He took a theater class at the University of Connecticut and declared a major in acting. Growing up in Windsor Locks, he discovered his talent for singing in his junior year of high school when he performed at a fundraiser variety show. The role was the culmination of his Broadway career and years of musical theater training. Thomas O'Leary played the title role in "Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway from 1996 to 1999.
or eight months or nine months,” he said. “Every time they renewed my contract, I would sign a contract for about a year. But while playing the role of Phantom was hard, so was giving it up, he said. O’Leary understands why many people play a lead role for only one year, as the job is both physically and emotionally exhausting. In addition to his 774 Broadway performances beginning in 1996, he performed in the 10th Anniversary Celebration. He played the lead for three and a half consecutive years - both on the national tour and on Broadway - from summer of 1995 to January 1999. In its 35-year run, O’Leary was a cast member for six - 15 months on the national tour and the rest in New York City.
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