In the last ten years, Mr. Little has played the role of The Phantom in
theaters across America, on Broadway, and in Shanghai. He has also
appeared in the Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera in the
role of Raoul. His other Broadway and international tour credits include:
Cyrano, the Musical (Captain De Castel Jaloux), Fiddler on the Roof,
Anything Goes (Billy Crocker), Jesus Christ Superstar (Jesus, European
tour), West Side Story (Tony), and I Married An Angel (Willy).
He won the 2001 Barrymore award for Best Actor in a Musical. Also
Philadelphia Inquirer’s, Philly Award winner for Best Actor in a Musical
for his portrayal of Che in Bristol Riverside Theatre’s production of Evita
in Bristol, PA. During this run of Evita, he took a few days off to go to
Wisconsin to perform his solo symphony concert with the Green Bay
Symphony Orchestra. Brad also has won international acclaim for his
portrayal of Jesus in the European Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar , and
Tony in West Side Story. Some of the shows he’s stared in across this
beautiful nation are: The Scarlet Pimpernel (Percy) at The Music Circus in
Sacramento, Beauty and the Beast (The Beast) at North Shore Music
Theatre in Beverly, MA, Jekyll & Hyde (Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde) at Long
Island’s Gateway Playhouse, A Little Night Music (Carl-Magnus) at
Goodspeed Opera House in Connecticut, South Pacific (Lt. Cable) with
Howard Keel at Atlanta's Theartre of the Stars, I Love You, You’re Perfect,
Now Change! at Cincinnati’s Playhouse in the Park, Babes in Toyland
(Allen) with Eddie Bracken as the Toymaker at the Houston Grand Opera,
Rags (Saul) at Music Theatre of Wichita, Phantom (Erik, "The Phantom") at
Tennessee Rep, 1776 (Thomas Jefferson) at Pennsylvania Center Stage, The
Robber Bridegroom (Jamie Lockhart) at Bristol Riverside Theatre, PA., and
many others.
Now he is in the World Phantom Tour, playing Phantom.
Thank you so much Brad for your time and kindness, and thanks Debby
too for your help an support!
Opera in Webber's musical?
Brad - It has been mainly an honor to say that I have been playing the role
that is probably the most famous role written in Broadway history.
Sandra - What scene/song of the Phantom musical is your favourite and
why.
Brad - My favorite song in Phantom is Music of the Night because of the
dramatic aspect of the song and the range is incredibly difficult.
Sandra - What are some of the aspects you have brought into your
interpretation of the Phantom?
Brad - I hope I have brought a more human aspect to the Phantom so that
he does not seem as monster like.
Sandra - Do you remember something funny in the rehearsals?
Brad - I would say that one of the funniest things that happened in
rehearsals was slipping and falling on spilled coffee.
Sandra - What is it, in your opinion, that makes the show so appealing?
Brad - I think it speaks to everyone, men, women, and children. Mainly
because of the love story and I think we all have something to relate to
with the Phantom as far as having a hidden deformity.
Sandra - What did you find most difficult to prepare for your role?
Brad - It would have to be the stamina of doing it every night. That would
have to be the most difficult thing.
Sandra - What is your opinion about your main character, the Phantom?
Brad - I think he is a fascinating character because of the love that he has
for Christine and fighting his own demons to win that love.
Sandra - Have you read any Phantom book like Leroux one?
Brad - I never have.
Sandra - Please, write us some words to your fans.
Brad- Not only am I honored to play this role but the honor of having such
wonderful support means the world to me. I just want to thank everyone
who has supported me in playing the Phantom.
Sandra - What kind of role would you like to play some day?
Brad - I would love to create my own role and hope that I have the same
fortune that Michael Crawford did with Phantom.
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