CRAIG SCHULMAN

 

WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING ABOUT CRAIG SCHULMAN:

"But then Schulman appeared, and his full-bodied singing seemed to galvanize everyone else's. ...[He] arcs his performance (The Phantom Of The Opera) so intelligently and movingly that you can't turn aside even when the sets and effects keep getting in the way."
-William Triplett, Washington Post

"Don't 'Miz' out! ...and one of the reasons not to miss out (Les Misérables) is the performance of Craig Schulman in the role of Jean Valjean. He sings with controlled ardor, with unusual refinement and soaring power... Schulman may just be the best Valjean of them all."
-Kevin Kelly, Boston Globe

"This marks the fourth time I've seen Phantom... Having seen the original with Michael Crawford, I had judged other interpretations of the role by his performance. Not any more. The actor playing the role here in Atlanta is by far the best, and he's the first I've seen who can really do the part justice. Craig Schulman...has a legit voice (a snooty term meaning he's not your garden variety crooner), and he sings the hell out of the difficult score. [His] beautiful voice makes the "music of the night" that much sweeter, and he adds an element of passion that's been sorely lacking in the past. ...Sit back and enjoy this stunning production and the vocal talents of Craig Schulman.
-Don Wagner, Atlanta Theatre Weekly

"At the center of this production (Les Misérables) is Craig Schulman's towering, marvelously heroic portrayal of Valjean – searingly acted and so magnificently sung that on opening night he literally stopped the show...Schulman is one of the many reasons why this production seems far stronger than the original."
-Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun Times

"...Craig Schulman in the title role could just be the best Phantom yet. The tall, burly Mr. Schulman's explosive baritone and his firm grip on the role keeps you on the edge of your seat."
-Herb Hammer, The Times (Cleveland)