Jason Forbach

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Occupation|

* Actor
* Singer

Years active| 2006–present
Known for|

* The Phantom of the Opera
* Les Misérables
* Into the Woods

Spouse(s)| Joseph Spieldenner

Jason Forbach is an American actor and singer. He is most well known for playing Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny in The Phantom of the Opera,[1] Enjolras and Feuilly in Les Misérables,[2] and Rapunzel’s Prince in Into the Woods.[3]

## Contents

* 1 Career
* 2 Acting credits
* 2.1 Theatre
* 3 References
* 4 External links

## Career[edit]

In 2006, Forbach joined the Las Vegas cast of The Phantom of the Opera understudying the roles of Raoul and Monsieur Reyer.[4]

In 2009, Forbach played the dual role of Rapunzel’s Prince/The Wolf in Into the Woods at the Wells Fargo Pavilion.[3]

In 2012, Forbach joined the 25th Anniversary national tour cast of Les Misérables as Feuilly and an understudy for Enjolras. He later took over the role of Enjolras.[5]

In March 2014, Forbach returned to Les Misérables in the Broadway revival. Once again playing Feuilly and understudying Enjolras. He once again took over the role of Enjolras in October 2014.[6] In June 2015, he returned to the production playing Feuilly and the Factory Foreman.[2]

In 2022, Forbach joined the New York City Center Encores! production of Into the Woods as the male swing.[7] He moved with the production to the St. James Theatre for the 2022 Broadway revival understudying the roles of the Baker, the Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s Prince, and the Narrator/Mysterious Man. He went on for the Baker opening night when Brian d’Arcy James was sick, and also went on for the Princes and Wolf many times during the productions run on Broadway.[8]

On November 21, 2022, Forbach returned to The Phantom of the Opera at the Majestic Theatre for a limited run through December 5 playing the role of Raoul. He had been a vacation swing in Phantom at the Majestic Theatre for several years, primarily understudying the roles of Raoul, Reyer, Marksman, and Hairdresser. [1]

In 2023, Forbach went on tour across the US with the Broadway production of Into the Woods playing Rapunzel's Prince.[9]

## Acting credits[edit]

### Theatre[edit]

Source:[4][2]

Year(s)  | Production  | Role  | Location  | Notes

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2006  | The Phantom of the Opera | Ensemble

Raoul, Reyer (Understudy)

| The Venetian Las Vegas  |
2009  | Into the Woods | Rapunzel’s Prince / The Wolf  | Wells Fargo Pavilion  |
2012  | Les Misérables | Feuilly

Enjolras (Understudy)

| National Tour  | 25th Anniversary
Enjolras
2013  | Miss Saigon | Chris  | North Shore Music Theatre  | Regional
2014-15  | Les Misérables | Feuilly

Enjolras (Understudy)

| Imperial Theatre  | Broadway
Enjolras
Feuilly / Factory Foreman

Enjolras (Understudy)

2015  | My Fair Lady | Freddy Eynsford-Hill  | Wells Fargo Pavilion  |
2016-17  | The Secret Garden | Captain Albert Lennox  | Tour  |
2018-19  | The Phantom of the Opera | Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny, Monsieur Reyer, Marksman, Hairdresser (Swing)  | Majestic Theatre  | Broadway
2022  | Into the Woods | Male Swing  | New York City Center

May 4 - 15

| Encores!

Played Rapunzel’s Prince for a majority of the run when Jordan Donica was sick

The Baker, The Wolf / Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s Prince, The Narrator / The Mysterious Man (Understudy)  | St. James Theatre

June 28 - November 20

| Broadway
The Phantom of the Opera | Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny  | Majestic Theatre

November 21 - December 5

| Broadway
2022-23  | Into the Woods | The Baker, The Wolf / Cinderella’s Prince, Rapunzel’s Prince, The Narrator / The Mysterious Man (Understudy)  | St. James Theatre

December 6, 2022 - January 8, 2023

| Broadway
Rapunzel’s Prince  | The US National Tour

February 18 - July 30, 2023

| National Tour

## References[edit]

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Meet Jason Forbach, the Understudy Doing Double Duty in The Phantom of the Opera & Into the Woods". Broadway.com.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Jason Forbach (Performer) | Playbill".
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "PHOTO CALL: Into the Woods, with Denman and Lewis, in Sacramento | Playbill".
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Jason Forbach theatre profile". www.abouttheartists.com.
5. ↑ "Stage Door Dish » Jason Forbach and Joseph Spieldenner on the rigors of touring, Enjolras and Grantaire's relationship and goofy moments on the set of the 'Les Miserables' tour".
6. ↑ Millward, Tom (October 19, 2017). "Jason Forbach assumes the role of Enjolras in Broadway's revival of Les Miserables at the Imperial Theatre through to 30 November 2014, whilst original cast member Kyle Scatliffe is on leave". New York Theatre Guide.
7. ↑ "Jason Forbach on Instagram: "Nearly 30 years ago, one of my greatest supporters and inspirations, my high school drama teacher, Max Brown, introduced me to my favorite musical, Into The Woods. It cracked my mind wide open and it has remained a benchmark for me decades later. Today, I begin rehearsals for my City Center debut standing by for ALL the male leads. To steal a phrase: I'm excited…and scared. But mostly thrilled and honored. Get your tickets quickly. You do not want to miss this INSANE CAST!! Thank you @thehybridagencynyc and @burnscraig ❤️❤️❤️"". Instagram.
8. ↑ "When Into the Woods' Lead Actor Was Out on Opening Night, It Was an Understudy's Time to Shine". Peoplemag.
9. ↑ "Into the Woods on Broadway Website". Retrieved January 10, 2023.

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