Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. He was cast opposite his wife, Elizabeth
Southard, in the National Tour of Harold Prince’s Show Boat. Other favorite
roles include Jesus in Jesus Christ, Superstar, Anthony in Sweeney Todd,
and Frederick in The Pirates of Penzance. A native of Phoenix, Arizona, he
earned a Bachelor’s degree in Musical Theatre from the University of Arizona
in Tucson. Gary has sung “All I Ask of You” on ABC’s LIVE with Regis and
Kathie Lee and The View as well as NBC’s The Today Show. As part of the
popular “BRAVO BROADWAY!” concert series, he has sung with numerous
symphonies across the country including Cleveland, Utah, and the Philly
Pops conducted by Peter Nero. He has traveled extensively with Marvin
Hamlisch and has joined Mr. Hamlisch with the Chicago and Pittsburgh
Symphonies. He has had return engagements with the National Symphony,
Harrisburg, South Bend, New Mexico and the Florida Sunshine Pops. He can
be heard on his solo CD, This Is The Moment, and is featured on the CD’s
Bravo Broadway! and Broadway’s Fabulous Phantoms. Mr. Mauer grew up
in a home surrounded by Barbershop Harmony and attributes his talent
and passion to this rich musical environment. A confessed “thrill-seeker,”
Mr. Mauer is an active hang glider pilot. When not chasing down thermals,
he enjoys fixing up the home he loves and shares with his wife, Beth, son,
Nicholas, and daughter, Eden. He thanks God for all his many blessings.
Please visit www.garymauer.com.
GRANT NORMAN (The Phantom)
Grant Norman’s illustrious stage career has included the legendary
Broadway shows: Miss Saigon, Beauty and the Beast, and The Phantom of
the Opera. He made his Broadway debut in Miss Saigon where he played
the role of Chris. After beginning with the Broadway production of The
Phantom of the Opera he went on to play the Phantom in the U.S. National
Touring Company, where he received rave reviews. He was then asked by
legendary director Hal Prince and mega producer Cameron Mackintosh to
play the title role in London at Her Majesty’s Theater for its 10th Anniversary.
Grant then went on to play the Beast in the North American National Touring
Company of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast where he garnered two National
Theater Award nominations for his portrayal. Then it was back to Broadway
to play the role of Gaston for the 10th anniversary celebration! Grant has
also appeared in several television shows, including , Law and
Order: CI, Law and Order: SVU, ConvictionAll My Children.
PHIL HINTON (Music Director)
Phil is a British born pianist, arranger and conductor. He has worked in
those capacities for the BBC and many of the independent broadcasting
production companies. He has also arranged, played on and conducted
over 200 albums for artists such as Shirley Bassey, Anthony Newley,
Howard Keel, Vince Hill, Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Paul McCartney, to
name just a few. He was personal music director to British singing star, Vince
Hill for more than ten years. Since emigrating to the USA in 1994 he has
given many classical and jazz piano recitals around the USA and on several
cruise ships. Phil has music directed countless theatre shows all over the
USA and was also conductor of the Florida Pops Concert orchestra for three