Ethan Freeman is an American stage actor and singer. He has performed in countries all around the world, most notably Germany, Austria, Canada, and in London's West End.

Ethan Freeman
Born
United States
EducationYale University
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Known forThe Phantom of the Opera

Career

Freeman has played both the title role and André in the West End production of The Phantom of the Opera, he was the fifth principal actor to portray the Phantom in the West End production. He reprised the title role in Canadian, German, and Austrian productions.[1][2]

He played Javert in the West End production of Les Misérables from 1997 to 1998. He was also featured in Les Misérables: The Dream Cast in Concert and Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary.[2]

He originated the roles of The Beast and Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde in the Vienna production of Beauty and the Beast and the Bremen production of Jekyll & Hyde. He was replaced by Steve Barton in both productions.[2]

He played the role of Kerchak in the Hamburg production of Tarzan.[3][4]

Freeman originated the role of Jafar in the Hamburg and Stuttgart production of Aladdin.[2][4][5]

Theatre credits

He acted in the following shows:[6]

Year Show Role Location Country Notes
1987 Cats Bustopher Jones / Gus / Growltiger Hamburg Germany
1988–90 The Phantom of the Opera The Phantom of the Opera Vienna Austria National premiere
1991-92 Monsieur Gilles André London United Kingdom West End
1992–93 Elisabeth Luigi Lucheni Vienna Austria World premiere
1993–95 The Phantom of the Opera The Phantom of the Opera London United Kingdom West End
1995–96 Beauty and the Beast The Beast Vienna Austria National premiere
1995 Les Misérables: The Dream Cast in Concert Ensemble London United Kingdom Royal Albert Hall
1996–97 The Phantom of the Opera The Phantom of the Opera Toronto, Ontario Canada National premiere
1997–98 Les Misérables Inspector Javert London United Kingdom West End
1999–01 Jekyll & Hyde Dr. Henry Jekyll / Mr. Edward Hyde Bremen Germany
2001 Jesus Christ Superstar Pontius Pilate Tecklenburg, North Rhine-Westphalia
2003 Cats Bustopher Jones / Gus / Growltiger Berlin
2004 Evita Che Bremen
2005–06 Robin Hood - For Love and Justice Sheriff of Nottingham World premiere
2006 The Phantom of the Opera The Phantom of the Opera Essen
2006–07 3 Musketiere Kardinal Richelieu Stuttgart
2010 Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary Choir London United Kingdom O2 Arena
2011–13 Tarzan Kerchak Hamburg Germany National premiere
2015–19 Aladdin Jafar

References

  1. ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe (March 17, 2021). "Theatreland to Host PHANTOMS FOR LEROUX Event to Help Save 'La Cave de Gaston Leroux'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d "Ethan Freeman". Theatricalia. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  3. ^ "Tarzan". OZIDIAN TRADING (in German). Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Ethan Freeman". Theater Erfurt (in German). Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  5. ^ Dale, Michael. "VIDEO: ALADDIN's Broadway Jafar, Jonathan Freeman, Gets Lost In Translation With Hamburg Jafar Ethan Freeman". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  6. ^ "Ethan Freeman theatre profile". About the Artists. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
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