Follies of 1936'", Playbill, March 12, 1999.
He appeared in the Irish Repertory Theatre (New York City) concert, A Child's Christmas in Wales in Concert in December 2011.Gioia, Michael. "Howard McGillin, Edwin Cahill Among Cast for Irish Rep's A Child's Christmas in Wales in Concert", Playbill, November 22, 2011.
McGillin has continued to perform in television and film as a voice-over artist. He provided the singing voice of Gregory in and he has narrated many books on tape and programs/commercials on television (including the PBS series Nature). He voiced Prince Derek in the animated film The Swan Princess (1994). The Swan Princess, AllMovie. Retrieved April 9, 2015. McGillin has released one solo CD, Where Time Stands Still. He has contributed to numerous cast recordings, including those of The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Anything Goes, and Bounce.
McGillin holds the record for the most performances by an actor in the title role of the Broadway production of the musical The Phantom of the Opera, joining the Broadway cast in 1999.Ehren, Christine. "Howard McGillin Dons the Mask as Bway's 11th Phantom Aug. 23" Playbill, July 22, 1999 He was part of the musical when it became the longest-running production in Broadway history on January 9, 2006, and its twenty-first anniversary on January 26, 2009. McGillin played his last performance in the role on July 25, 2009, marking his 2,544th show.Jones, Kenneth. Cudia Will Succeed McGillin, World's Longest-Running Phantom, on Broadway", Playbill, May 7, 2009.
He performed in the York Theatre production of I Remember Mama, which ran from October 8–10, 2010.Gans, Andrew. "Howard McGillin, George S. Irving, Erin Mackey and More Cast in Mufti 'I Remember Mama'" playbill.com, October 4, 2010.
McGillin starred as Sir Francis Chesney in the New York City Center Encores! production of Where's Charley? from March 17–20, 2011.Gans, Andrew. "Encores! 'Where's Charley?' to Feature Rebecca Luker and Howard McGillin" Playbill, February 3, 2011 He played Applegate in the Paper Mill Playhouse production of Damn Yankees! in Millburn, New Jersey, which ran from March 7, 2012, through April 1, 2012.
In 2023, McGillin returned to Broadway in the revival of Parade playing the Old Soldier and Judge Roan. McGillin joins Parade
Career
Other featured and leading roles on the stage followed. Often considered a "tall, dark and handsome" leading man, McGillin originated the role of John Jasper in The Mystery of Edwin Drood at the Imperial Theatre; for his performance he was nominated for a 1986 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. He earned a second Tony nomination in 1988 for his portrayal of Billy Crocker in the Broadway revival of Cole Porter's Anything Goes. In 1991, he replaced Mandy Patinkin as Archibald Craven in the Broadway company of The Secret Garden.
Personal life
McGillin married longtime partner Richard Samson in September 2013; he had been married and divorced prior to this. McGillin has two sons, Brian and Christopher.Wong, Wayman. "The Leading Men: A 'Phantom' phenom - McGillin, Tartaglia & Gurland." Playbill, April 1, 2003
Selected stage credits
Broadway
Source: Playbill Vault "McGillin Broadway Credits"
playbillvault.com. Retrieved April 8, 2015 McGillin Idbd
West End
Other
Filmography
Film
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!Notes 1977 Mary White Richard Solan III Television film 1978 Long Journey Back Steve 1979 Woman in White Dr. Frank Evanhauer Love's Savage Fury Ferris 1982 Take Your Best Shot Dean Hilliard 1984 Where the Boys Are Chip 1989 Singer Voice acting
Uncredited1991 Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster Mike Calder TV movie Company Business Bruce Wilson Mimi & Me Howard Raney TV movie 1994 The Swan Princess Prince Derek Voice 1996 The Hunchback of Notre Dame Additional voices 1997 Chorus (singing voice) Direct-to-video
Voice1998 The Swan Princess: Sing Along Prince Derek Short film
Voice1999 Gregory (singing voice) Voice
Uncredited2021 tick, tick... BOOM! 'Sunday' Legend #7
Television
1976 McMillan & Wife Bellboy 1 episode City of Angels Man at Beach The Six Million Dollar Man 2nd Young Man
Worker2 episodes 1977 How the West Was Won Lt. Cartwright 1 episode 1976-1977 Emergency! Paramedic Dwyer 2 episodes The Bionic Woman Staff Sgt.
Sgt. Don Woods1977 The Rockford Files Davey Woodhull 1 episode Columbo George Camponella Jim Darrow The Oregon Trail Stephen McKay 1978 What Really Happened to the Class of '65? Bo 1 episode Wheels Greg Trenton Miniseries
1 episode1975-1978 Switch 1st Policeman
Paul Alexander2 episodes 1979 The MacKenzies of Paradise Cove 1 episode California Fever Tony 1979-1980 Insight John Hopkins
Defense Attorney2 episodes 1980 Number 96 Mark Keaton 1 episode 1981-1982 The Young and the Restless Greg Foster #4 1983 St. Elsewhere Scott 1984 Days of Our Lives Minister 4 episodes 1986 Great Performances Young Ben 1 episode 1986 Search for Tomorrow Dr. Cooper 1987 As the World Turns Colin Crowley 1990 Murder, She Wrote Charles Lockner 1991 Stat Randall Forbes 1992 Jack's Place 1998 ER Herrgut 1999 James Cromwell TV miniseries
2 episodes1999 One Life to Live Roy Calhoun 2003-2004 Nature Narrator 5 episodes 2013 Elementary Davis Renkin 1 episode 2016 The Good Wife Lloyd Garber 2 episode 2019 The Blacklist Senator Chuck Christensen
External links
Categories: Male Actors From Los Angeles, University Of California, Santa Barbara Alumni, American Baritones, American Male Musical Theatre Actors, American Male Television Actors, American Male Voice Actors, 1953 Births, Living People, American Gay Actors, Lgbtq People From California, Dos Pueblos High School Alumni
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