Musical Theater Icons: The Stars of the Stage

Idina Menzel originated the role of Elphaba in the Broadway production of "Wicked" and received critical acclaim for her powerful vocals and emotional performance.

Colm Wilkinson originated the role of Jean Valjean in the original London and Broadway productions of "Les Misérables" and won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 1987.

Elaine Paige originated the role of Grizabella in the original London production of "Cats" and is widely regarded as the definitive interpreter of the character.

Lin-Manuel Miranda is a Tony Award-winning actor, composer, and playwright best known for creating and starring in the Broadway musicals "Hamilton" and "In the Heights".

Liza Minnelli originated the role of Sally Bowles in the 1972 film adaptation of "Cabaret" and won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance.

Michael Crawford originated the role of the Phantom in the original London production of "The Phantom of the Opera" and won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 1988. He also played Sweeney Todd in the 1980 Broadway revival of "Sweeney Todd".

Catherine Zeta-Jones won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Velma Kelly in the 2002 film adaptation of "Chicago". She also starred in the 2002 film "All That Jazz".

Jonathan Larson was a Tony Award-winning composer and playwright best known for creating the musical "Rent". He posthumously won the Tony Award for Best Musical and Best Original Score in 1996.

Lea Salonga originated the role of Fantine in the original London production of "Les Misérables" and won the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 1985. She also played the role in the 1991 Broadway production.

Nathan Lane is a Tony Award-winning actor best known for his roles in musicals such as "The Producers", "The Book of Mormon", and "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum".

Angela Lansbury is a Tony Award-winning actress best known for her roles in musicals such as "Gypsy", "A Little Night Music", and "Sweeney Todd".

Ben Platt is a Tony Award-winning actor best known for his roles in the musicals "Dear Evan Hansen" and "The Book of Mormon".

Rita Moreno originated the role of Anita in the original Broadway production of "West Side Story" and won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the 1961 film adaptation.

Joel Grey is a Tony Award-winning actor best known for his roles in musicals such as "Cabaret" and "Chicago".

Julie Andrews is a Tony Award-winning actress best known for her roles in musicals such as "The Sound of Music", "My Fair Lady", and "Mary Poppins".