Michael Crawford
Recognised internationally as one of today's most exciting theatrical stars, Michael Crawford continues to delight audiences worldwide with his versatile performances and dynamic stage presence. Stewart & Tricia Macpherson are delighted to have wooed Mr Crawford to New Zealand for one performance at New Plymouth's TSB Bowl of Brooklands on Saturday, 11 March, in a concert to benefit the Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy Trust.
Michael Crawford is perhaps best known for his creation of the role of the Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webbers' "Phantom Of The Opera". His performances gathered unparalleled popular and critical acclaim throughout the world, and broke Box Office records.
Previous London and New York stage credits include significant roles in "Billy", "Dance of the Vampires" and "Barnum" for which he won an Olivier Award. He also starred in "EFX" which opened the MGM Grand Theatre in Las Vegas, in a production that was hailed as one of the greatest theatrical spectacles ever attempted.
Most recently Mr Crawford portrayed the role of Count Fosco in Andrew Lloyd Webber's latest musical, "The Woman In White" in London where he was awarded 'Outstanding Stage Performance of the Year'.
In his 2006 performance of Michael Crawford's "Music Of The Night" concert in the balmy late Summer evening setting of the Bowl of Brooklands, Mr Crawford will perform favourites from musical theatre, the movies, and a special "Phantom" segment where he will be joined by the soprano who played Christine with him in the United States. He will be accompanied by members of the Vector Wellington Orchestra, and the Ars Nova Choir.
