Norm Lewis
Baritone
Born June 2, 1963 in Tallahassee, Florida, United States (63 years old)
Opera
Norm Lewis is an American actor and baritone singer. He has appeared on Broadway and in London's West End, film, television, recordings and regional theatre. He is also noted for his wide vocal range. Lewis was the second African-American actor after Robert Guillaume to perform in the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera and the first one to do so in the Broadway production. In 2023, he reprised the role in the show's sequel, Love Never Dies, in the West End.
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Career Trajectory
From his early work in regional theatre and concert halls, Norm Lewis emerged as a commanding presence on the Broadway stage, bringing Shakespearean depth and vocal magnificence to contemporary musical theatre. His career trajectory accelerated through acclaimed performances in Les Misérables and Porgy and Bess, establishing him as a baritone of uncommon sophistication and dramatic power. His 2018 performance as the Phantom of the Opera—the first African American to play the role on Broadway—represented not merely a personal triumph but a historic moment in American musical theatre, cementing his legacy as a transformative artist who has expanded the boundaries of what is possible on stage.
Career Highlight
First African American to play the Phantom of the Opera on Broadway (2018)
Training & Education
Edgewater High School
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