BRADLEY DEAN, Pottsville (Pennsylvania) 1970

His professional debut (in musical theatre): His first paid gig was JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR at age 14, first Equity gig was EVITA at age 18, and his first Broadway gig was JANE EYRE at age 29.

Other theatre credits on Broadway include SPAMALOT, COMPANY, THE STORY OF MY LIFE and MAN OF LA MANCHA. Tours: Che in EVITA (National Tour), and toured through Spain as Dr. Frank N. Furter in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW in 1997. Regional credits include CAMELOT, FALSETTOS, CHILDREN OF EDEN, ‘The Caretaker’ and ‘The Tempest’.

Currently he is performing Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm in the Broadway revival of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at the Walter Kerr Theatre


- The first musical you saw and/or most impressed you: SWEENEY TODD was the first musical that really turned me on.

- You would like to make a duet with: hmmm... I love Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters singing the song: something by Sondheim probably.

- Webber or Sondheim? There is no comparison... Sondheim.

- London or New York? I love them both and would welcome the chance to perform in London.

- Do you keep the programmes of the musicals you watch? No. My office is too cluttered as it is.

- The worst moment you’ve had live on the stage was (as a performer and/or as a spectator): I forgot my opening line in SPAMALOT and had a mini panic attack, started sweating and my mind went blank and I couldn´t remember any of my lines. It was awful.

- An unforgettable moment (as a performer and/or as a spectator): Singing “The Impossible Dream” in MAN OF LA MANCHA and singing “Being Alive” from COMPANY, both in the Broadway revivals.

- Do you have any superstitions before the opening night? I try to spend a few quiet moments alone on stage and thank god for the opportunity to perform.

- A musical character that you would like to BE (not perform): Arthur in CAMELOT.

- A character of your opposite sex that you would like to perform: Aldonza in MAN OF LA MANCHA.

- What do you like best/least about your work? Best - The relationship an actor has with the audience. Least - Auditioning. Hate it.

- What is your favorite musical movie? SOUTH PARK.

- The last CD/DVD related to Musicals that you have bought is: SWEENEY TODD - The Patti Lupone/George Hearn concert with the New York Philharmonic. It is thrilling.

- What is your favorite line from a musical: “At last, my right arm is complete again” from SWEENEY TODD.

- Agree or disagree with TV Shows finding new Musical Stars: If there good, why not? Although they most often are not as good as true theater professionals.

- You feel proud of: My kids and my career.

- Of this moment you’re living as an actor, the most important thing to you is: Continuing to do good work and grow as an actor. And make enough money for the mortgage.

- Other projects you are working on: I have several theater jobs lined up for 2011, nothing on Broadway yet but exciting roles in great theaters, and I am currently doing a lot of concert work around the country. The greatest and most terrifying thing about this business is never knowing what opportunities the new day will bring.